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Nigeria enters race to host F1 grand prix in Africa – with ex-Premier League player fronting bid - F1 has not hosted a race ...
If the bid becomes successful, Nigeria will be the first African country to host an F1 Grand Prix since South Africa did in ...
Getting a place on the F1 calendar is extremely popular at the moment. Countries such as Thailand, South Africa, and Rwanda have all indicated that they want to host a Grand Prix. The Times reports ...
McKenzie said people thought he was joking when he said F1 would return to the country. “Many laughed when I uttered the words, ‘Formula One must come back to South Africa’. One man in particular who ...
For years South African politicians have expressed a desire to see F1 return, but no proper process to do so beyond wishing it into existence materialised.
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Gayton McKenzie, has revealed that a “critical meeting” is set to take place in the next two weeks with representatives from Formula 1.
FORMER Premier League star Marvin Sordell is fronting a sensational bid to bring Formula One to Africa, according to reports.
But the last grand prix on African soil was held in 1993, the year before South Africa's first democratic elections that ended apartheid. It was won by Alain Prost in a Williams.
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has revealed that a significant meeting is set to take place in the ...
However, the Turkish Automobile Sports Federation (TOSFED) have made it known their desire to host a race again. While the 24 ...
South Africa isn't the only country seeking to join the F1 calendar in the near future; Thailand is also increasing its push to host a race in 2028.
Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei has highlighted F1's intentions to secure a deal with South Africa for 2023, as he told motorsport.com: "We try to say we race on every continent where people have cars.