A Cape Town consortium, led by Matthews Malefane, is pushing to bring Formula 1 back to Africa with a proposed track at Wingfield Airbase, challenging Kyalami’s bid for South Africa’s first Grand Prix since 1993.
Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, has long advocated for an African race, criticizing F1’s neglect of the continent.
The group met with Formula One Management at Monza’s Italian Grand Prix, with further talks planned at Silverstone.
Despite lacking government backing, the bid could see Hamilton as an ambassador, with an announcement possible at Singapore.
Hamilton’s 2025 Ferrari season has been tough, with no podiums, but his advocacy for Africa remains strong.
The Cape Town project faces financial hurdles, but success could mark a historic return for F1 to Africa, boosting tourism and global visibility.
F1 teams prepare for 2026 regulation changes, impacting drivers like Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli.
New 2026 F1 regulations drive shifts in the driver market, affecting Verstappen, Leclerc, and Antonelli.
The 2026 F1 regulations are reshaping the driver market, impacting stars like Verstappen and Antonelli.
F1’s 2026 regulations reshape team strategies, impacting drivers like Verstappen, Leclerc, and Antonelli.
Charles Leclerc targets a repeat victory at Monza’s Italian Grand Prix, boosting Ferrari’s home crowd.
Lewis Hamilton’s call for an F1 race in Africa may gain traction as a Cape Town consortium meets with F1 bosses at Monza.
Carlos Sainz and Liam Lawson traded barbs over a collision at the Dutch Grand Prix, with Williams planning to protest Sainz’s penalty.
Lewis Hamilton backs Cape Town’s F1 bid, with talks advancing at Monza for a 2026 race.
Max Verstappen considers Ferrari or Mercedes for 2026, contingent on a championship-competitive car.
Riccardo Patrese believes Lewis Hamilton may retire in 2026 if Ferrari fails to provide a championship-contending car.
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc aim to deliver for Ferrari at the Italian Grand Prix amid challenges.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton aim to overcome setbacks at the Italian Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen expressed interest in joining Ferrari but only if the team can provide a car capable of winning championships.
Lewis Hamilton highlighted his record-breaking fastest lap at Monza before his first Italian Grand Prix with Ferrari.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton face a crucial Italian Grand Prix to boost 2025 title chances.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton face high stakes at Monza to boost 2025 title hopes.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton face high stakes at the Italian Grand Prix to boost 2025 momentum.
The Italian Grand Prix at Monza, a historic F1 event, will be broadcast live on Sky Sports with practice sessions starting September 5.
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton face pressure to deliver at Monza for Ferrari’s 2025 title bid.
Lewis Hamilton has been given a five-place grid drop for the Italian Grand Prix after failing to slow under double yellow flags at the Dutch Grand Prix.
British drivers Oliver Bearman and George Russell show strong form in the opening practice sessions of the Dutch Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen head into the Italian Grand Prix locked in a fierce title battle, reigniting one of F1’s most intense rivalries.
Lewis Hamilton gets a five-place penalty for the Italian GP after a double-yellow infraction at Zandvoort; Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur urges composure after a bruising, point-less weekend.
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton faces mounting pressure at Ferrari, sitting 42 points behind teammate Charles Leclerc without a podium finish.
British Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton has revealed more details about his contract with Ferrari, which he will join in 2026.
British F1 driver Lewis Hamilton reportedly comforted young talent Kimi Antonelli after a difficult performance at the Belgian Grand Prix.
British F1 legend Lewis Hamilton's candid comments about his struggles at Ferrari have garnered significant attention during the summer break.
British F1 icon Lewis Hamilton expressed his readiness to 'release emotions' during the upcoming Formula 1 summer break.
Lewis Hamilton apologized to his Ferrari team for his 'very poor' early qualifying elimination at the Belgian Grand Prix.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner to claim the 2025 US Open title.
