Lewis Hamilton’s campaign for an African Formula 1 Grand Prix is gaining traction as a Cape Town consortium, led by Matthews Malefane, met with Formula One Management at the Italian Grand Prix.
Proposing a track at Wingfield Airbase, the group challenges Kyalami’s bid for South Africa’s first F1 race since 1993.
Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, has criticized F1’s absence from Africa, highlighting its tourism potential.
Despite his struggles in 2025 with Ferrari, including no podiums and a recent Zandvoort crash, Hamilton’s advocacy remains strong.
Further discussions are set for Silverstone, with a potential announcement at Singapore.
The Cape Town bid lacks government support, but Hamilton could serve as an ambassador.
A successful bid would mark a historic return for F1, boosting Africa’s global visibility, though financial and logistical hurdles persist.
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.
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 supports Cape Town’s bid for an F1 race, with talks ongoing at Monza.
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.
Aidan Nugent’s 1-10 performance secured Cullyhanna’s win over Mullaghbawn.
