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.
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