Nigeria enters race to host F1 grand prix in Africa – with ex-Premier League player fronting bid - F1 has not hosted a race ...

- South Africa's bid to host F1 can count on the support of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who has long advocated for an African Grand Prix.

Ex-Bolton star Marvin Sordell is leading Nigeria's efforts to host a Formula 1 race as they join the growing list of nations ...

FORMER Premier League star Marvin Sordell is fronting a sensational bid to bring Formula One to Africa, according to reports.

F1 has not raced in the African continent since 1993, when the Kyalami circuit on the outskirts of Johannesburg hosted the 33rd and final iteration of the South African Grand Prix.

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.

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.

Briton Arvid Lindblad, who is racing in Formula 2 for the first time this year and is third in the championship, has a good chance of being promoted to Racing Bulls. Whether Liam Lawson keeps his seat ...

South Africa is targeting a return to the Formula One calendar for 2027, sports minister Gayton McKenzie has revealed. F1 has not raced in Africa since 1993 but CEO Stefano Domenicali has stated ...

African F1 race return still looks a long way off By Alan Baldwin May 24, 20254:08 AM PDTUpdated May 24, 2025 ...

Red Bull Racing will have Formula 1 superstar Max Verstappen for at least another season, team adviser Helmut Marko said ...