Formula 1 is a booming discipline and to attract even more fans, the organizers are constantly redoing the calendar by replacing but also adding races. The French Grand Prix has also paid the price and this Monday, rumors are rife concerning a return of the premier category to the African continent, 32 years after its last visit.
Formula 1 is a discipline that is exported internationally but a continent is currently deprived of the spectacle. This is Africa which no longer welcomed a Grand Prix since that from South Africa in 1993. Thus, the South African government launched a call for tenders which could lead to the return of F1 in Africa from 2026.
South Africa wants to host F1
The South African government is going on the offensive to bring back Formula 1 on its territory. Via its Ministry of Sports, Arts and Culture (DCAS), an official call for tenders has been launched to identify potential candidates capable of organizing a Grand Prix. The deadline for submitting proposals is the end of January. This recently published strategic document opens the door to a long-awaited return of F1 in South Africa, with a first event planned for 2026 or 2027. This initiative marks a significant step in the country's ambitions to reconnect with the prestigious championship, more than three decades after the last race contested in South Africa. Kyalami in 1993.
Rwanda also in the race
« The chosen promoter must have the expertise and government support necessary to orchestrate an exceptional world-class sporting and entertainment event. This promoter must demonstrate experience in organizing major events, in developing sustainable business models for such events and in exploiting business opportunities in the areas of ticketing, sponsorship and hospitality. Furthermore, it must present a holistic vision of the Grand Prix that not only meets the rigorous demands of Formula 1, but exceeds them. », It is specified in the document published by the DCAS. Note that the Rwanda is also among the candidates for the organization of a Grand Prix on the African continent.
