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

If the bid becomes successful, Nigeria will be the first African country to host an F1 Grand Prix since South Africa did in ...

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.

- 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.

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.

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.

However, the Turkish Automobile Sports Federation (TOSFED) have made it known their desire to host a race again. While the 24-race 2026 calendar has already been published, Istanbul could step in if ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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