F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali seems to dismiss hope for a grand prix in Africa any time quickly.
Talking at an occasion to mark the extension of the game’s partnership with MSC Cruises to 2030, Domenicali admitted that regardless of talks with a lot of events an F1 race in Africa stays a way away.
The most probably location for a grand prix is South Africa, although Rwanda has additionally expressed curiosity. Nevertheless, finance seems to be the primary sticking level, with no promoter able to supply long-term monetary stability.
“We can’t go to a brand new place with out staying for a very long time,” stated Domenicali, who not too long ago introduced that the game will proceed in Miami till 2041.
“We’re progressing our dialogue with I’d say three locations in Africa,” he added, with out figuring out them. “Realistically talking, I do not suppose we’ll have an consequence within the very quick time period,” he admitted.
Rwanda hosted System One’s gala final 12 months, throughout which president Paul Kagame introduced his nation’s bid for a grand prix. Nevertheless, amidst combating in jap Congo involving Rwandan-backed M234 rebels, the Democratic Republic of Congo has referred to as on System 1 to finish talks referring to a spherical of the world championship.
Consequently, South Africa stays the perfect hope, and whereas there may be already the Kyalami observe, a race in Cape City has been proposed, although, once more, finance is proving to be an issue.
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