Formula 1 Eyes Return to Africa After 30-Year Hiatus


This story, titled "F1 set to return to Africa for first time in three decades" First published on Al Jazeera English and was retrieved from its original source on October 13, 2026.
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Formula 1 is reportedly on the verge of a historic return to Africa, marking its first Grand Prix on the continent in over three decades. While specific details remain under wraps, discussions are advanced, signaling a significant expansion for the sport.
The potential comeback is a major talking point within the F1 community, with many eager to see the sport's return to a continent it hasn't visited since the South African Grand Prix in 1993. This move would fulfill a long-held ambition for F1 to be truly global, with races held on every inhabited continent.
Further announcements regarding the location and timeline are expected in the near future as negotiations progress. The return to Africa would undoubtedly be a landmark event, reigniting passion for motorsport in a region that has a rich, albeit distant, history with Formula 1.
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