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Along with South Africa and Rwanda, Morocco could soon join the African race to host F1.
RacingNews365 exclusively revealed that Morocco is poised to enter the race for hosting an F1 Grand Prix with a $1.2 billion project near Tangiers. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has been in talks with African countries, aiming to end the 32-year wait for an African race, though no immediate outcome is expected. The Morocco project includes a Grade 1 circuit, a theme park, a mall, hotels, and a marina, potentially creating 10,000 jobs. Former McLaren and Lotus team principal Eric Boullier is behind the project, envisioning a significant impact on the region and meeting F1’s criteria for a successful African race. Tangiers’ accessibility from Europe makes it an attractive location for teams and could offer F1 an ideal showcase in Africa. Boullier believes the project, if approved at the highest level in Morocco, could become a game-changer for F1 in the region, resembling a “mini-Abu Dhabi” with a focus on tourism.
