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Here’s what you need to know about the Cape Town street race vying with Kyalami to bring Formula 1 back to South Africa…
South Africa is working on finalizing a bid for a Formula 1 race, with Cape Town proposing a street race in the Green Point Sport Tourism Precinct. Promoter Cape Town Grand Prix SA has been developing this idea for almost 20 years and collaborated with partners like track architects Tilke for the 2023 Formula E race. The proposed 5.7-kilometre track design is based around the DHL Stadium in an affluent suburb, meeting criteria for an “iconic destination location”. The Cape Town location offers a dramatic backdrop with Table Mountain and the Atlantic seaboard. The track design includes unique sections and challenges for drivers, with features like a roundabout loop and high-speed straight runs along the beach front. Despite past challenges, the Formula E circuit in Cape Town has been praised for its thrilling layout and ability to deliver exciting races.
