CapeTown GrandPrix SA

25/04/2026

The "Big Guns" are officially out for F1 in SA! 🏎️🇿🇦 President Ramaphosa is joining the push to bring the Grand Prix back to our shores. Is it time for Cape Town's streets to shine? 🌊🏁

SA Minister of Sport has declared he has the support of President Ramaphosa in an SA F1 bid

19/03/2026

Cape Town isn’t just dreaming - it’s building 🏎️🏎️ This is Africa’s return. And Cape Town is ready.

With the Formula One season underway, South Africa's dream of hosting a Grand Prix in Cape Town resurfaces.

19/03/2026

From student activist to political prisoner - and now leading a vision to bring Formula One back to Africa. 🏎️

Our Founder Igshaan Amlay’s story is one of courage, resistance, and relentless belief in change. As part of the Wynberg 7, he stood up against apartheid at a young age, shaped by a lifelong commitment to justice, education and a love for our wonderful country.

What drives a schoolboy to become a political prisoner? Igshaan Amlay's journey through activism during apartheid reveals the untold struggles of the Wynberg 7.

23/06/2025

Though our commitment to bringing F1 to SA has not changed, here we had shared some of the frustrations we have experienced with the bidding process so far

Kyalami’s Grade 1 plans were approved by the FIA, meaning they were given the green light to upgrade their track to the highest possible standards in motorsport.

23/06/2025

💬 Let us know your thoughts on the latest IOL article covering CTGPSA, Kyalami, and the F1 bidding process. Is the playing field fair? This conversation matters. 🏁🇿🇦

Kyalami’s Grade 1 plans were approved by the FIA, meaning they were given the green light to upgrade their track to the highest possible standards in motorsport.

26/05/2025

We're honoured to be used as a case study for UCT on F1 in South Africa. Creating 3 video presentations and a vodcast, we unpacked the vision, the business and the impact.

The future of motorsport in SA is being shaped in classrooms today! 🏁🇿🇦

19/04/2025

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16/04/2025

Another review of the Cape Town Grand Prix SA street track 🏎

Updated designs have just dropped for the potential Cape Town Formula 1 track. I was there last year, so I wanted to give my perspective on the proposal. Let...

14/04/2025

We love this review of our proposed street track from Mr V's Garage 🏎

The hopeful organisers of a Cape Town Grand Prix have released new details for a track layout which might host a South African Grand Prix in the future. Is i...

08/04/2025

The South African government is nearing a decision on which bid to support as it aims to bring Formula 1 back to the country. Organisers behind Cape Town's bid have detailed the latest changes to their street race proposal.

31/03/2025

Its race week 🏁 and here is your schedule (in SA times):

🏎 Fri, 4 Apr: Practice 1 04:30 - 05:30
🏎 Fri, 4 Apr: Practice 2 08:00 - 09:00
🏎 Sat, 5 Apr: Practice 3 04:30 - 05:30
⏱️ Sat, 5 Apr: Qualifying 08:00 - 09:00
🏁 Sun, 6 Apr: Race 07:00