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David Coulthard hints at imminent F1 African GP announcement

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has hinted that an official announcement regarding the championship's long-awaited return to Africa is imminent.Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast alongside co-host Will Buxton, Coulthard teased that he believes an announcement confirming the…

By Lydia Mee · Motorsport

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 5:52 PM

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David Coulthard hinted on a podcast that an official announcement about an F1 African Grand Prix is imminent.
Formula 1 has not raced on the African continent since the 1993 South African Grand Prix at Kyalami.
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali previously confirmed that negotiations for an African event are progressing very well.

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Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has hinted that an official announcement regarding the championship's return to Africa is imminent. Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast alongside co-host Will Buxton, Coulthard noted that he is hearing rumors an announcement will come soon, signaling a potential comeback for the continent on the racing schedule.

F1 has not hosted a race in Africa since the 1993 South African Grand Prix at Kyalami. Coulthard's remarks align with statements from F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, who previously revealed that negotiations in Africa are progressing well amid calendar interest from multiple venues.

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