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Cape Town F1 backers press on after Rwanda wins Grand Prix deal
Original: Mining veterans backing Cape Town’s F1 dream refuse to back down as Rwanda lands Grand Prix deal
A group of mining veterans behind the long-running bid to bring Formula 1 to a street circuit in Cape Town say they will not abandon the project, even though Rwanda has secured a deal to host a Grand Prix. The Cape Town proposal has sought government support for years, and Rwanda's agreement raises the stakes for Africa's place on the F1 calendar.
Why now: Rwanda landing a Grand Prix deal challenges Cape Town's bid to become Africa's first modern F1 host.
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- Mining veterans backing Cape Town’s F1 dream refuse to back down as Rwanda lands Grand Prix deal · Business Insider Africa
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