Lewis Hamilton desires African Formula 1

Africa (Commonwealth) _ Lewis Hamilton says he has spoken to those wishing to hold a grand prix in Rwanda and that Formula 1 cannot “continue to ignore” Africa.

In an interview with sports website, F1 executives said that they had planned September negotiations with Rwandan authorities as they move forward with their intentions to have a race in the East African nation.

Even though there are a record 24 races on the present schedule, more stops may be added in the future because many potential locations are keen to take advantage of the increased demand. Since the 1993 South African Grand Prix, the African continent has not hosted an F1 championship round, and Hamilton feels that the reintroduction of the series is necessary.

When asked whether he thought the moment was ripe for a race to return to Africa during the Dutch Grand Prix, the seven-time world champion answered, “100%.” We cannot keep ignoring Africa, from which the rest of the world just takes, while we add races in other places.

“No one provides Africa with anything. There is an enormous amount of work that has to be done. I believe that many people who haven’t visited the area are unaware of its beauty and size.

I believe that hosting a grand prix there would truly be able to showcase how fantastic the location is and draw in tourists and all kinds of stuff. We’re not on that continent, why not? And the current justification is that, although there is at least one track that is ready there, none of the tracks are ready yet.

“We should just get on that track and put that on the calendar in the short term, and then we can work on building something bigger later.” A meeting with Rwanda to discuss the proposal has been scheduled, according to F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, who told Motorsport.com that it seemed promising.

“They’re serious,” Domenicali declared. We really have a meeting with them at the end of September, and they have provided a nice strategy. It’s going to be on an eternal course. “We want to travel to Africa, but first we need to make the right financial and strategic plans.” Given that Rwanda seems to be growing more interested in hosting a race, Hamilton would be willing to talk with Domenicali about the issue.

Rwanda has demonstrated a growing interest in motor racing, as evidenced by the delegation from the Rwanda Development Board that traveled to Monaco this year to meet with the FIA. In addition, Rwanda will host the FIA Annual General Assembly and Prize Giving Ceremony in December in Kigali, the country’s capital.

Hamilton said, “Actually, one of my favorite places I’ve been is Rwanda.” “I’ve been working really hard behind the scenes. I’ve had conversations with individuals in South Africa and Rwanda. But Rwanda, that’s a more ambitious goal. It’s incredible how sharp they are.

Prior to the summer break, Hamilton had won two of the three races and used his time off to visit a camp for refugees in Senegal. Following a vacation with his family in Turkey, the Mercedes driver disclosed that he subsequently left for Africa.

“I traveled throughout Africa, making the most of my time from the airport by engaging in historical sites and museums,” he continued. “Just the cultural experiences I had in all the many nations I visited. However, there is a lot to learn from it.

If I’m being really honest, I’m still processing the vacation. Visiting a camp for refugees and observing the work being done there, as well as the effects on the displaced individuals.

It’s one thing to hear or read about it in the news, but it’s quite another to witness and interact with children who must walk ten kilometers to school in order to receive an education, then another ten kilometers back. Never being able to eat during the day or get school meals.”

Hamilton made the decision to support the organizations that are set up to provide assistance and support to displaced families while on the trip.

“There are a lot of women and children living there, and they lead really difficult lives.” There weren’t many guys present, he remarked, especially considering that many of them had either been captured or died in the various battle zones. It was rather somber to witness and feel that, he said.