Kigali, Jan. 30 -- It has been over 30 years since the roar of Formula 1 engines echoed on African soil, but a heated race is under way to bring the sport back to the continent.
Rwanda and South Africa are vying for pole position and hope to realise their ambition in 2027, the BBC reported.
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has long been an advocate for an African grand prix, and that sentiment is spreading among fellow drivers.
"I would like to race in Africa. We're very excited to be on that road," reigning champion Max Verstappen told BBC Sport Africa.
McLaren's Lando Norris, meanwhile, thinks Africa would be "the perfect place" to introduce F1 to new audiences.
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