F1 set to return to SA with Joburg fan festival
Formula 1 is set to return to South Africa in March with a fan festival through the streets of Sandton.
The festival will give fans the opportunity to see 2019 Formula 1 World Championship runner-up Valtteri Bottas and F1 legend David Coulthard tear through the streets of Sandton as they bring the Grand Prix atmosphere to the heart of the city.
This will be the country’s first-ever fan festival.
Formula 1 legend and former World Championship winner Jody Scheckter will also make a rare appearance in his 1979 title-clinching Ferrari.
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Fans will also be treated to a fan zone featuring interactive activations such as the ‘DHL esports Challenge’ and the ‘Pirelli Pit-Stop’ Challenge along with spectacular car displays including supercars, SA Karting, F1600 and historic single seaters.
“We are excited to announce that F1 will be heading to South Africa this season, with the Heineken F1 Joburg festival.,” says Ellie Norman, Director of Marketing & Communications .
“South Africa has a very special place in Formula 1 history and we remain committed to returning to South Africa in the future. The festival will be an incredible opportunity for the people of Johannesburg to see F1 up close and personal, with live car runs, fan experiences and incredibile live music acts.”
Scheckter, who is the President of South African GP says he is delighted to be part of the event.
“I am very excited to be involved in what promises to be an amazing spectacle on the streets of Joburg, South Africa has a long history with F1 and the Festival will provide a chance for fanst o get up, close and personal with the sport.”