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Nigeria Enters Talks to Host F1 Grand Prix in Abuja

The government’s endorsement links a proposed street circuit with expanded hotels, a technology hub, a motorsport museum and other facilities aimed at boosting investment and tourism in Abuja.

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South Africa hosted races between 1967 and 1993 at the Kyalami circuit near Johannesburg
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Overview

  • Nigeria’s National Sports Commission has formally appointed Opus Race Promotions to negotiate with Formula 1 and the FIA on hosting a grand prix in Abuja.
  • Former Premier League forward Marvin Sordell, as Opus co-chief executive, is leading the Nigerian grand prix bid.
  • Sports commission chairman Shehu Dikko says the race would drive tourism, youth engagement, economic growth and bolster Nigeria’s soft power.
  • F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali has been invited to visit Abuja to review the project’s plans and assess its viability.
  • The proposal includes a new racing circuit, a karting track, hotels, a technology hub and a motorsport museum, but Formula 1’s 24-race calendar limit could present a selection hurdle.