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Hamilton wants F1 to hold a Grand Prix in Africa

Reigning F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says that Africa is an important place for F1 to go back to and establish a new legacy for the sport. Despite its size, Africa is the only continent on the planet currently not hosting a Grand Prix - with the exception of Antarctica. The most recent GP held there was 27 years ago, when the 1993 season started in South Africa at the Kyalami circuit. The race was won by Williams driver Alain Prost, who crossed the finish line over a minute ahead of McLaren's Ayrton Senna. Hamilton: 'Ignorant' Ecclestone never addressed racial abuse In total, 23 world championship races have been held in Africa. Almost all of them were held at either Kyalami or East...
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