F1 racing comes to the streets of Joburg
The day will be packed with fun-filled activities catering for all
Formula 1, together with Heineken, have announced the sport’s return to South Africa with a fan festival.
On March 29, the Heineken F1 Joburg Festival, in partnership with Gauteng province, will treat visitors to a thrilling fan event and live car run featuring three F1 teams.
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.
The day will be packed with fun-filled activities catering for all, including a fan zone featuring interactive activations such as the DHL esports Challenge and the Pirelli Pit-Stop challenge, along with spectacular car displays, including super cars, SA Karting, F1600 and historic single seaters.
Ellie Norman, director of marketing and communications, said: “South Africa has a 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 to see F1 up close and personal, with live car runs, fan experiences and incredible live music acts.”
Formula 1 legend and former Formula 1 World Championship winner Jody Scheckter will also make a rare appearance in his 1979 title-clinching Ferrari as F1 marks its return to South Africa.
Scheckter, president of South African GP, said: “I’m delighted that Formula 1 and SAGP have come together to bring an F1 Festival to South Africa for the first time. I am excited to be involved in what promises to be an amazing spectacle on the streets of Joburg.”
The festival will be broadcast live on SuperSport and will feature live track activity, starting at 1.30pm, with the main F1 live car run commencing at 3.30pm. From 5pm, festival-goers will be treated to live music, with the festival closing at 8pm.
Morakane Mosupyoe, Gauteng MEC for economic development, said: “The hosting of this first-ever African F1 festival on our shores bodes well with our provincial drive to use the hosting of quality business, sporting and lifestyle events to grow Gauteng together.”
Tickets are available from Computicket from R60 for a general admission ticket and can be purchased at heinekenf1joburgfestival.computicket.com
