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Formula E Unveils Record 21-Race Calendar for Gen4 Era
Formula E and the FIA confirmed a 21-race, 13-city 2026-27 calendar on 23 June 2026, introducing the Gen4 car alongside new venues including COTA, Zandvoort and Brands Hatch.
NASCAR's 2026 Schedule Brings Back Chicagoland and North Wilkesboro
NASCAR's August 2025 release of its 2026 national series schedules reshapes the season with new and returning venues, offering context for how motorsport calendars evolve ahead of African bid discussions.
Dakar 2027 Route Unveiled With Record Special-Stage Mileage
The Dakar Rally's 49th edition, running 1-15 January 2027 in Saudi Arabia, was revealed in Paris on 4 May 2026 with three new Red Sea-focused stages and the highest competitive mileage of the Saudi era.
WEC Confirms 2030 Hypercar Convergence and 2027 Silverstone Return
The FIA and ACO announced on 12 June 2026 a unified Hypercar technical platform for 2030 and an expanded 2027 World Endurance Championship calendar featuring Silverstone's return after eight years.
Genesis Magma Racing Launches GMR Esports Series on Le Mans Ultimate
Genesis Magma Racing announced on 24 September 2026 an official esports series built around Le Mans Ultimate, offering a direct pathway from sim racing to its WEC-affiliated team.
Analysis: Why South Africa and Rwanda Are Both Racing for Africa's First F1 Return Since 1993
As Rwanda edges closer to a Formula 1 agreement, South Africa's long-running Kyalami bid highlights the complex, multi-decade competition among African nations to host the continent's first grand prix since 1993.
South African Drivers Sweep Opening Round of 2026 FIA Formula 4 India Championship
ICAN Management's Luviwe Sambudla and Mahlori Mabunda took first and second place at Kari Motor Speedway on 12-13 September 2026, opening the South African outfit's second F4 India campaign on the path toward F1 Super Licence points.
Karting Africa Showrun in Angola Aims to Build a Pan-African Championship
Karting Africa and WORR Motorsport brought 39 drivers from 14 countries to Benguela, Angola on 10-11 October 2026 for what organisers call the continent's biggest karting showrun to date.
Pebble Beach 2026 Sets Collector Car Records With $42.9 Million Shelby Cobra Daytona
Monterey Car Week's August 2026 auctions generated a combined $748 million, headlined by a record-breaking $42.9 million sale for a 1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe at Gooding Christie's.
Rwanda Nears Historic Deal to Host Formula 1's Return to Africa
Multiple reports from early October 2026 indicate Rwanda has been green-lit to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix near Kigali, marking the continent's first race since 1993.