The Vision
A new home for Formula One and MotoGP in Africa, and a world-class destination built to endure.
A new home for the world’s greatest racing
Formula One and MotoGP’s return to Africa will not be a return to the past. Blue Mountain Racing presents Cape Town as South Africa’s strongest integrated proposition for a modern motorsport destination: an iconic host city, a purpose-built precinct, an experienced promoter, and a long-term development model that reaches well beyond race week.
“We have 21 races. We should have 21 Super Bowls. They should be week-long extravaganzas that capture a whole city.”
Chase Carey, former Chief Executive of Formula One
A circuit built for a modern Grand Prix
At the heart of the destination is a proposed FIA Grade 1 and FIM-standard circuit, developed from a layout with an established motorsport foundation and refined in partnership with specialist designers, Formula One, MotoGP and the governing bodies as the project advances. The circuit is designed to work with the natural topography of the site.
- Approximately 4.8 km in length
- A start-finish straight of at least 600 m
- A full-throttle straight of at least 1 km
- Multiple overtaking possibilities
- Track width of at least 12 m throughout, incorporating natural elevation
- Grandstand and general-admission capacity of approximately 125,000 spectators per day
- A great racing spectacle and substantial viewing possibilities
- A pit and paddock precinct that doubles as convention and exhibition space year-round
A site built for a major international Grand Prix
The proposed site sits on the N7 corridor north of Cape Town, within an established regional growth corridor. It combines exceptional road, rail and air connectivity with the tourism capacity of one of the world’s great destination cities.
- Direct frontage onto the N7 with multiple highway interchanges
- A railway station within walking distance of the circuit precinct (Kalbaskraal)
- Three airports within roughly 40 minutes, including an adjacent aerodrome
- Over 8,200 verified hotel rooms within a 40-minute radius
- A dramatic Table Mountain backdrop for broadcast and arrival
A year-round destination
Beyond the circuit, the masterplan integrates a permanent destination designed to operate every day of the year: conferences and exhibitions, live entertainment, a waterfront precinct, hospitality, residential neighbourhoods and space for research and innovation. The Grand Prix is the catalyst; the destination is what endures.
A lasting legacy for South Africa
Beyond motorsport, the project is designed to deliver global exposure for South Africa, tourism growth, jobs, infrastructure, local procurement, skills development and long-term regional economic activity, with sustainability and community benefit built into its planning.
Be part of the vision
Blue Mountain Racing is presently engaging with investors, partners, and supporters as the project advances. Explore the vision or register your interest to join the journey.