There is something very South African about a good road trip. The snack stop. The padstal coffee. The quick stretch. The debate over whether Harrismith is “almost there” or absolutely not. For years, the Johannesburg-to-Durban route has been powered by petrol pumps,...
Africa’s Road Back to Formula 1 Starts Here
For 46 years, Africa has been absent from the Formula 1 grid. That absence has never reflected a lack of talent. It has reflected something far more difficult to overcome: access, infrastructure, cost, and the absence of a clear development pathway for young drivers...
South African Teen Gianna Pascoal Is Racing Towards Formula 4 Glory
At just 15 years old, South African motorsport talent Gianna Pascoal is already proving that the future of racing can look very different from its past. The teen karting champion has been selected as one of only five drivers worldwide for the 2026 More Than Equal...
Chloe Stuart Is Powering a New Era for South African Motorsport
Moments like this don’t come around often. South African motorsport has found something special in Chloe Stuart.At just 16 years old, the Gauteng-born racer has already made history as the youngest female ever to win a Formula Vee title, and the first woman in more...
Book with Race Day Events for the drive of a lifetime
Lume Agency and Race Car Events recently invited me to a turbo-charged, fuel-injection, high-octane morning that I'll never forget. Wait, let me check if there's any other petrolhead jargon I can throw in here. Nope, all good for now 🤭🏎️ Race Day Events gives you the...
Review: F1® THE MOVIE
I was invited to an early screening of F1® THE MOVIE, sponsored by Heineken 0.0 (alcohol-free beer). "Since first partnering with F1 in 2016, HEINEKEN is committed to leading real change around attitudes towards drinking and driving. The primary product focus for the...
Red Bull Showrun thrills petrolheads and adrenaline junkies in Jo’burg
This article was first published on Recharged. All images, courtesy of Nafisa Akabor. On Sunday, 6 October 2024, the streets of Sandton rang out with the roar of V8 engines and screeching tyres as 25 000 people were entertained by various Red Bull Athletes and...
The World Rally-Raid Championship is Coming to South Africa!
The World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) was launched at the 2022 Dakar Rally, attracting world-leading competitors on two and four wheels. And in 2025, these stars will compete on African soil. The South African Safari, round three of the 2025 World Rally-Raid...
F1 TV app a streaming delight
The F1 TV app steps into the spotlight, promising to deliver the thrills and spills of every Grand Prix to the palms of your hands. Let’s explore the features, functionalities, and benefits that make the F1 TV app a must-have for motorsport enthusiasts.












