South Africa continues to push for a potential F1 race, and as part of its latest efforts, it plans to raise $50m. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has reiterated his desire for an African race on the F1 calendar.

Sir Lewis Hamilton has spoken out for the first time after he crashed during a pre-season test which caused ‘significant damage’ to his Ferrari. The seven-time Formula 1 champion’s Ferrari career began last week and he has been testing some of their older cars in order to get acclimatised with his new team.

Lewis Hamilton will drive again for Ferrari next week in a Pirelli tyre test, after his last Barcelona session on Wednesday ended prematurely when he crashed the SF-23