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Lewis Hamilton relishing prospect of Las Vegas Grand Prix, wants South Africa next

Lewis Hamilton relishing prospect of Las Vegas Grand Prix, wants South Africa next

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said it is “awesome” to see the continued growth of Formula One in America after the announcement of a Las Vegas Grand Prix for the 2023 season.

Las Vegas will host a Saturday night race down the city’s famous strip next November, joining Miami and Austin as the third race in the U.S.

“I think it’s great, it’s amazing the relationship we have now, three races on one continent I think that’s going to be awesome,” Hamilton said.

“I think it will be good for the business, I think Vegas will be an awesome addition. I’ve not seen the track layout so I don’t really know how that will be but just being there and the spectacle I imagine it will probably be a night race and we welcome it.”

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Hamilton is keen to see F1 add a race in South Africa too — Africa remains the only continent without a race on the current schedule.

“The one I really, really want to see is South Africa,” he added. “That’s the one I really want to hear next that gets…

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