It was a Sunday to remember at the historic Ngong Racecourse. The 54th Africa Concours d’Elegance played host to a landmark moment for Kenyan motorsport as SportPesa unveiled a full-scale replica of the 2019 Racing Point Formula 1 car.
The event drew a massive crowd of automotive enthusiasts, all eager to catch a glimpse of a genuine Formula 1 spectacle on Kenyan soil. The car is a direct nod to SportPesa’s title sponsorship of the Racing Point F1 Team during the 2019 season, when drivers Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll raced under the SportPesa Racing Point banner.
The “Home For Good” Promise
The excitement doesn’t end at Ngong Racecourse. In a move set to thrill fans across the country, SportPesa announced the “Home For Good” initiative. This program will see the F1 car leave the confines of the Concours grounds and travel into public spaces through a planned mall tour.
The initiative is designed to give a wider audience the opportunity to see the car up close, bringing a piece of the Formula 1 experience to fans who may never have the opportunity to attend a Grand Prix.
SportPesa Head of Operations, Benard Chauro, reiterated the company’s commitment to the local fanbase.
“We have a genuine connection to Formula 1. In 2019, Kenyans watched SportPesa Racing Point compete on the world stage, and that created a connection with motorsport fans that has stayed with us. Bringing this car home is about reconnecting with that history and giving people the opportunity to experience it beyond the screen,” Chauro said.
“This car is here for good. It belongs to Kenya and to every fan who has ever dreamed of standing next to an F1 car. We want to take it to the people, to malls and public spaces, so that more Kenyans can get up close to the Formula 1 experience,” he added.
Peter Wanda, Chairman of the Alfa Romeo Owners Club, also shared his support for the initiative, noting that it was a proud moment for the local motoring community.
Details of the upcoming mall tour will be announced in the coming weeks. Keep an eye on local listings to find out when the SportPesa F1 car will be visiting a mall near you.
