Formula 1 has officially confirmed a new and special partnership with Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur: the two parties have signed a 15-year agreement to create new go-karting facilities at the football team’s London home.
The plan is described as London’s “longest indoor track” and the “world’s first in-stadium electric karting track”. The deadline for the inauguration is August 2023 at the new stadium, which opened in three years ago. At the same time, a new driver academy will also be launched with the goal of helping children build a career and finding new talent.
The 62,850 seater venue has also hosted NFL games, concerts, rugby, and boxing in addition to Tottenham fixtures including in the UEFA Champions League, and Europa Conference League.
15-year deal for Tottenham and Formula 1
The partnership, that will continue for the next 15 years, will see the facilities for karting built under the South Stand, which is the the ‘home end’ of the ground – and the goal-end to the right when you viewed from the dugouts and traditional TV camera position.
The track will be accredited by the National Karting Association, which means it will be able to host national karting championship events.
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When asked about the new deal, former Ferrari boss and current chief executive officer Stefano Domenicali explained that this move shows the growing interest in Formula 1 and the strength of the sport in joining forces new major partners, thus helping the series grow even more:
“Partnering with world renowned brands like Tottenham Hotspur allows us to take Formula 1 and motorsport to new and diverse audiences,” – the ex-Ferrari boss said – “The karting experience will be a destination and place that families, friends and aspiring drivers from all over the world will want to visit and enjoy, engaging new audiences and offering an accessible entry point to the world of motorsport. Our brands have a shared vision to create life-changing career opportunities, promote diversity and inclusion, such as through the recently announced Formula 1 Academy, and driving environmental sustainability – our innovative partnership will bring all of this to life.” – the F1 CEO added.
British businessman Daniel Levy, who is the current chairman of Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur, continued:
“Since building this stadium, our ambition has always been to see how far we can push the boundaries in delivering world-class experiences that will attract people from around the world all year round.”
Motorsport UK chairman David Richards stated that he “looked forward to seeing even more people enjoy karting but particularly to see a greater level of diversity amongst the visitors.”
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