South Africa with an immersive fan festival. On 29 March 2020 the
Heineken F1 Joburg Festival, in partnership with Gauteng Province,
will treat Johannesburg residents to a thrilling fan event, and live
car run featuring three F1 teams.
The Festival will give fans the opportunity to see 2019 Formula 1
World Championship runner-up Valtteri Bottas and F1 legend David
Coulthard tear through the streets of Sandton as they bring the Grand
Prix atmosphere to the heart of the city.
The amazing exhibition will be a must-see for Gauteng and all African
F1 fans, who will be immersed into the world of F1, as the
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, Aston Martin Red Bull Racing
and Renault F1 teams roar above the reef at Africa's first-ever F1
festival. The day will be packed with fun-filled activities catering
for all; including a fan zone featuring interactive activations such
as the 'DHL esports Challenge' and the 'Pirelli Pit-Stop' Challenge
along with spectacular car displays including supercars, SA Karting,
F1600 and historic single seaters.
Ellie Norman, Director of Marketing & Communications said "We are
excited to announce that F1 will be heading to South Africa this
season, with the Heineken® F1 Joburg festival. South Africa has a very
special place in Formula 1 history and we remain committed to
returning to South Africa in the future. The festival will be an
incredible opportunity for the people of Johannesburg to see F1 up
close and personal, with live car runs, fan experiences and
incredibile live music acts."
Formula 1 legend and former Formula 1 World Championship winner, Jody
Scheckter will also make a rare appearance in his 1979 title-clinching
Ferrari as F1 marks its return to South Africa.
Jody Scheckter, President of South African GP Said "I'm delighted that
Formula 1 and SAGP have come together to bring an F1 Festival to South
Africa for the first time and I am very excited to be involved in what
promises to be an amazing spectacle on the streets of Joburg, South
Africa has a long history with F1 and the Festival will provide a
chance for fanst o get up, close and personal with the sport."
The Heineken® F1 Joburg Festival will be broadcast live on SuperSport
and will feature live track activity starting at 1:30pm with the main
F1 Live car run commencing at 3:30pm. From 5pm, Festival-goers will be
treated to live music, with the festival closing at 8pm.
Gerrit Van Loo, Heineken® South Africa Managing Director said
"Heineken® has a long-term association with Formula 1 globally. In
true Heineken® style we aim to show the world how F1 is more than a
race. We are thus immensely excited to utilize our global partnership
with F1 to help bring this once in a lifetime event, the Heineken® F1
Joburg Festival, to the people of Mzansi."
Morakane Mosupyoe, Gauteng MEC for Economic Development said "Gauteng
is undoubtedly Africa's entertainment, lifestyle and business capital.
It is the home of champions and an aspiring motor city region. The
hosting of this first ever African F1 Festival on our shores bodes
well with our provincial drive to use the hosting of quality business,
sporting and lifestyle events as a catalyst for socio-economic growth,
job creation and destination marketing efforts to grow Gauteng
together."
Tickets are available from Computicket from just R60 for a general
admission ticket and can be purchased here:
heinekenf1joburgfestival.computicket.com
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