Tottenham Hotspur Football Club has announced that it has signed a deal with Formula 1 to bring a karting track to its stadium in London, UK.
The electric karting facility at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be London’s longest indoor track and is set to open in autumn this year. It will be accredited by the National Karting Association and will include F&B offerings alongside the karting facilities.
Tottenham says that the experience will be part of a long-term partnership between the club and Formula 1 that will aim to create apprenticeship and career opportunities for young people. A driver academy programme will also work to identify the next generation of Formula 1 drivers.
Stefano Domenicali, president and CEO of Formula 1, said: “As we continue to grow our sport around the world, partnering with world renowned brands like Tottenham Hotspur allows us to take Formula 1 and motorsport to new and diverse audiences. 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.”
Daniel Levy, chairman of Tottenham Hotspur, said: “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. We have been able to bring the biggest names in sport and entertainment to London N17. We are extremely excited about what this long-term partnership with F1 will bring for our global, national and local communities.”
