Tottenham Hotspur has announced that it has entered into a "15-year strategic partnership" with Formula 1, which includes the construction of an electric karting track underneath the South Stand of the club's stadium.
In a statement, Tottenham's chairman Daniel Levy expressed his excitement for the partnership, stating that "the club's ambition has always been to deliver world-class experiences that will attract people from around the world all year round". He added that the partnership with F1 will bring great benefits for the global, national, and local communities.
F1 President, Stefano Domenicali highlighted the partnership's potential for creating apprenticeship and career opportunities for local young people. The partnership includes a driver academy program aimed at identifying future F1 drivers. According to Domenicali, "the karting experience will engage new audiences and offer an accessible entry point to the world of motorsport".
"We are thrilled to be partnering with Tottenham Hotspur to bring Formula 1 to London. We believe that this partnership will help to open up motorsport to new and diverse audiences and create new career and apprenticeship opportunities for young people in the local community," Domenicali said in a statement.