The Cape Town ePrix is a

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event held in

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. Its first edition took place on 25 February 2023. It was the first Formula E race held in Sub-Saharan Africa.

History

Initially planned to be held in 2022, the race was canceled for unknown reasons likely related to the

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. Though not initially featured on the 2023 calendar, it was introduced after the cancellation of the Seoul ePrix.

Track

A long

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is laid out in Cape Town's Waterfront district, near Signal Hill. The track is believed to be "one of the fastest on the calendar". In total, the track has 12 turns.

References

External links

Official website
{{FIA Formula E Championship Cape Town ePrix