Across the continent
Angola Showrun · Event report
10–11 October 2026 · Benguela, Angola
The inaugural Karting Africa Showrun brought together 39 drivers from 14 countries in Benguela — an important milestone for African motorsport and the journey towards a continental championship.
By Raymond Cornwell · Motorsport Fanatix™
Read articleKarting Africa Mini · Championship report
The Karting Africa Mini chassis won the Micro Max South African Championship and the Micro Max Regional Championship with Radhi Harris — in its very first season.
Read reportGrassroots motorsport · Insight
From a first karting session to the planned 2027 series: how drivers, families, coaches and mechanics shape Africa's motorsport pathway, and what Rwanda's future Grand Prix could mean for grassroots participation.
Read insightIn the media
Reporting on founder Wesleigh Orr, Karting Africa and the driver-development ambitions of our partner WORR Motorsport. These stories reflect their publication dates; proposed projects and Grand Prix bids are not confirmed Karting Africa events.
IOL · Independent on Saturday
Wesleigh Orr discusses how South Africa's Formula 1 ambitions could inspire young African drivers, alongside the need for sustained development and coordinated investment.
Read at publisherShowbiz Scope · Staff Reporter
An April 2026 report connects the Grand Prix debate with coaching, grassroots opportunities and the practical work needed to develop African racing talent.
Read at publisherCAJ News Africa · Akani Chauke
Coverage of South Africa's circuit ambitions includes Orr's perspective on coordination, youth development and the wider opportunities motorsport could create.
Read at publisherSouth Africa Today
This report considers the economic case for a South African Grand Prix and Orr's view that investment in African drivers must accompany the ambition to host a race.
Read at publisherMain News · PR Worx
A further publication of the Formula 1 business-case story, covering tourism, industry opportunities and the importance of a practical driver-development pathway.
Read at publisherSA Sports Press
This publication carries Orr's argument for connecting international motorsport ambitions with local coaching, competitive opportunities and long-term grassroots development.
Read at publisherScene Feed · Lebogang Mabange
A March 2026 feature profiles WORR Motorsport's development ambitions and mentions Karting Africa as part of a broader effort to expand access to racing. Projects described in the report were plans at publication.
Read at publisherWorldnews · IOL story preview
A short preview links to IOL's reporting on a development pathway from karting to international single-seater racing; the full report is hosted by the original publisher.
Read at publisherThe Free Library · CAJ News / Savious Kwinika
Archived reporting examines WORR Motorsport's ambition to identify and develop African drivers from grassroots karting towards higher levels of racing. Future projects are historical plans, not current confirmations.
Read at publisherDrivers, parents, partners and National Sporting Authorities — get involved.