Tottenham Hotspur have announced a 15-year strategic partnership with Formula 1. The agreement will see the world's first in-stadium electric karting facility, and London's longest indoor track, based below the south stand at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The new facility, which is due to open in Autumn 2023, will include separate tracks for both adults and juniors. It has been accredited by the National Karting Association, making the facility a potential future venue for national karting championship races.
The new experience will also include interactive motorsport activities and food and beverage facilities. It will add to the range of activities at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Dare Skywalk proving to be a big hit in the capital.
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Tottenham have also confirmed that the karting experience will be the focal point of a long-term partnership between the club and F1, that will aim to create apprenticeship and career opportunities for local young people and bring greater diversity to the motorsport industry. A driver academy programme will also help increase the motorsport talent pool and possibly help to identify the next generation of F1 drivers.
Following the 15-year agreement between Tottenham and F1, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy stated that he is "extremely excited" about this new partnership.
"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," he explained to the club's official website. "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."
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.
"Our brands have a shared vision to create life-changing career opportunities, promote diversity and inclusion, such as through the recently announced F1 Academy, and driving environmental sustainability - our innovative partnership will bring all of this to life."
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