F1 partners with Tottenham Hotspur FC for karting facility

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Formula 1 has inked a 15-year strategic partnership with Tottenham Hotspur FC in a deal that will include the installation of an indoor electric karting facility located on the site of the London football club's new stadium.

The collaboration will also see the two parties work together to help identify and foster a new generation of motorsport talent through the establishment of a young driver academy.

The high-tech karting circuit, described as London's longest indoor track and the "world's first in-stadium electric karting track" is scheduled to open in August 2023.

The facility - based below the stadium's South Stand - will feature separate tracks for adults and juniors accredited by the National Karting Association, making the venue eligible for future national karting events.

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Formula 1 and Tottenham will help spur vocations through educational activities for young people that will showcase career opportunities in the motorsport arena.

"As we continue to grow our sport, partnering with world renowned brands like Tottenham Hotspur allows us to take Formula 1 and motorsport to new and more diverse audiences," said F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali.

"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 two 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," concluded Domenicali.

Enic Sports shareholder Daniel Levy, the Chairman of Tottenham Hotspur, added: "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."

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.