African motorsport Archives

Shane Chandaria shares how African stars like Kelvin and Sheldon van der Linde, Jordan Pepper and David Perel inspire his journey in global motorsport.

Racing up the ladder: “It’s a huge inspiration” — How African motorsport excellence drives Shane Chandaria as he forges own path

Karishma Persad4 hours ago3 hours ago04 mins

Like many young drivers emerging from non-traditional racing nations, 2025 Indian F4 champion Shane Chandaria—the youngest in the series’ history and the first Kenyan to claim the title—has built his career through determination, adaptability, and self-reliance. However, Chandaria draws inspiration from African motorsport drivers who have carved out success on the international stage, and that…

Van der Linde on South Africa's motorsport rise: more young drivers are making it, but hard work remains the only path to success.

Exclusive: Kelvin van der Linde on South Africa’s growing motorsport presence

Chiara Martin4 hours ago4 hours ago06 mins

Few drivers embody the spirit of South African motorsport quite like Kelvin van der Linde. Having begun his racing career in karting at the age of eight, he became the youngest driver to compete in a National South African Circuit event at just 14, before being crowned the country’s youngest ever National Champion at 16….