It was the first Formula E event held in a Sub-Saharan African country, and the biggest event to hit Cape Town since the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
After the first successful Formula E race held in Cape Town two weeks ago, Iain Banner, who was instrumental in bringing the ABB FIA event to the city, has high hopes for the next four years.
Banner, who chairs e-Movement, signed an initial contract for five years and an option to extend for another five, depending on how this first year went. ..A subscription helps you enjoy the best of our business content every day along with benefits such as articles from our international business news partners; ProfileData financial data; and digital access to the Sunday Times and TimesLive Premium.
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