Ecclestone wants GP in World Cup nation South Africa

Bernie Ecclestone on Sunday said he hopes Africa will join the formula one calendar "in about three years time".

On the day of the World Cup final, the F1 chief executive said plans are afoot for the construction of a new grand prix circuit in Cape Town.

During an interview at Silverstone with BBC Radio 5's Sportsweek, the 79-year-old said the success of the World Cup had convinced him that F1 should also be in Africa.