In case you have been wondering about the whereabouts of charismatic former Gauteng premier Tokyo Sexwale, he has ventured into motorsports.
The world of motorsport is on the cusp of a revolutionary transformation after the inaugural electric hyper car Elite World Cup was officially launched in Johannesburg on Monday night.
The first-of-its-kind racing championship marks a significant lane swerve in the evolution of motorsport, as the world leans in to witness developing countries, South Africa and China, joining forces to provide a global competing platform like no other.
The Elite World Cup is an international motorsport collective responsible for hosting the world-first electric hyper car world cup.
Founded by prominent entrepreneurs and motorsport aficionados Sexwale, Liu Yu and Stephen Watson, it engages the world of motorsport as a beacon of change.
Its intends to collaborate with leading stakeholders in the development of an Elite World Cup exclusive that will excite Elite drivers, engage fans, elevate business and social confidence in the electric automotive revolution.
“The Elite World Cup is not just a racing competition,” according to Sexwale. “It is a testament to the power of collaboration, innovation and sustainability.”
The Elite World Cup arrives as the unapologetic new kid on the block that seeks to attract superior drivers with high-end driver profiles, as well as an advisory board that offers enough motorsport credentials to break the ceiling.
Watson said: “The cup is called Elite for a reason, as we will engage and invite experienced international racing car drivers that have competed across F1, Indy Car, Nascar, WRC and the likes.
“We want the drivers and teams who have established themselves and represented their countries in various prestigious motorsport championships around the world.”
Leading the charge as the preferred Elite World Cup hyper car is the remarkable high-powered Lotus Evija.
The Lotus Evija embodies the pinnacle of electric-vehicle engineering, seamlessly combining cutting-edge technology with breathtaking performance.
As a road car, the Lotus already holds fast its reputation as a striking manifestation of elegance and raw power.
With 2000+ bhp (brake horsepower) and acceleration of 0 to 300km/h in just over nine seconds, the Lotus in its commercial glory is no stranger to the intrepid petrol head.
Pressing go between September 2024 and March 2025, the Elite World Cup will deliberately unfold at the traditional racing calendar off-season.
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