The fourth MasterDrive Driver Search competition launched on Thursday with some new developments to anticipate. The competition will now enable two participants, a male and female, for the first time in the initiative's history.
MasterDrive Driver Search 2026 offers two aspiring young drivers between the ages of 16 and 22 the opportunity to compete at the 16th Simola Hillclimb. It is recognised as one of the best Hillclimb events on the global motorsport calendar and holds the title of the fastest Hillclimb in the world.
For three years, the competition enabled the discovery of exceptional talent, creating opportunities to compete at a premier motoring event. The CEO of MasterDrive, Eugene Herbert, says: "This year, we are encouraging female drivers to enter the running doubling the opportunity. It is a demonstration of our commitment to transformation and inclusion in South African motorsport.
“Since its inception in 2023, MasterDrive Driver Search effectively…
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