Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur have agreed to partner with Formula 1 to build the world’s first karting track under the stadium.

The in-stadium electric karting track which is to be installed beneath the South stand is part of a “15-year strategic partnership” between the Premier League club and F1.

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy said: “Since building this stadium our ambition has always been to see how far we can push the boundaries in delivering world-class experiences that will attract people from around the world all year round.”

He added: “We have been able to bring the biggest names in sport and entertainment to London N17. 

We are extremely excited about what this long-term partnership with F1 will bring for our global, national and local communities.”

On his part, F1 president Stefano Domenicali said the partnership would help “take Formula 1 and motorsport to new and more diverse audiences.”

“The karting experience will be a destination and place that families, friends and aspiring drivers from all over the world will want to visit and enjoy, engaging new audiences and offering an accessible entry point to the world of motorsport,” Domenicali said.

“Our brands have a shared vision to create life-changing career opportunities, promote diversity and inclusion, and driving environmental sustainability – our innovative partnership will bring all of this to life.”

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is a 62,850-seat stadium which cost £1bn to build.

The stadium hosted Spurs’ first Premier League game in April 2019 and has also hosted music concerts, Boxing, NFL and rugby matches.