Mlambo breaks motorsport glass ceiling, hopes his drive will inspire youngsters

Chief mechanic urges black people to take up the sport

- By Siyasanga Monoalibe

Seeing a person of colour in 'rich people's sports' such as tennis, golf, swimming and motorsport still seems like taboo to many South Africans, but young black people like Prince Mlambo have found a way to break into those spaces and make their mark.

Mlambo, 26, is the chief mechanic at the Into Africa Racing team, which was founded by racing driver and businessman Xolile Letlaka.

"I am the chief mechanic at Into Africa Racing, and what I do is supervise the team. I am the bridge between management and the rest of the team," Mlambo said during an interview with Sunday World at the Four Hours of Kyalami, round four of the South African Endurance Championship at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit last weekend.