F1 to return to Africa with new race in Rwanda
The Race • • sports
Key Points:
- Formula 1 will return to Africa in the early 2030s with a new 10-year race agreement in Rwanda, marking the first African Grand Prix since 1993.
- A purpose-built circuit will be constructed in Bugusera, near Kigali, with specific race dates and development milestones to be announced later.
- Previous attempts to bring F1 back to Africa focused on South Africa’s Kyalami circuit, but negotiations with Rwanda proved more successful, leading to this new partnership.
- The race aims to support tourism, investment, local talent development, and community opportunities, despite criticism from Amnesty International regarding Rwanda’s human rights record.
- F1 officials and Rwanda’s president hailed the deal as a historic and strategic step for motorsport’s global growth and Africa’s inclusion in the sport’s future.
