Sports · Kigali, Rwanda · October 13, 2026

Formula 1 announces Rwanda Grand Prix, its first African race since 1993

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Oct 12, 8:00 PM ET

Formula 1 will hold a grand prix in Kigali on a new track from the early 2030s, under a deal lasting at least 10 years. It will be the first F1 race in Africa since South Africa hosted one in 1993.

Why it matters

It returns one of the world's most-watched sports to Africa after more than three decades.

Background

Africa has been absent from the Formula 1 calendar since the 1993 South African Grand Prix. Rwanda has invested heavily in hosting major international sporting events.

The story so far

1. Oct 13Formula 1 announces Rwanda Grand Prix, its first African race since 1993
2. Oct 14Formula 1 announces Rwanda Grand Prix in Kigali

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Sources

• AP ↗October 13, 2026

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