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Formula 1 announces Rwanda Grand Prix in Kigali
Formula 1 announced a new grand prix in Kigali, to run for at least 10 years from the early 2030s on a new track. It would be Africa's first F1 race since South Africa in 1993.
Why it matters
The deal returns top-level motorsport to Africa and brings major investment to Rwanda.
Background
Africa has been absent from the F1 calendar for decades. Rwanda has invested heavily in sports tourism and hosting international events.
The story so far
- Formula 1 announces Rwanda Grand Prix, its first African race since 1993
- Formula 1 announces Rwanda Grand Prix in Kigali
Sources
- AP ↗October 13, 2026
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