The story so far · 2 days, October 13 to 14, 2026
One Turn followed this story across 2 editions, from Kigali, Rwanda on October 13, 2026. Newest first.
Africa has been absent from the F1 calendar for decades. Rwanda has invested heavily in sports tourism and hosting international events.
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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.
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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.
Sources: AP · See it on the globe