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Formula 1 Announces Historic Return to Africa with Rwanda Grand Prix
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CNBC TV18•13-10-2026, 17:44
Formula 1 Announces Historic Return to Africa with Rwanda Grand Prix
- •Formula 1 announced that Rwanda will host a Grand Prix starting in the early 2030s under a 10-year contract.
- •The races will take place on a purpose-built track in Bugesera, located southeast of the capital, Kigali.
- •This marks F1's return to the African continent for the first time since the South African Grand Prix in 1993.
- •Rwandan President Paul Kagame hailed the agreement as a major milestone for the entire continent and African fans.
- •The initiative aligns with Rwanda's broader sports strategy, though it has drawn scrutiny and criticism regarding human rights concerns.
Key Questions Answered
Formula 1 announced that Rwanda will host a grand prix starting in the early 2030s under a 10-year contract. The race will take place on a purpose-built track located in Bugesera, southeast of the capital city, Kigali.
The last time Formula 1 raced in Africa was at the South African Grand Prix in 1993 at the Kyalami circuit.
In recent years, plans and proposals have also been made regarding potential venues in Morocco and South Africa to bring Formula 1 back to the continent.
