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Rwanda Bids to Host Formula One Grand Prix, Bringing Racing Back to Africa
Rwanda Bids to Host Formula One Grand Prix, Bringing Racing Back to Africa
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If approved, the Rwandan F1 bid will mark a potential return of the sport to Africa for the first time since 1993, when South Africa hosted the Formula One... 14.12.2024, Sputnik Africa
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Rwandan President Paul Kagame announced a formal bid to host a Formula One Grand Prix, at the opening of the FIA's General Assembly in Kigali, preceding the Formula One awards ceremony where Max Verstappen was set to receive his fourth consecutive championship trophy.Kagame expressed gratitude to Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali and his team for the progress made in discussions, which preceded the F1 awards ceremony of handing over Max Verstappen his fourth consecutive championship trophy.Reports indicate that the planned circuit, designed by Alexander Wurz's company, will be situated near a new international airport under construction in Bugesera, approximately 40 km from Kigali.Earlier, several F1 officials and drivers have also voiced support for an African Grand Prix, emphasizing the need to bring Formula One to a continent often overlooked by the sport.The FIA's General Assembly meeting in Kigali marks its first time in Africa, with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem praising Rwanda’s growing influence in motorsport and expressing optimism for the future of motorsport on the continent.
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Rwanda Bids to Host Formula One Grand Prix, Bringing Racing Back to Africa
10:50 14.12.2024 (Updated: 13:15 16.12.2024) Muhammad Nooh Osman
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If approved, the Rwandan F1 bid will mark a potential return of the sport to Africa for the first time since 1993, when South Africa hosted the Formula One Grand Prix.
Rwandan President Paul Kagame announced a formal bid to host a Formula One Grand Prix, at the opening of the
FIA's General Assembly in Kigali, preceding the Formula One awards ceremony where Max Verstappen was set to receive his fourth consecutive championship trophy.
"I am happy to formally announce that Rwanda is bidding to bring the thrill of racing back to Africa by hosting a Formula One Grand Prix," Kagame said.
Kagame expressed gratitude to Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali and his team for the progress made in discussions, which preceded the F1 awards ceremony of handing over Max Verstappen his fourth consecutive
championship trophy.
"I assure you that we are approaching this opportunity with the seriousness and commitment which it deserves. Together we will build something we can all be proud of," the president said.
Reports indicate that the planned circuit, designed by Alexander Wurz's company, will be situated near a new international airport under construction in Bugesera, approximately 40 km from Kigali.
Earlier, several F1 officials and drivers have also voiced support for an
African Grand Prix, emphasizing the need to bring Formula One to a continent often overlooked by the sport.
The FIA's General Assembly meeting in Kigali marks its first time in Africa, with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem praising Rwanda’s growing influence in motorsport and expressing optimism for the future of motorsport on the continent.
