Formula 1 Set for Historic African Comeback With 10-Year Rwanda Deal
Formula 1 Set for Historic African Comeback With 10-Year Rwanda Deal
The world's premier motorsport championship will race on the continent for the first time since 1993, under a long-term agreement announced on Tuesday.
Key Details:
⭕ New circuit: A purpose-built track meeting the highest international racing standards will be constructed in Bugesera, about 40 km south of Kigali, near the new international airport.
⭕ First Grand Prix: Expected in the early 2030s, once construction is completed.
⭕ Economic impact: The project aims to boost tourism, attract investment, create jobs and develop local motorsport talent.
Africa is home to more than 100 million Formula 1 fans, F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali said, highlighting the sport's growing audience across the continent.
Rwandan President Paul Kagame described the partnership as an investment in the country's future, with benefits extending well beyond race weekends.
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