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F1 signs historic 10-year Rwanda deal to host African Grand Prix
F1 to host first African Grand Prix in Rwanda by 2030.
In brief
F1 to host first African Grand Prix in Rwanda by 2030. Formula 1 will host its first African Grand Prix in Rwanda starting in 2030, marking the first time the championship races on the continent since 1993. Originally reported by Autosport.
F1 and Rwanda sign 10-year deal
Formula 1 confirmed a 10-year agreement with Rwanda to host the African Grand Prix starting in 2030.
First race in 2030 at Bugesera
The first African Grand Prix will be held at a new 6km, 17-corner track 40km south of Kigali.
Rwanda's vision for the track
The Bugesera track will feature a 197m elevation change per lap and be designed by Hermann Tilke and Alex Wurz.
Rwanda's president speaks
Rwanda's president Paul Kagame called the deal an investment in the country's future and its people.
“today belongs to africa. for more than three decades, the world's premier motorsport championship has raced without this continent, and that changes with this agreement”
F1 CEO's vision
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said the deal brings F1 to every inhabited continent for the first time since 1993.
FIA president's support
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem praised Rwanda's commitment to delivering a world-class event.
Lewis Hamilton's advocacy
Lewis Hamilton has been pushing for an F1 race in Africa for six years, calling Rwanda a top contender.
“for the past six years i've been fighting in the background to get a grand prix”
What it means
Formula 1 will host its first African Grand Prix in Rwanda starting in 2030, marking the first time the championship races on the continent since 1993.
