From The Drive · Jerry Perez · · 40s
Rwanda to Host F1 Race in Early 2030s
Rwanda will host Africa's first Formula 1 race by early 2030s, building a new circuit near Kigali.
In brief
Rwanda will host Africa's first Formula 1 race by early 2030s, building a new circuit near Kigali. Rwanda will host Africa's first Formula 1 race in early 2030s after 30 years without an F1 event on the continent. Originally reported by The Drive.
Rwanda to Host First African F1 Race
Rwanda will host Africa's first Formula 1 race in early 2030s, building a new circuit in Bugesera.
“The pinnacle of motor racing will return to the African continent in the early 2030s”
New Circuit Near Kigali
The F1-specific track will sit 25 miles south of Kigali, near the new Kigali International Airport.
President Kagame's Statement
Rwandan President Paul Kagame called the deal a 'success and milestone for the entire continent, especially for African fans'.
“For more than three decades, the world’s premier motorsport championship has raced without this continent, and that changes with this agreement.”
The essence
Rwanda will host Africa's first Formula 1 race in early 2030s after 30 years without an F1 event on the continent.
