# F1 Adds Rwanda Race to Sportswashing List

> F1's next race in Rwanda joins list of countries with human rights abuses.
- Title: F1 Adds Rwanda Race to Sportswashing List · RaceFans
- Summary: F1's next race in Rwanda joins list of countries with human rights abuses. Formula 1 plans a 2030s race in Rwanda despite its government's war crimes and…
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- Source: RaceFans — https://racefans.net/2026/10/13/featured-comment-f1s-sportswashing-roster-grows-with-addition-of-race-in-rwanda
- Published: 2026-10-13T20:09:33+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: f1, rwanda, sportswashing, paul kagame, m23, congo, human rights abuses, sports, cars
## F1 plans Rwanda race
Formula 1 claims it will host a grand prix in Rwanda at some time in the 'early 2030s'.
## Rwanda's human rights record
Paul Kagame's government has murdered and tortured Rwandans and backs M23 in Congo which commits war crimes.
## Criticism of F1's choice
Reader Ibex says adding Rwanda to F1's list of host countries ignores its human rights abuses.
## Key takeaway

Formula 1 plans a 2030s race in Rwanda despite its government's war crimes and backing of armed groups in Congo.