# F1 to Race in Rwanda by 2030s

> Formula 1 plans first African Grand Prix in Rwanda starting 2030s.
- Title: F1 to Race in Rwanda by 2030s · Road & Track | Shortify
- Summary: Formula 1 plans first African Grand Prix in Rwanda starting 2030s. Formula 1 will host its first African Grand Prix in Rwanda in the early 2030s under a…
- Keywords: formula 1, russia, african grand prix, rwanda, 2030s, cars, sports, Race, Road & Track
- Source: Road & Track — https://roadandtrack.com/news/a74120937/formula-1-africa-grand-prix-rwanda-2030s
- Author: Fred Smith
- Published: 2026-10-13T15:12:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: formula 1, russia, african grand prix, rwanda, 2030s, cars, sports
## F1 Announces Rwanda Race
Formula 1 announced a 10-year deal for an African Grand Prix starting in the early 2030s in Rwanda.
## Permanent Track in Bugesera
The new permanent road course will be built 25 miles from Kigali in Bugesera, Rwanda.
## First African Race Since 1993
This marks F1's first return to Africa since the South African Grand Prix ended in 1993.
## Key takeaway

Formula 1 will host its first African Grand Prix in Rwanda in the early 2030s under a 10-year deal.