F1 signs historic 10-year Rwanda deal to host African Grand Prix - Motorsport.com
Formula 1 has signed a 10-year deal to host an African Grand Prix in Rwanda, starting no earlier than 2030. The race will take place on a custom-built circuit near Kigali, marking F1's return to the African continent for the first time since 1993.
Why it matters
The deal represents a major expansion of F1's global footprint and a significant infrastructure and tourism investment for Rwanda.
The government of Rwanda and Formula 1 have announced a 10-year deal for a new African Grand Prix in the capital Kigali, which will first be held in 2030 at the earliest.
F1 will head to a yet-to-be-built natural road course 40km south of Kigali, next to the Rwandan capital's under-construction Bugesera international airport. The first edition of the race, which is officially billed as 'Formula 1 African Grand Prix, presented by Visit Rwanda', could be held as early as 2030, depending on when construction of the track is completed.
Regardless of the start date, the deal is billed as a 10-year agreement which will see F1 head back to the African continent for the first time since the 1993 South African Grand Prix.
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