F1 returns to Africa for first time since 1993 with 10-year Rwanda deal from ‘early 2030s’

African Grand Prix will take place at new track near KigaliStefano Domenicali: ‘Today is a landmark moment for F1’Formula One has answered Lewis Hamilton’s call to have a race in Africa after the sport’s bosses announced Rwanda is set to join the calendar.The seven-time world champion Hamilton has long since challenged F1 to return to the continent, with the last race staged there in 1993. And F1 confirmed on Tuesday a new 10-year deal with Rwanda, which will start in the “early 2030s”. Continue reading…

Formula One has answered Lewis Hamilton’s call to have a race in Africa after the sport’s bosses announced Rwanda is set to join the calendar African Grand Prix will take place at new track near Kigali Formula One has answered Lewis Hamilton’s call to have a race in Africa after the sport’s bosses announced Rwanda is set to join the calendar. The seven-time world champion Hamilton has long since challenged F1 to return to the continent, with the last race staged there in 1993. And F1 confirmed on Tuesday a new 10-year deal with Rwanda, which will start in the “early 2030s”.

The event will take place at a new purpose-built track in Bugesera, 25 miles south of Rwanda’s capital Kigali. F1 has promised the circuit will “work in harmony with the natural landscape, using the area’s elevation changes to create a unique and challenging racing experience”. It is understood that the grid’s drivers will be consulted on the final design of the track. The new fixture will be known as the