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Formula 1 to return to Africa in 2030: Grand Prix in Rwanda

Starting in the early 2030s, Formula 1 is set to host a Grand Prix in Rwanda, marking the first event in Africa since 1993 with a ten-year contract signed.

13 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Formula 1 has announced that it will return to Africa in the early 2030s, with Rwanda set to host the African Grand Prix. According to the motorsport elite, the race will take place on a newly constructed circuit in the Bugesera region, approximately 40 kilometers south of the capital, Kigali.

A ten-year contract between Formula 1 and the Rwandan government was officially signed on Tuesday. This marks the first time since 1993 that a Grand Prix will be held in Africa, with the last race taking place at Kyalami in South Africa.

The return of Formula 1 to Africa is part of a broader expansion of the racing series. However, details of the deal and planned investments in Rwanda's infrastructure have not been extensively disclosed. It was mentioned that the new circuit will be the first of its kind in the region in a long time.

Additionally, several sources have noted that the deal has not gone without criticism. Concerns have been raised regarding the human rights situation in the country, which have surfaced in discussions about Formula 1's return. Whether these factors will impact the execution of the Grand Prix remains unclear.

Specific dates for the first races in Rwanda have not yet been announced. Nonetheless, it is expected that the inaugural event will take place under the new agreement after the completion of the circuit.

The major event will be marketed under the tourism-promoting slogan "Visit Rwanda." Consequently, Formula 1 will remain a central player not only in sports but also economically within the global motorsport landscape.

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