Formula 1 Set to Return to Africa for the First Time Since 1993 as Rwanda Is Added to the Calendar in ‘Unique’ 10-Year Deal
“Rwanda is proud to host the Formula 1 African Grand Prix, and to share this moment with more than 100 million fans across Africa,” said Rwandan President Paul Kagame
Formula 1 is set to return to Africa for the first time since 1993, with the African Grand Prix making its debut at a new circuit in Bugesera, Rwanda. The decision was announced on Tuesday, Oct. 13, by the sport's governing body, F1, in a news release. Rwanda's President, Paul Kagame, expressed his country's pride in hosting the event and its potential to benefit more than 100 million fans across Africa.
The 10-year deal aims to support jobs, tourism, infrastructure, and commercial development alongside the race. The new circuit, designed to blend harmoniously with the natural landscape, will host not only race weekends but also major events, conferences, and entertainment. Rwanda previously hosted significant international events such as the 2023 FIFA Congress and the 2024 FIA General Assemblies.
The return of Formula 1 to Africa is seen as a historic moment for the sport, marking its first presence on the continent since 1993.
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