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  "title": "First Formula 1 race in Africa since 1993 to launch in Rwanda from ‘early 2030s’",
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  "published": "2026-10-13T09:20:23.000Z",
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  "summary": "KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Formula 1 confirmed on Tuesday that Rwanda will host a race from “the early 2030s” when the series returns to Africa after about 40 years.The African Grand Prix will have a 10-year contract and take place at a track in Bugesera, southeast of the capital, Kigali.",
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        "title": "F1 to return to Africa for first time since 1993 in Rwanda",
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        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "Rwanda wins race for F1 as Africa returns to Grand Prix calendar after 37 years [VIDEO]",
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