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  "id": 14172320,
  "title": "F1 confirms 10-year deal for African Grand Prix held in Rwanda from ‘early 2030s’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/f1-confirms-10-year-deal-for-african-grand-prix-held-in-rwanda-from",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T09:59:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/f1/2026/10/13/f1-confirms-10-year-deal-for-african-grand-prix-held-in-rwanda-from-early-2030s/"
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  "account": "Formula One has secured a 10-year pact to reintroduce the African Grand Prix in Rwanda, beginning in the early 2030s. This marks the sport's return to the continent for the first time since 1993, when South Africa's Grand Prix was removed from the schedule. The race will occur at a new racetrack in Bugesera, situated around 40 kilometers south of Kigali, the country's capital. The circuit will meet FIA Grade 1 specifications and is part of a broader initiative encompassing sports, tourism, infrastructure, and commercial development led by the Rwanda Development Board. Stefano Domenicali, F1's president and CEO, expressed excitement about the milestone, stating that the sport will now compete on every inhabited continent, bringing the World Championship closer to fans worldwide. Domenicali emphasized that Africa has always been a part of Formula One's future and that the return will be accomplished through a dedicated partner, a long-term commitment, and a clear vision for creating significant impact. The news is expected to be well-received by Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton, who has been a vocal supporter of an African F1 event. Hamilton highlighted the importance of Africa as the most beautiful and vital continent, reiterating his call for a Grand Prix on the continent. Rwanda's President Paul Kagame stated that the agreement signifies a turning point for the sport, as Formula One has not raced in the continent for over three decades. The Rwanda government expressed pride in hosting the African Grand Prix and in connecting with more than 100 million fans across Africa. FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem hailed the return as a historic moment for the sport and a crucial step in motorsport's ongoing global expansion.",
  "summary": "Formula One has announced a 10-year agreement to bring the sport back to Africa, with Rwanda set to host the African Grand Prix from the early 2030s. The agreement sees the sport head back to the continent for the first time since 1993, when the South African Grand Prix left the calendar. Racing will take place at a new circuit in Bugesera, which is expected to be completed early in the next…",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "F1 confirms 10-year deal for African Grand Prix held in Rwanda from ‘early 2030s’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/f1-confirms-10-year-deal-for-african-grand-prix-held-in-rwanda-from-14176681",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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