{
  "id": 14309238,
  "title": "F1 returns to Africa with Rwanda signing 10-year deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/f1-returns-to-africa-with-rwanda-signing-10-year-deal",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T22:33:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-14/f1-to-host-african-grand-prix-in-rwanda/107263392"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rwanda is set to become the first African country to host a Formula 1 grand prix since 1993, as announced by Formula 1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali. The race, dubbed the African Grand Prix, will be held at a yet-to-be-built circuit in Bugesera, approximately 40 kilometers south of Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. F1 last raced on the continent at South Africa's Kyalami Circuit, north of Johannesburg. The 10-year deal was agreed upon by Rwandan President Paul Kagame, International Automobile Federation (FIA) head Mohammed Ben Sulayem, and the Formula 1 organization. The new track, designed by former Formula 1 driver Alex Wurz, aims to offer a fast and flowing course with significant elevation changes, bringing the championship closer to fans across the globe.",
  "summary": "Africa will return to the Formula 1 calendar for the first time since 1993 with Rwanda set to host a grand prix from the early 2030s in a 10-year deal.",
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        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "F1 returns to Africa with Rwanda signing 10-year deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/f1-returns-to-africa-with-rwanda-signing-10-year-deal-14311734",
        "published": "2026-10-13T22:33:22.000Z"
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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."
}