Rwanda to host F1's first race in Africa since 1993
Summary
Rwanda has signed a 10-year deal to host a Formula 1 race starting in the early 2030s. This will be the first F1 race held in Africa since 1993, taking place on a new track near Kigali designed to fit the natural landscape.Key Facts
- The race will be held on a new circuit in Bugesera, about 25 miles south of Kigali, near the new international airport.
- The deal with F1 lasts for 10 years, beginning in the early 2030s.
- The track was designed by former F1 driver Alex Wurz and uses the area's hills for a unique racing experience.
- This will be Africa’s first F1 race since South Africa's last event in 1993.
- Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame said the race will create jobs, skills, tourism, and business opportunities.
- F1 president Stefano Domenicali said the race puts F1 on every inhabited continent.
- The event aims to reach over 100 million fans in Africa.
- Some human rights groups may oppose the race, accusing Rwanda of using sports to improve its image despite controversies.
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