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Rwanda set to host Formula One Grand Prix from 2030s
Rwanda has secured a decade-long agreement to stage Formula One races at a newly constructed circuit near Kigali, marking a significant return of the sport to the African continent.
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The East African nation has agreed to a 10-year deal that will see Formula One establish a permanent racing venue on the outskirts of Kigali, the capital. The purpose-built track represents a major investment in Rwanda's sporting infrastructure and signals the sport's renewed commitment to African markets.
Formula One's return to Africa comes after a prolonged absence from the continent, with South Africa last hosting a Grand Prix in 1993. The Rwandan circuit will join an elite global roster of racing venues and is expected to become a centerpiece of the country's international sporting calendar.
The agreement reflects growing interest from Formula One in expanding its geographic footprint beyond traditional European and Asian markets. Rwanda's selection underscores the nation's economic development trajectory and its capacity to host world-class sporting events.
Details regarding the circuit's design specifications, investment figures, and exact commencement date of races remain to be confirmed by officials from Formula One and the Rwandan government.