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Kagame, F1 Announce 10-Year Rwanda Grand Prix Deal

By Drooid · Oct 13, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

President Paul Kagame and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali announced a 10-year deal for a Rwandan Grand Prix.
The race will debut in the early 2030s after a Grade 1 circuit is completed.
The Bugesera track will sit 40 km south of Kigali near the new Kigali International Airport.
The agreement aims to create jobs, tourism and business while expanding Formula 1 to every inhabited continent.

History

Historical Context

After apartheid ended, South Africa revived the Formula 1 Grand Prix at Kyalami in 1992, the first race on the continent since the 1985 event and the last held in 1993. Persistent cost and circuit-standard hurdles have stalled further returns, while Rwanda and Nigeria now vie to host a new African Grand Prix, reflecting growing regional interest.

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Story summary

President Paul Kagame and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali announced a 10-year deal for a Rwandan Grand Prix.
The race will debut in the early 2030s after a Grade 1 circuit is completed.
The Bugesera track will sit 40 km south of Kigali near the new Kigali International Airport.
The agreement aims to create jobs, tourism and business while expanding Formula 1 to every inhabited continent.

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