Formula 1 and Rwanda Reach a Ten-Year Agreement to Host the African Grand Prix
Formula 1 announced this week that it has reached a ten-year agreement with Rwanda to organize the African Grand Prix at the beginning of the next decade.
During the official ceremony held in Kigali, the Rwandan capital, President Paul Kagame highlighted his country's efforts to host this major international motorsport competition.
The future race is expected to take place on a brand-new circuit in the Bugesera area, located approximately 40 kilometers south of Kigali, near the capital's new international airport.
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said that bringing the championship to Rwanda would mark an important step in its international expansion. According to him, this initiative will enable the sport to strengthen its presence across all continents and further expand its global audience.
For his part, the President of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), Mohammed Ben Sulayem, emphasized the long-term benefits of the project. He notably highlighted the promotion of motorsport among young people, the development of local talent, and the creation of new opportunities, with the aim of building a lasting legacy for future generations.
