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Formula 1 To Return To Africa With 10-year Deal In Rwanda

By IANS News October 13, 2026 • 21:38 PM View: 23

The South African Grand Prix: Formula 1 will return to Africa for the first time in the coming years since 1993, after it was confirmed Tuesday that Rwanda will host races from the early 2030s under a 10-year agreement.

Rwandan President Paul Kagame announced the deal for the Formula 1 African Grand Prix at an event in Kigali, Rwanda's capital, attended by senior F1 officials.