Formula One to return to Africa as Rwanda signs 10-year deal
Formula One has agreed a 10-year deal to hold a Grand Prix in Rwanda from the early 2030s, ending a 30-year absence of the sport from Africa.
What happened
Formula One has signed a 10-year agreement with Rwanda to host a Grand Prix, bringing the sport back to Africa for the first time since 1993.123456789
The race is set to begin in the early 2030s at a new circuit near Kigali, in Bugesera.68
The South African Grand Prix was the last African race on the F1 calendar before it left in 1993.8
The new track is planned to be built to FIA Grade 1 standards.8
The new track is planned to be developed to FIA Grade 1 standards and is expected to be completed early in the next decade.8
The deal continues Rwanda's broader investment in international sport.2
Key points
- Formula One has signed a 10-year agreement for Rwanda to host a Grand Prix, marking the sport's return to Africa for the first time since 1993.123456789
- The race will be held in the early 2030s.12456789
- A new circuit will be built near Kigali, in Bugesera, approximately 40 kilometres south of the capital.68
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported the financial terms of the deal or the cost of building the new circuit.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported reactions from F1 drivers, teams, or other African nations that may have bid to host the race.
- None of the outlets reviewed detailed the wider sports, tourism and infrastructure plans referenced by The National.
Sources (9)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
Europe
- 2Deutsche WelleDEPublic broadcaster
Middle East & Turkey
- 3Al Jazeera EnglishQAState-controlled
- 6Anadolu AgencyTRState-controlled
Rwanda to host Formula 1 Grand Prix in early 2030s, marking Africa return
- 8The NationalAEPrivate
F1 confirms 10-year deal for African Grand Prix held in Rwanda from ‘early 2030s’
Africa
- 1PunchNGPrivate
Formula One to return to Africa as Rwanda signs 10-year deal
- 5NairametricsNGPrivate
Formula 1 returns to Africa after 33 years with 10-year Rwanda Grand Prix deal
- 7VanguardNGPrivate
- 9SABC NewsZAPublic broadcaster
Formula 1 returns to African soil as Rwanda secures a 10-year deal
Southeast Asia
- 4CNASGState-controlled