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Formula 1 returns to Africa with a 10-year deal in Rwanda
The African country will host a Grand Prix for ten years, bringing the World Championship back to the continent after a long absence.
14 October 2026 1 min read 0 views
Formula 1 has reached a ten-year agreement with Rwanda to bring the World Championship back to Africa. The deal marks the continent’s return to the F1 calendar after the last race held in South Africa in 1993.
The project is part of F1’s global expansion strategy and strengthens the series’ presence in new markets. Operational details, including the circuit and the date of the first Grand Prix, have yet to be confirmed.