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Formula 1 returns to Africa with a 10-year deal in Rwanda
Rwanda will host Formula 1 for ten years, bringing the championship back to Africa 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 series’ return to the continent, which has been absent from the calendar since the last race held in South Africa.
The project expands F1’s global footprint and opens a new chapter for Rwandan motorsport. The calendar, circuit and organisational details are still to be confirmed, with the event expected to showcase Kigali and the country on the international stage.