F1 returns to Africa, 'in the early 2030s' a GP in Rwanda
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Formula 1 will return to Africa in the early 2030s thanks to a ten-year deal for a Grand Prix in Rwanda, on a new circuit to be built in Bugesera.
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Why It Matters
The last F1 Grand Prix on the African continent was held in 1993 on the Kyalami circuit in South Africa.
Formula 1 will return to Africa "in the early 2030s" with a Grand Prix in Rwanda: the Circus announced it on its official website. "F1 returns to Africa with 10-year deal to race in Rwanda. The African Grand Prix is poised to enter the F1 calendar in the early 2030s." The last F1 Grand Prix on the African continent was held in 1993 on the Kyalami circuit in South Africa.
The long-term agreement sees the first race in the country take place once the new purpose-built circuit in Bugesera, Rwanda is completed; completion is scheduled for early next decade. The new track will be built to FIA Grade 1 standards, as part of a broader sports, tourism, infrastructure and commercial development project led by the Rwanda Development Board. Located approximately 40 kilometers south of the capital Kigali and adjacent to the new Kigali International Airport, the circuit will be designed to blend harmoniously into the natural landscape, taking advantage of the uneven terrain to create a unique and challenging racing experience, whilst offering exceptional visibility for fans.
What to Watch
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Completion of the new circuit at Bugesera early next decade
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Open Questions
- What is the exact cost of the Bugesera circuit project?
- In which specific year will the first race be held?
