What happened: Formula 1 and the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile have confirmed a 10-year agreement to host the Formula 1 African Grand Prix in Rwanda. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem and Rwandan Minister of Sport Nelly Mukazayire backed the long-term commitment to return the world championship to the continent.

Why it matters: The agreement ends a multi-decade absence of FIA Formula One World Championship racing on the African continent. Securing a 10-year term gives local organizers a full decade of calendar stability once the circuit joins the schedule in the early 2030s.

What to watch: Circuit construction timelines and an exact inaugural race date for the early 2030s window remain to be finalized by the FIA and Rwandan officials.