Formula 1 confirms Rwanda Grand Prix for early 2030s

10-year deal marks first African race since 1993

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated yesterday1 min read

What happened: Rwanda secured a 10-year agreement to host the African Grand Prix. The championship returns to Africa for the first time since 1993, with racing slated for the early 2030s.

Why it matters: The deal restores a fourth continent to the schedule after a 30-plus-year absence. It extends calendar planning beyond the 2026 regular season and this weekend's United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas.

By the numbers: 10-year term; first Africa race since 1993; debut window: early 2030s.

What to watch: Venue design and a firm debut year are next to be detailed.

Sources

ESPN 2026-10-21T03:28:02.449470+00:00

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