What happened: The 10-year agreement report/article/formula-1-announces-10-year-deal-to-race-in-rwanda-2026-10-13">African Grand Prix in Rwanda</a>. The event is targeted for the early 2030s to return Africa to the championship calendar.

Why it matters: A confirmed African round gives the championship a foothold on a continent without a current race. A decade-long term locks in long-range calendar and commercial planning.

What to watch: Dates, circuit details and calendar placement are still to be announced.