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F1·BREAKING·October 17, 2026 08:04 AM ET

Rwanda signs 10-year Formula 1 deal to host Grand Prix in early 2030s

Africa rejoins the calendar for the first time since 1993.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read
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Why it matters: The agreement brings Formula 1 back to Africa for the first time since 1993, per Reuters, securing a long-term continental stop on the championship schedule.

What to watch: Series officials and Rwandan organizers will determine the exact inaugural season date and circuit specifications ahead of the early-2030s debut.

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  • BBC 
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