F1 returns to Africa 1st time since 1993 as Rwanda is set to host in “early 2030s”

F1 is going to return to Africa in the next decade after being on the calendar last time in 1993. The new circuit will be designed by former Formula 1 driver Alex Wurz.

New Delhi: Rwanda has reached a 10-year deal with Formula 1 to bring the sport back to Africa. Now the inaugural African Grand Prix is expected to take place in the early 2030s. The race will be staged at a newly built circuit in Bugesera, about 40 km south of the capital, Kigali, near the city’s new international airport. The event will mark F1’s first return to the African continent since 1993.

As per F1, the agreement follows years of discussions and planning aimed at building the infrastructure and partnerships necessary to deliver a world-class racing event over the long term. It hopes the project will create a sustainable platform for motorsport in Africa. Further, it will also expand its reach into a market that remains less developed than those in Europe, Asia and the Americas.

The new circuit will be designed by former Formula 1 driver Alex Wurz, with construction planning involving established circuit specialists Tilke and DAR alongside WurzDesign. The layout is expected to take advantage of Rwanda’s hilly terrain, incorporating elevation changes and........

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