Rwanda secures landmark deal to bring Formula 1 back to Africa in 2030

Formula 1 is officially set to return to the African continent for the first time in over three decades. Following extensive negotiations and high-level backing, government sources confirm that Rwanda has reached a landmark agreement to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix starting in 2030. The ambitious project will see the construction of a state-of-the-art, purpose-built permanent circuit in Bugesera, marking a monumental milestone for motorsport development across Africa.

October 10, 2026