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F1 Returns To Africa In Rwanda

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After Rwanda beat South Africa to the honor of hosting a Grand Prix, President Paul Kagame said at the launch in the capital, Kigali, that “today belongs to Africa.” The race forms a significant addition to Rwanda’s growing portfolio of international events as it raises its global investment and tourism profile.

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Formula 1 will return to Africa for the first time in more than three decades with a Grand Prix in Rwanda in the early 2030s, the sport’s governing body confirmed.

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Expected · 9 OctRwanda will host a Formula 1 race from “the early 2030s” when the series returns to Africa after about 40 years.

What happened · 13 OctAfter Rwanda beat South Africa to the honor of hosting a Grand Prix, President Paul Kagame said at the launch in the capital, Kigali, that “today belongs to Africa.” The race forms a significant addition to Rwanda’s growing portfolio of international events as it raises its global investment and tourism profile.

9 Oct
Rwanda looks set to host the continent’s first F1 Grand Prix race in more than 30 years, beating rival South Africa to the honor, according to sources quoted by AFP.
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13 Oct
Domenicali added: "Africa has always been part of Formula 1's future, and from the beginning we were determined to return in the right way, with the right partner, a long-term commitment and a clear vision for creating meaningful impact."
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Coverage 7 articles

14 Oct Rwanda confirms it will host F1 Grand Prix
Semafor
13 Oct F1 returns to Africa with Rwanda signing 10-year deal
ABC News (AU)
13 Oct A 'landmark' moment - why has Rwanda been chosen to host F1?
BBC
13 Oct Formula 1 will return to Africa for first time since 1993 with deal to host Grand Prix in Rwanda
New York Post
13 Oct Rwanda to host a Grand Prix in 2030s as Formula One returns to Africa
Al Jazeera
13 Oct Rwanda to host F1's first race in Africa since 1993
BBC
9 Oct Rwanda on track to host F1 Grand Prix
Semafor

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