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Rwanda reportedly wins Africa’s first F1 Grand Prix since 1993

A new circuit near Kigali could join the calendar from 2030, beating South Africa’s rival bid.

Tarun Mottlia

Via TNW | Africa

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Rwanda reportedly wins Africa’s first F1 Grand Prix since 1993
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Rwanda looks set to host Formula 1’s first African Grand Prix in more than 30 years. Motorsport site RacingNews365 first reported the deal, citing paddock sources, as GrandPrix.com relayed.

AFP later reported the news, citing its own sources, Semafor said. Neither F1, the FIA nor Rwanda’s government has confirmed it.

A track near Kigali

The race would take place on a new permanent circuit near Bugesera International Airport, outside the capital Kigali. A firm run by former F1 driver Alexander…

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