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L-R: Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, George Russell, Charles Leclerc, and Lando Norris.
Rwanda

What F1 drivers have said about racing in Africa

Saturday, October 17, 2026
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Music

Rwanda’s F1 deal puts five homegrown music stars in focus

Friday, October 16, 2026
In December 2024, Rwanda welcomed the FIA itself, hosting its General Assembly and Prize Giving gala. That was the stage on which President Kagame formally announced our bid. File

Fast cars, faster growth: Rwanda revives Africa’s turn on the grid

Friday, October 16, 2026
The championship features manufacturers such as Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Aston Martin, alongside American brands Ford and Cadillac and Japanese companies Honda and Toyota.

Top carmakers Rwandans can expect at African Grand Prix

Friday, October 16, 2026
President Paul Kagame poses for a photo with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem (left) and Formula One CEO and President Stefano Domenicali (right) during the event in Kigali on Tuesday, October 13. Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

What Rwanda’s 10-year Formula One deal entails

Friday, October 16, 2026
President Paul Kagame and FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem look at a car displayed at the FIA Awards Ceremony in Kigali on December 13, 2024. Courtesy

Africa’s F1 moment: Rwanda can take its place on the global sporting table

Friday, October 16, 2026
Rwandan motorsport personality Queen Kalimpinya.

African drivers welcome historic Rwanda-F1 Grand Prix deal

Thursday, October 15, 2026
The New Times
Rwanda

Seven iconic F1 circuits every fan should experience

Thursday, October 15, 2026
President Paul Kagame meets with his South African counterpart President Cyril Ramaphosa in Kigali on April 6, 2024. President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Rwanda on securing a 10-year agreement to host the Formula 1 African Grand Prix. Courtesy
International

Ramaphosa congratulates Rwanda on 10-year Formula 1 deal

Thursday, October 15, 2026
The New Times
Rwanda

Rwandan F1 fans revel in prospect of Grand Prix on home soil

Thursday, October 15, 2026
President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks during the event to announce a 10-year agreement for Rwanda to host a Formula One Grand Prix in Kigali on October 13. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Kagame: Formula One fits into Rwanda’s bigger ambitions

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
The circuit is planned to feature a roller-coaster-style profile, with about 197 metres of elevation change per lap and gradients of between 13 and 15 per cent.
Rwanda

Beyond Formula 1: What Rwanda plans for Bugesera circuit

Wednesday, October 14, 2026