New African Grand Prix Planned for 2030
Formula 1 officials confirmed on Wednesday that the racing series will return to the African continent in 2030 with a new event in Rwanda. Organizers plan to construct a circuit near the Bugesera International Airport, located approximately 40 kilometers from the capital, Kigali.
Key Takeaways
- Formula 1 will host a race in Rwanda starting in 2030, marking the series’ return to Africa after four decades.
- The proposed circuit is situated near the Bugesera International Airport, outside Kigali.
- WurzDesign, founded by former F1 driver Alexander Wurz, is developing the facility with the engineering firm Tilke.
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