Formula 1 to return to Africa with Rwanda Grand Prix from early 2030s
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 18:32 · Archive
Rwanda will host Formula 1's first African race since 1993, with a 10-year deal beginning in the early 2030s.
Rwanda President Paul Kagame announced last week a 10-year deal for an African Grand Prix starting in the early 2030s. This will be the first Formula 1 race on African soil since South Africa hosted one in 1993.
Rwanda saw off competition from South Africa, Morocco and Nigeria to secure the deal. Kagame said the Grand Prix could serve as a catalyst for sports across the continent, which has historically been overlooked as a global sports destination. The continent is currently seeing increased sporting investment and competition between nations to host major events.
Analysts say the move could mark a watershed moment for African sports development if it delivers lasting benefits. However, human rights groups have characterised it as sportswashing. Formula 1's decision reflects its view of Africa, with a population of more than 1.5 billion people, as an untapped market.
How it is being reported
- What F1’s return to Africa means for a continent long overlooked by global sportsThough human rights groups call it sportswashing, analysts say Formula 1’s choice of Rwanda to host its first African race since the 1990s can become a watershed moment for the continent’s sports industry – if it can deliver lasting development.Clickorlando · 20 Oct, 17:24
- What F1’s return to Africa means for a continent long overlooked by global sportsThough human rights groups call it sportswashing, analysts say Formula 1’s choice of Rwanda to host its first African race since the 1990s can become a watershed moment for the continent’s sports industry – if it can deliver lasting development.News4Jax · 20 Oct, 17:24
In this story: Rwanda · Paul Kagame · Formula 1 · South Africa · Morocco · Nigeria · Senegal
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