Formula 1 Returns to Africa With Rwanda Grand Prix in 2030s
Bloomberg Markets's headline. Reported by Bloomberg Markets, Al Jazeera English, Africanews, The Korea Times.
What the sources say, in brief
Formula One announced on Tuesday that it will return to Africa with a Grand Prix in Rwanda, expected in the early 2030s, according to Africanews. Al Jazeera English reported that Rwanda has secured a 10-year deal to host F1 races at a purpose-built track on the outskirts of Kigali. The Korea Times said the track will be in Bugesera, southeast of Kigali, and described the race as the African Grand Prix. Bloomberg reported the same early-2030s timing for the first race in Rwanda. Africanews described the race as the first in Africa since 1993, while The Korea Times put the gap at about 40 years. The sources do not give a confirmed date.
Key points
- Africanews reported that Formula One announced on Tuesday a Grand Prix in Rwanda expected in the early 2030s.
- Al Jazeera English reported that Rwanda has secured a 10-year deal to host F1 races.
- The Korea Times reported that the purpose-built track will be in Bugesera, southeast of Kigali.
- Bloomberg reported that the first race is set to take place in Rwanda in the early 2030s.
What we know
- Formula One says it will return to Africa with a Grand Prix in Rwanda, expected in the early 2030s.
- Rwanda has secured a 10-year deal to host F1 races, according to Al Jazeera English.
- The track is purpose-built and sits near the capital, Kigali, according to Al Jazeera English and The Korea Times.
What happens next
- A Grand Prix in Rwanda is expected in the early 2030s, according to Africanews and Bloomberg.
Sources differ: The Korea Times puts the gap since the last African race at about 40 years, while Africanews dates it to 1993.
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Formula 1 Returns to Africa With Rwanda Grand Prix in 2030s. Formula One announced on Tuesday that it will return to Africa with a Grand Prix in Rwanda, expected in the early 2030s, according to Africanews. Al Jazeera English reported that Rwanda has secured a 10-year deal to host F1 races at a purpose-built track on the outskirts of Kigali. The Korea Times said the track will be in Bugesera, southeast of Kigali, and described the race as the African Grand Prix. Bloomberg reported the same early-2030s timing for the first race in Rwanda. Africanews described the race as the first in Africa since 1993, while The Korea Times put the gap at about 40 years. The sources do not give a confirmed date. Covered by 4 publications. Bloomberg Markets: Formula 1 Returns to Africa With Rwanda Grand Prix in 2030s. Al Jazeera English: Rwanda to host a Grand Prix in 2030s as Formula One returns to Africa. Africanews: Formula One to return to Africa in 'early 2030s' in Rwanda. The Korea Times: Formula 1 announces return to Africa with Grand Prix in Rwanda in early 2030s.
Who is covering it
- Bloomberg Markets United States Formula 1 Returns to Africa With Rwanda Grand Prix in 2030s Formula 1 will return to Africa, with a first race set to take place in Rwanda in the early 2030s. Jennifer Zabasajja reports. (Source: Bloomberg) 13 Oct · Tier 1
- Al Jazeera English Qatar Rwanda to host a Grand Prix in 2030s as Formula One returns to Africa Rwanda has secured a 10-year deal to host F1 races at a purpose-built race track on the outskirts of the capital, Kigali. 13 Oct · Tier 2
- Africanews Congo Formula One to return to Africa in 'early 2030s' in Rwanda Formula One on Tuesday announced its upcoming return to Africa with a Grand Prix in Rwanda expected in the early 2030s, a first since 1993. 13 Oct · Tier 3
- The Korea Times South Korea Formula 1 announces return to Africa with Grand Prix in Rwanda in early 2030s KIGALI, Rwanda — Rwanda will host a Formula 1 race from “the early 2030s” when the series returns to Africa after about 40 years. The African Grand Prix will have a 10-year contract and take place at a track in Bugesera, southeast of the capital Kigali, F1 said on Tuesday. The purpose-built track wi 13 Oct · Tier 3
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