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Rwanda President Kagame broadcasts F1 race bid
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Rwanda President Kagame broadcasts F1 race bid

By Miles Cooper December 13, 2024
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Rwanda President Kagame broadcasts F1 race bid

Rwanda is bidding to host a Components 1 grand prix, the nation’s President Paul Kagame says.

F1 is eager to carry a race in Africa and talks with Rwanda have been recognized about for some months.

The FIA, F1’s governing physique, is internet hosting its normal meeting and prize giving within the Rwandan capital Kigali, and Kagame selected its opening to place his official seal on the grand prix challenge.

Kagame stated: “I’m glad to formally announce that Rwanda is bidding to convey the fun of racing again to Africa, by internet hosting a Components 1 grand prix.

“A giant thanks to [F1 president] Stefano Domenicali and the complete group at F1 for the great progress in our discussions to this point.

“I guarantee you we’re approaching this chance with the seriousness and dedication it deserves.”

If a deal might be agreed, the race can be held on a brand new observe deliberate near the outdoors Kigali.

The observe designer is Alexander Wurz, a former F1 driver and the chairman of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Affiliation.

Wurz’s firm has been engaged on the observe with native advisers, corporations and authorities for greater than a yr. The circuit, which is quick and flowing, is being constructed alongside a lake and makes use of the hilly topography of the world.

Wurz can also be designing the brand new Qiddiyah observe in Saudi Arabia, which is anticipated to completed in 2028 and host a grand prix in 2029.

F1 had beforehand tried to revive a grand prix in South Africa on the Kyalami observe, which final hosted a grand prix in 1993, however talks collapsed over issues with the native promoter.

The Rwanda challenge is now thought of the almost certainly for an African grand prix however the challenge stays unconfirmed.

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem met with Rwanda’s Sports activities Minister Richard Nyirishema on the normal meeting assembly.

Ben Sulayem stated: “To be right here in Rwanda for such an essential second within the FIA’s calendar is a testomony to the energy of this nation, particularly its rising affect in motorsport.

“We’re aligned on our values and shared objectives throughout key sectors resembling innovation, sustainability, and street security, and I stay up for our continued partnership. The way forward for motorsport in Africa is vivid.”

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