The announcement was made by President Paul Kagame on Friday. If successful, it will be the first time Formula One has returned to Africa since

Rwandan president Paul Kagame announced his country's bid for a Formula One race on Friday, ahead of an awards ceremony in the capital Kigali that will hand the champion's trophy to Max Verstappen for a fourth year in a row.

Rwanda has made a bid to host a Formula One race in the future, President Paul Kagame said on Friday at the opening of ruling body FIA's general assembly in the country's capital Kigali. "I am happy to formally announce that Rwanda is bidding to bring the thrill of racing back to Africa,

Rwanda has expressed its desire to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, as announced by its President, Paul Kagame. The FIA, the governing body of motorsport, has been in discussions with the African nation for several months and is reportedly supportive of bringing a race back to the continent.

Rwandan President Paul Kagame joined Max Verstappen on stage when the Red Bull driver collected the Formula One champion's trophy for the fourth year in a row at an awards ceremony held in Africa for the first time on Friday.

President Paul Kagame announced on Friday that Rwanda would bid to host a Formula One race in the capital Kigali. For the latest F1 news, bookmark The South African website’s dedicated section for free-to-read content The Great Lakes nation has been actively pursuing plans to host an F1 Grand Prix,

KIGALI–Rwandan President Paul Kagame joined Max Verstappen on stage when the Red Bull driver collected the Formula One champion’s trophy for the fourth year in a row at an awards ceremony held in Africa for the first time on Friday.

The FIA Prize Giving gala is set to take place this evening. On Friday night, Max Verstappen and McLaren will receive their trophies for winning the drivers' and constructors' championships earned on track in 2024.