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.
Al Jazeera English reports: Rwanda has secured a 10-year deal to host F1 races at a purpose-built race track on the outskirts of the capital, Kigali.
The story is also being covered by Sky News. Sky News adds: Formula One is set to return to Africa for the first time in more than three decades after Rwanda signed a 10-year deal to host the race.
This sports story centres on Qatar. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Formula One, Grand Prix and Kigali.
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- Qatar · Middle East
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- Al Jazeera English and Sky News
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- Formula One, Grand Prix, Kigali, Africa
- Section
- Sports
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- Al Jazeera EnglishRwanda to host a Grand Prix in 2030s as Formula One returns to Africa
- Sky NewsFormula One to return to Africa for first time in 30 years
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