Why the Rwanda circuit will follow the hills

Rwanda is known as the land of a thousand hills, and the planned circuit design is set to use the natural hills of the landscape around Bugesera.

Why that matters

Circuits built on flat land often rely on long straights and tight hairpins. A track that follows real hills brings climbs, dips and blind crests, the kind of features drivers love and that are hard to recreate artificially. Elevation changes also tend to make for better viewing, with natural banks where spectators can see long stretches of the lap.

Full layout details, including the length and number of corners, are still to be confirmed.