The Race
What we know so far
Accuracy first. Anything not yet announced is clearly marked as to be confirmed.
What we know
A 10-year deal
The agreement is for ten years of racing in Rwanda.
Bugesera, south-east of Kigali
The venue is in the Bugesera district, south-east of the capital.
A purpose-built circuit
A brand new circuit is planned near Kigali's new airport.
Shaped by the hills
The circuit design uses the natural hills of the landscape.
2030 at the earliest
The first race is expected no earlier than 2030.
What we don't know yet
- Race dateTo be confirmed
- Circuit lengthTo be confirmed
- Layout detailsTo be confirmed
- Ticket informationTo be confirmed
Road to the race
October 2026
The announcement
A 10-year deal is announced to bring Formula 1 back to Africa, with a race in Rwanda.
To be confirmed
Circuit design revealed
Full layout and length of the circuit near Kigali's new airport.
To be confirmedTo be confirmed
Construction begins
Work starts on the purpose-built circuit in Bugesera.
To be confirmedTo be confirmed
Tickets announced
Ticket information released through official channels only.
To be confirmed2030 at the earliest
First race
The first African Grand Prix in Rwanda. Exact date to be confirmed.
To be confirmed