Kagame says Rwanda’s bid to host Formula 1 Grand Prix progressing well

Rwanda is pushing ahead with its bid to host the Formula 1 Grand Prix and there’s “good progress in discussions,” President Paul Kagame has said.

Kagame officially announced Rwanda’s bid for the Grand Prix on Friday, December 13, at the annual Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) General Assembly, taking place in Kigali.

Rwanda’s bid to be added to the Formula 1 race calendar has seen “good progress,” largely thanks to Formula 1 management chaired by Stefano Domenicali, the Chief Executive of Formula One Group, Kagame said.

“I am happy to formally announce that Rwanda is bidding to bring the thrill of racing back to Africa by hosting the F1 Grand Prix. A big thank you to Stefano and the entire team at F1, for the good progress in our discussions so far,” Kagame said.

“I assure you that we are approaching this opportunity with the seriousness and commitment which it deserves. Together we will build something we can all be proud of,” Kagame added.