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Rwanda is working to bring a Grand Prix to Africa and you will find out the details in the last Business of Motorsport Roundup of 2024. I also have details on the controversial FIA governance change, the latest developments in motorsport law and the sponsorship deals and partnerships that were announced this week. All this and much more! #businessofmotorsport #Formula1 #motorsportlaw https://lnkd.in/eiC4uUMt

Rwanda is bidding to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, aiming to bring the excitement of the world’s most prestigious motorsport event back to Africa. The continent hasn’t had a Formula 1 race since 1993, when the South African Grand Prix was held in Kyalami, making Rwanda’s bid a significant moment for both the country and the region. This bid boosts Rwanda's global profile and opens a new chapter in Africa's rising influence in global sports and motorsport. We’ll keep you updated as discussions move forward, and more details emerge. Switched: Winter Walter Muganzi #SwitchAfrica #ShapingCulture #ShapingTheFuture

BREAKING NEWS 🚨 South Africa will officially create a committee to bring Formula One back to South Africa 🇿🇦 Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie is to announce today details around the next steps in preparation for the return of F1 including all aspects of consideration for the Formula One Group and the FIA The committee will be the only recognised body to engage with F1 officials and stakeholders to promote South Africa to develop a comprehensive bid document Formula One in South Africa is officially a go with a proposed date set by Gayton McKenzie and the team for 2027 onward #FormulaOne #F1 #SouthAfrica #KyalamiGrandPrix

Rwanda has officially submitted a bid to host a Formula 1 race, as highlighted during the FIA General Assembly held in Kigali. President Paul Kagame emphasized the country's readiness and ambition to bring F1 to Africa, citing Rwanda's investments in sports infrastructure and its role as a hub for global events. FIA representatives and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali have acknowledged Rwanda's serious approach, noting plans for a permanent racing circuit if the bid is approved This move aligns with Formula 1's intent to return to Africa, a continent that hasn't hosted a Grand Prix since 1993. Rwanda's focus on sports tourism and infrastructure development, including the hosting of other major events like the FIFA Congress. .

🏁 Historic Moment: Rwanda Revives African Formula 1 Dreams! President Paul Kagame has officially confirmed Rwanda's groundbreaking bid to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, marking a potential renaissance for motorsport on the African continent after a 30-year absence. Key Highlights: • First potential African F1 race since 1993 • Direct engagement with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali • Strategic discussions during FIA's Annual General Assembly in Kigali This isn't just a sporting event—it's a statement of continental ambition. Rwanda is positioning itself as a serious player in global motorsport infrastructure, demonstrating remarkable vision and commitment. The last African Grand Prix was held at Kyalami Circuit in South Africa in 1993. Now, three decades later, Rwanda is stepping forward to reignite the continent's motorsport legacy. What does this mean for African sports development? How might this impact future international sporting events on the continent? #Formula1 #AfricanSports #RwandaSports #MotorsportInnovation Original article: https://lnkd.in/dbviCmME

Rwanda announces formal bid to host F1 Grand Prix in AFRICA: Rwanda has confirmed its bid to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in the near future, marking a significant step towards reviving the #sport on the African continent. This ambitious endeavor, announced by President Paul Kagame ahead of Friday’s FIA Prize-giving gala in #Kigali, follows months of discussions between the host country’s officials and #Formula1, and positions #Rwanda as the new potential destination for the sport’s return to the African continent after more than 30 years. The African motorsport scene has long been waiting for the return of #F1, with the last race on the continent being held in 1993 in #SouthAfrica at the Kyalami circuit. However, now, with Rwanda’s bid officially on the table, the dream of bringing F1 back to #Africa is within reach. For Rwanda, the allure of hosting a prestigious F1 event is undeniable, offering a platform to showcase the country's stunning scenery, rich culture, and rapid economic development. “I am happy to formally announce that Rwanda is bidding to bring the thrill of racing back to Africa, by hosting a Formula 1 Grand Prix,” the Rwandan President said as he opened the #FIA General Assemblies in Kigali on Friday. “A big thank you to Stefano Domenicali, and the entire team at Formula 1, for the good progress in our discussions so far. “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.” Continue reading.. https://lnkd.in/dJYniGUe Rwanda 🇷🇼 is an AfCFTA member country #UnitedUnderAfCFTA #F1Africa #TransformingAfrica #TheAfricaWeWant #AfCFTA #BrandAfrica #AU #GDP #Investment #Africa #AfricaMeansBusiness #ThisIsAfrica #Diaspora #IT #OneAfrica #AUC #TransAfricanHighway #SMEs #CreatingOneAfricanMarket #Invest #Tariffs #TheAfCFTAEffect #Trade #AI #AfricaRising #FDI #IntraAfricanTrade #Agenda2063 #Partnerships #AfCFTATV #WB #BuildBackBetter #InvestInAfrica #AfricanUnity #IMF #WTO #AfDB #TradeNotAid #AfCFTATrading #TravelToAfrica #CFTA #SAATM #TradeInAfrica #TradeUnderAfCFTA #JoinAfCFTA #AfricaOnTheMove #Infrastructure #Tourism #VisitAfrica #MadeInAfrica #AfCFTASecretariat #PanAfricanism #Investors #PAPSS #ZLECAF #AfricanSolutionsToAfricanProblems #Growth #BetterAfricaBetterWorld #StrongerTogether #UnitedUnderAfCFTA #AfricaYesWeCAN #GlobalAFRICA

TRUE VISIONARIES SEE OPPORTUNITIES WHERE MANY OTHERS ONLY SEE PROBLEMS AND THEN THEY ACT The #RwandanLeadership is truly visionary - They are seeing endless opportunities to be opened up by bringing F1 Grand Prix to Rwanda, Africa! They see what others don't see and that's why they've taken action by officially putting in their bid! My wish is that Rwanda wins the #bid and thereafter, prove to the many #skeptics that #Rwanda (and consequently) Africa is #capable - #capable of exploiting F1 as a sport with its many catalytic factors for fostering development in Africa! Rwanda #GotIT. #F1 will not only enable Rwanda to #RaceFaster but to sustainably #DevelopQuicker! #Rwanda keep moving forward, in faster building #ThatAfricaOfOurWish.

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Rwanda 🇷🇼 has officially announced its bid to host the Formula One (F1) grand prix, potentially marking the sport’s return to Africa since 1993. The plan indicates building a permanent circuit in Bugesera district sharing proximity with the new Bugesera International Airport. The initiative has the backing of the FIA and figures like seven (7) -time Formula One (F1) World Drivers' Champion Lewis Hamilton. It aligns with Rwanda’s strategy to use sports for economic growth and boost its global visibility. #rwanda #formula1 #grandprix #sportbusiness

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