Africa could reclaim its spot on the Formula 1 calendar after Rwanda's President Paul Kagame officially confirmed his country's bid.

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has officially announced the country’s bid to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, marking a significant step toward bringing F1 to Africa for the first time since 1993. Speaking at the FIA prize-giving ceremony in Kigali,

Reports have suggested that the new track would be near a new international airport under construction at Bugesera.

Rwandan president Paul Kagame launched his country’s F1 bid at the FIA’s General Assembly in Kigali, where Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen was received the winner’s trophy after successfully retaining the F1 Driver’s title for a fourth consecutive season.