Formula 1 is reportedly moving forward with plans to return to Africa, with Rwanda selected to host a Grand Prix starting from the 2030 season. While Formula 1 and Rwandan authorities have not yet officially confirmed the addition of this new event to the calendar, an official announcement could come before the end of the year, potentially within the next few weeks. The move would mark the first Formula 1 race on the continent since the 1993 South African Grand Prix at Kyalami. President Paul Kagame has been lobbying for several years to bring a Formula 1 race to Rwanda. Kigali hosted the 2024 FIA World Congress and the annual award ceremony of the federation, where Kagame publicly confirmed Rwanda's candidacy to host a Formula 1 race. The project initially raised concerns, as Rwanda currently lacks a circuit meeting Formula 1 standards. However, discussions have continued, with Kagame attending the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix and reportedly maintaining close contact with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and Formula 1 president and chief executive Stefano Domenicali. The decision has reportedly been made to build a permanent circuit approximately 40 kilometers from Kigali, near the Bugesera International Airport. The design would be entrusted to WurzDesign, the company of former Formula 1 driver Alexander Wurz, which also collaborates with Tilke Engineering on the Qiddiya Speed Park in Saudi Arabia. This partnership suggests a focus on creating a high-quality, internationally competitive track that meets Formula 1's strict safety and technical requirements. The return of Formula 1 to Africa would mark the first such event since the 1993 South African Grand Prix at Kyalami. Various countries, including South Africa, Morocco, and Nigeria, have attempted to bring F1 back to the continent. South Africa is working on projects around Kyalami and Cape Town, while Morocco and Nigeria have also been linked to potential candidacies. Support for the return to Africa includes figures such as Lewis Hamilton, who has expressed support for a Grand Prix on the continent, as well as Ben Sulayem and Domenicali, who have also publicly endorsed the prospect. Rwanda is said to have won the bid for the first African Grand Prix since 1993, though official confirmation from Formula 1 is still pending. The project is expected to be finalized in the coming weeks, with the first edition planned for 2030.