Rwandan President Paul Kagame has formally introduced the nation’s bid to host a System 1 Grand Prix, marking a major step towards bringing F1 to Africa for the primary time since 1993. Talking on the FIA prize-giving ceremony in Kigali, Kagame acknowledged that Rwanda is approaching the “alternative with the seriousness and dedication which it deserves.” Kigali’s effort aligns with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali’s imaginative and prescient of increasing the game to Africa, with Kagame revealing that discussions are progressing effectively. In his speech, Kagame emphasised the significance of providing all international locations, no matter revenue stage, a good probability to host main sporting occasions, urging a shift away from outdated biases. Whereas plans are progressing, the race has not but been confirmed on future F1 calendars. Nonetheless, optimism stays excessive for Africa’s motorsport resurgence.
SOURCE: ESPN