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

The track designer is Alexander Wurz, a former F1 driver and the chairman of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association.Wurz's company has been working on the track with local advisers, companies and authorities for more than a year.

Rwandan president Paul Kagame confirms bid to host F1 grand prix - Rwanda hosts the FIA’s end-of-season prize-giving gala in Kigali on Friday night

Rwandan President Paul Kagame joined Max Verstappen on stage when the Red Bull driver collected the Formula One champion's trophy for the fourth year in a row at an awards ceremony held in Africa for the first time on Friday.

If it is up to F1 and the FIA, a Grand Prix in Rwanda will happen. Led by President Paul Kagame, the African country has also officially announced their interest in hosting and event. CEO of Formula One Management,

Rwanda has expressed its desire to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, as announced by its President, Paul Kagame. The FIA, the governing body of motorsport, has been in discussions with the African nation for several months and is reportedly supportive of bringing a race back to the continent.

President Paul Kagame announced on Friday that Rwanda would bid to host a Formula One race in the capital Kigali. For the latest F1 news, bookmark The South African website’s dedicated section for free-to-read content The Great Lakes nation has been actively pursuing plans to host an F1 Grand Prix,

KIGALI–Rwandan President Paul Kagame joined Max Verstappen on stage when the Red Bull driver collected the Formula One champion’s trophy for the fourth year in a row at an awards ceremony held in Africa for the first time on Friday.