# Rwanda selected to host Formula 1 race in landmark move

Rwanda has been chosen to host a Formula 1 race, a move described as a landmark moment for the sport. The decision would bring F1 back to Africa and raise Rwanda's global profile, while questions remain over logistics and timing.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/cw62yglre6y5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:01:17 GMT

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/15/congo-protests-formula-1s-indefensible-decision-to-race-in-rwanda?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:13:17 +0000