# Formula 1 chooses Rwanda over France or Germany for a new race

> Formula 1 has selected Rwanda to host a future Grand Prix, at the expense of France and Germany, illustrating the priority given to emerging commercial markets.

**In brief**: Motorsport event (severity: notable) in Rwanda, first detected on 5 November 2026 at 07:00. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 5 November 2026 at 07:00.

- Category: Motorsport
- Severity: Notable
- Countries: Rwanda
- First detected: 5 November 2026 at 07:00
- Updated: 5 November 2026 at 07:00
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/4729-formula-1-chooses-rwanda-over-france-or-germany-for-a-new-race

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Why F1 picked Rwanda for a new race over France and Germany](https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motorsport/why-f1-picked-rwanda-new-race-over-france-and-germany) — autocar.co.uk, 5 November 2026 at 07:00

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Cite as: Mecapress, “Formula 1 chooses Rwanda over France or Germany for a new race”, https://mecapress.com/events/4729-formula-1-chooses-rwanda-over-france-or-germany-for-a-new-race
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