FIA President praises Rwanda’s role in bringing Formula 1 back to Africa
October 14, 2026
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem describes Formula One’s return to Africa as historic, praising Rwanda’s role in making it possible.
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem describes Formula One’s return to Africa as historic, praising Rwanda’s role in making it possible.
President Paul Kagame has said Rwanda’s plan to host Formula One should be viewed within the broader context of the country’s development ambitions and Africa’s progress, rather than as a project too big for Rwanda to handle.
The landmark agreement will see Rwanda host its first Formula One Grand Prix in Bugesera, positioning the country as a major destination for global motorsport while opening new opportunities for tourism, investment and African talent
Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge, 41, has won the Melbourne Marathon, setting a new course record of two hours, nine minutes and 10 seconds.
Dutch tennis player Max Houkes has won the second week of the Rwanda Open M25 after defeating India’s Dev Javia 2–1 in a final that lasted two hours and 43 minutes.
Talks on Rwanda potentially joining the countries that host Formula1 races have reached an advanced stage, with Rwanda possibly being added to the 2030 Formula One calendar.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) could withdraw some of its investments from the United Kingdom if Manchester City, owned by Abu Dhabi United Group, is sanctioned over alleged financial misconduct.
Manchester City has confirmed that it has appealed a ruling by an independent commission appointed by the Premier League’s disciplinary body, which found the club guilty of 115 alleged breaches of the league’s financial regulations.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been stripped of his iconic number seven shirt in the Portugal national team, with the number handed to forward Rafael Leão following reported tensions between the veteran striker, head coach Jorge Jesus and the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF).
American cyclist Brandon McNulty has won the 2026 UCI Road World Championships, taking over the rainbow jersey previously held by Tadej Pogačar, who missed this year’s competition due to injury.
