Lewis Hamilton supports Rwandan Grand Prix ahead of F1 talks

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Plans to return to South Africa recently fell through but F1 boss Stefano Domenicali revealed last week that Rwanda has “serious” plans to host a grand prix. Rwanda is a longer project, but it’s amazing that they’re so keen to get a part of it.” Rwandan executives insist the East African country is “ready” to host a Formula One grand prix. open image in gallery Lewis Hamilton said Formula One cannot continue to ignore Africa “It is time for Africa to be part of the F1 calendar,” said Automobile Club of Rwanda president Christian Gakwaya. “For motorsports in Rwanda, hosting F1 is an important part of a broader strategy that includes infrastructure development, capacity building and schools, and the drive to host more international events and championships.” Rwanda is set to showcase itself to the FIA – F1’s governing body – when the capital Kigali hosts this year’s FIA awards ceremony in December.