Formula 1: Hamilton backs a Rwanda Grand Prix despite criticism

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, 41, supports a proposed Grand Prix in Rwanda and says he has long advocated Formula 1’s return to Africa, which has been absent from the calendar since 1993. He acknowledges concerns about Rwanda’s political situation but says hosting a race should not mean ignoring them. Amnesty International accuses Kigali of seeking to improve its image through the event, while the Democratic Republic of the Congo opposes Rwanda’s bid amid accusations that Rwanda supports M23 rebels in eastern Congo. Formula 1’s return to Africa is being considered for the early 2030s, with no specific date set.