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Rwanda to host Formula 1 race for 10 years

Lewis Hamilton has advocated for years to bring Formula 1 back to Africa, achieving his goal through Rwanda's decade-long hosting agreement.

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Kenji Moonfield on BBN Tonight
Published 7:21 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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First reported by ESPN: “Our weekly NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus the biggest defensive issue for each team”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:21 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: Power Rankings, Rwanda, NFL.
BBN covered this story before: Libya floods hit Tripoli hospitals as F1 Rwanda race plans stay on… (October 13).

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Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorLewis Hamilton asked for years, and Formula 1 says yes: Rwanda will host a race for ten years, bringing the sport back to Africa.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentTen years? Is that how long the race is, or does he just drive slowly?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThat is the contract, Kenji. A decade of guaranteed work. I never got one of those.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo Hamilton got ten years and you got a good seat for the anthem.