Missed Apex Formula 1 Podcast Will Rwanda Really Get an F1 Race?
Oct 15, 2026
Chris Stevens, a motorsport commentator and racing-focused social-media professional, joins the discussion on Rwanda’s ambitious F1 plans and its spectacular proposed mountain circuit. They explore the project’s funding, airport dependency, tourism potential and design challenges. The conversation also covers Haas’s Ferrari ties, Rafael Câmara, Red Bull’s driver pipeline, and the hybrid rules creating unpredictable performance swings.
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Rwanda’s Spectacular Track Is Still Only A Master Plan
- Rwanda’s proposed circuit benefits from dramatic natural terrain, including roughly 200 metres of elevation change over six kilometres.
- The published render is only a master plan, not an approved, funded or final track layout.
Rwanda Wants An African Business Hub With F1
- Rwanda wants the race to represent Africa while functioning as a regional business hub, not merely a spectator event.
- Promoters expect companies and sponsors from across the continent to participate in the venue.
Rwanda’s Airport Is The Biggest Green Light
- Qatar’s involvement strengthens Rwanda’s prospects, but a new airport remains a crucial condition for handling potentially 300,000 visitors.
- With no firm race year and investors still needed, the project remains promotional rather than construction-ready.