Africa could reclaim its spot on the Formula 1 calendar after Rwanda's President Paul Kagame officially confirmed his country's bid.

Reports have suggested that the new track would be near a new international airport under construction at Bugesera.

Rwanda president Paul Kagame has confirmed his country is bidding to host a grand prix in the future and said "good progress" has been made in discussions with Formula 1.

If it is up to F1 and the FIA, a Grand Prix in Rwanda will happen. Led by President Paul Kagame, the African country has also officially announced their interest in hosting and event. CEO of Formula One Management,

The track designer is Alexander Wurz, a former F1 driver and the chairman of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association.Wurz's company has been working on the track with local advisers, companies and authorities for more than a year.

The continent has not hosted a grand prix since the 1993 South Africa Grand Prix at the Kyalami Circuit just north of Johannesburg.

KIGALI (Reuters) -Rwandan president Paul Kagame announced his country's bid for a Formula One race on Friday, ahead of an awards ceremony in the capital Kigali that will hand the champion's trophy to Max Verstappen for a fourth year in a row.

Rwanda President Paul Kagame has confirmed that the country will submit a bid to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix. Kagame is aiming to bring Formula 1 back to Africa, with talks between the sport’s leaders and the country taking place over the last few months.

Rwanda has expressed its desire to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, as announced by its President, Paul Kagame. The FIA, the governing body of motorsport, has been in discussions with the African nation for several months and is reportedly supportive of bringing a race back to the continent.

Rwandan President Paul Kagame joined Max Verstappen on stage when the Red Bull driver collected the Formula One champion's trophy for the fourth year in a row at an awards ceremony held in Africa for the first time on Friday.