Key facts
- Lewis Hamilton wants to race until the early 2030s to compete in the Rwanda Grand Prix.
- The African Grand Prix in Rwanda is scheduled to begin in the early 2030s.
- Amnesty UK criticized the F1 deal as sportswashing due to Rwanda's human rights record.
- Hamilton believes the race can be a positive force and encourage education about Africa.
Lewis Hamilton has expressed his desire to extend his Formula One career into the early 2030s, specifically to compete in the African Grand Prix planned for Rwanda. The seven-time world champion believes the race, set to be held on a purpose-built circuit in Bugesera starting in the early 2030s, can be a positive influence. This marks F1's return to Africa for the first time since 1993. Hamilton, whose current contract with Ferrari extends to the end of 2027, hopes to continue racing for at least four more years to make the event. He acknowledged criticisms regarding Rwanda's human rights record, with Amnesty UK labeling the deal as sportswashing, but expressed optimism that the race would foster greater interest and education about the continent.