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Lewis Hamilton aims to extend his career into the 2030s to participate in the African Grand Prix in Rwanda. The Ferrari driver currently sits third in the championship standings, just one point behind George Russell, as he focuses on helping his team secure second in the constructors' standings.
Lewis Hamilton plans to prolong his Formula 1 career into his mid-forties to compete in Rwanda following a new ten-year deal for a Grand Prix. The proposed race at the RISE Motordrome near Kigali faces scrutiny due to regional political tensions involving the DR Congo.
FIA President Ben Sulayem plans to reintroduce V8 engines in 2030 to address driver dissatisfaction with 2026 power units. This technical shift aims to reduce engine weight by 80kg and coincides with the launch of the African Grand Prix at a new facility in Rwanda.
Rwanda has signed a decade-long agreement to host the Formula 1 African Grand Prix starting in the early 2030s. The race will be held at a new 6km circuit in Bugesera, marking the sport's return to the continent after nearly 40 years.