Sports · 18 August 2026

Formula 1 could soon add new races in Rwanda, Thailand and South Africa

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The sport's boss says returning to Germany's Hockenheim track will "definitely happen", while South Africa renovates its Kyalami circuit. Rwanda is planning a brand-new course near Kigali, and Thailand's government wants to spend about £1bn on a Bangkok street race. Malaysia also hopes its Sepang track can make a permanent comeback after it stepped in to run a relocated race this year.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 August 2026 at 14:56

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