Sports · 2026-10-24 · Morning briefing

Hamilton aims to extend F1 career for Rwandan Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton, the 41-year-old seven-time world champion, plans to extend his Formula One career into the early 2030s. His stated goal is to compete in the newly announced African Grand Prix in Rwanda, which will mark the sport's return to the continent for the first time since a race was held in South Africa in 1993.

The event is part of a 10-year agreement for a race on a yet-to-be-built circuit in Bugesera, 25 miles south of the capital, Kigali. The deal has drawn sharp criticism from human rights organisations. Amnesty UK called it a "sportswashing prize" for the Rwandan authorities, citing the country's record on arbitrary detention and repression of free speech.

Hamilton, whose current Ferrari contract ends after the 2027 season, has defended the race as a potential "force for good." To compete in Rwanda, he would need to continue racing into his mid-40s; the oldest driver on the current F1 grid is 45-year-old Fernando Alonso.

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• Lewis Hamilton reveals African Grand Prix dream as he vows to extend F1 career
• Lewis Hamilton inspired to prolong career for Formula 1 return to Africa with the Rwandan Grand Prix
• Lewis Hamilton Hints at Extended F1 Career Following Africa Grand Prix Decision
• Hamilton cheers F1’s Rwanda plan, hints at delaying retirement to race in Africa
• Lewis Hamilton aims to extend career till early 2030s so he can race in African Grand Prix

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