Amnesty accuses F1 of "sportswashing" as Rwanda gets 10-year Grand Prix deal
Formula 1 and Rwanda announced a 10-year deal for a Grand Prix in the early 2030s, the first F1 race in Africa since 1993, and Amnesty International criticized it.
Amnesty International has accused Formula One of offering Rwanda a "sportswashing prize", France 24 reports. The criticism came after F1 and Rwanda announced a 10-year deal to hold a Grand Prix in the country.
The race is set for "the early 2030s", according to France 24 and Deutsche Welle. It will be Africa's first F1 Grand Prix since 1993. France 24 says the announcement was made on Tuesday.
Al Jazeera reports the races will be held at a purpose-built track on the outskirts of the capital, Kigali.
France 24 says Rwanda has pursued a Grand Prix for years. It has also used football, basketball and other sports to improve its image and attract investment.
The reports do not include a response from F1 or Rwanda to Amnesty's accusation.
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- Deutsche WelleFormula 1: Rwanda to bring sport back to AfricaTue, Oct 13, 7:20 AM EDT
- Al JazeeraRwanda to host a Grand Prix in 2030s as Formula One returns to AfricaTue, Oct 13, 8:59 AM EDT
- Al JazeeraF1 set to return to Africa for first time in three decadesTue, Oct 13, 9:29 AM EDT
- France 24F1, Rwanda announce creation of African Grand PrixWed, Oct 14, 6:51 AM EDT
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- Tue, Oct 13, 9:25 AM EDT, 2 outlets: Rwanda to host Formula 1 Grand Prix under 10-year deal