"Lifelong dream": Hamilton hails Africa’s F1 return in Rwanda, hints at extending career

"Lifelong dream": Hamilton hails Africa’s F1 return in Rwanda, hints at extending career - Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton backs the sport’s return to Africa through a proposed Rwanda Grand Prix in the early 2030s. (Photo: Courtesy)

Hamilton said the prospect of racing on the continent could extend his career, describing an African race as a long-held dream he has championed for years.

Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has welcomed the sport’s planned return to Africa with a proposed Rwanda Grand Prix.

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Hamilton said the proposed event should be viewed as an opportunity to showcase Africa’s diverse cultures rather than focus on a single country.

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