Rwanda announces bid to join F1 calendar

Within the round-up: Rwanda’s president Paul Kagame introduced the nation is bidding to host its first System 1 race.

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In short

Rwanda goals to hitch F1 calendar

F1 hasn’t raced in Africa because the Kyalami circuit held the final South African Grand Prix in 1993. Kagame mentioned the nation is making “good progress in discussions” with System One Administration CEO Stefano Domenicali.

Talking forward of the annual FIA prize-giving in Kigali, Kagame mentioned: “I’m joyful to formally announce that Rwanda is bidding to carry the fun of racing again to Africa by internet hosting the F1 grand prix. A giant thanks to Stefano and the complete crew at F1, for the great progress in our discussions up to now.”

Martins quickest as check ends

System 2’s three-day post-season testing at Yas Marina concluded with ART’s Victor Martins on high of the instances. His finest effort within the morning session of 1’35.773 wasn’t overwhelmed within the afternoon.

Martins additionally introduced out the pink flags when he got here to a cease at flip 13. One other stoppage adopted later within the day when DAMS driver Jak Crawford crashed on the first nook.

Hadjar nonetheless bemused by title-losing stall

System 2 runner-up Isack Hadjar says his Campos crew nonetheless can not clarify why his automobile stalled firstly of Sunday’s title-deciding race in Abu Dhabi.

“Misplaced the title earlier than we even obtained to race,” he mentioned in a publish on social media. “Nonetheless can’t establish the difficulty that prompted us to stall.

“Anyway, I’m high-quality with [being] vice champion, however not being [un]in a position to battle for it, I’ll by no means be high-quality with that.”

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