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Hamilton's 45-Year-Old African Dream

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Formula 1 confirmed a 10-year deal for an African Grand Prix in Rwanda, with the first race expected in the early 2030s at a new purpose-built circuit near Bugesera. It will be F1's first race in Africa since 1993.

F1 has wanted to return to Africa, the only inhabited continent without a race, and Rwanda's government pushed for it; the deal is part of a long-term commitment, though it has drawn sportswashing accusations.

Game 1 of the 2026 World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers starts Friday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. ET, about 24 hours after this post.

F1 has confirmed an African Grand Prix in Rwanda for the early 2030s, and Lewis Hamilton, 41, says he may have to keep racing until at least 45 to achieve his dream of racing in Africa. This is a paid promotion for Thorne Health supplements featuring UFC fighter Merab Dvalishvili.

Donovan Mitchell had 15 points as the Cavaliers led in the second quarter on ESPN.

Fernando Alonso qualified 8th and finished 2nd in the 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, a chaotic wet-dry race.

Lewis Hamilton has long campaigned for an African Grand Prix and said he does not want to retire from F1 without racing on the continent.

The reported criticism from President Trump may be real, but LeBron James is not a 76ers star; he plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, so the post misidentifies his team.

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F1 has confirmed an African Grand Prix in Rwanda for the early 2030s, and Lewis Hamilton, 41, says he may have to keep racing until at least 45 to achieve his dream of racing in Africa. This is a paid promotion for Thorne Health supplements featuring UFC fighter Merab Dvalishvili.

Lewis isn't leaving any time soon 🤩 Hamilton's dream to drive in the future African Grand Prix could further extend his legendary run in Formula 1 🏁 #F1 #USGP https://t.co/xLeei0J6nN

Original post · Formula 1 (@F1)

[espn.com](https://www.espn.com/f1/story//id/50250018/lewis-hamilton-forced-keep-driving-mid-40s-achieve-dream-racing-africa) NAMES: African Grand Prix = new F1

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Fernando Alonso qualified 8th and finished 2nd in the 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, a chaotic wet-dry race.

🇧🇷 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix Car 5 🇪🇸 Fernando Alonso - Ferrari F2012 V8 Qualifying - 8th Race - 🥈 The 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix (held on November 25, 2012, at Interlagos) is widely regarded as one of the most chaotic, dramatic, and iconic season finales in Formula 1 https:/

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Lewis Hamilton has long campaigned for an African Grand Prix and said he does not want to retire from F1 without racing on the continent.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝟏 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 • Lewis Hamilton: The seven-time world champion has long campaigned for an African Grand Prix, saying he does not want to retire from Formula 1 without racing on the continent. “We need to

Original post · The New Times (Rwanda) (@NewTimesRwanda)

[bbc.com](https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/czd882zjjq0o)

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The reported criticism from President Trump may be real, but LeBron James is not a 76ers star; he plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, so the post misidentifies his team.

Trump criticizes LeBron for not standing still during national anthem - President Donald Trump has accused LeBron James of disrespecting the U.S. after the 76ers star appeared to continue his warmups during the national anthem.

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[espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/story//id/50251603/president-trump-criticizes-lebron-james-anthem-actions) NAMES: LeBron James = Los Angeles Lakers forward,

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LLewis Hamilton says he'll race until he's 45 just to get one shot at Africa.
MThat's a man who knows what he wants. Rwanda's got the race, early 2030s.
LFirst F1 race in Africa since 1993. That's a thirty-year gap, Marcus.
MAnd Hamilton's 41 now. He's basically saying, I'll stretch this career to the breaking point.
LWhy not? The man's still winning. You don't walk away from history.
MYou don't walk away from a 10-year deal either. Rwanda's paying for a purpose-built circuit.
LAnd critics are already calling it sportswashing. Human rights record, the whole thing.
MThat's the real fight. F1 says Africa's always been part of the future. Critics say it's a PR move.
LBut Hamilton's been campaigning for this for years. He's not a PR puppet.
MNo, he's a driver with a dream. But the money behind it? That's where the questions live.
LFair. But if the race happens, and he's on that grid at 45, that's a moment.
MYou'll be crying in the stands, Liam.
LI'll be crying in my living room. Different thing.
MSpeaking of living rooms, the World Series starts tomorrow night. Rays and Brewers.
LGame 1, Friday, 8 p.m. Eastern. MLB just posted the countdown.
MTampa Bay against Milwaukee. Two small markets, two teams nobody picked in March.
LAnd that's exactly why I love this. No Yankees, no Dodgers. Just baseball.
MYou love it until the ratings come out. Then you'll be crying again.
LRatings don't win rings, Marcus! The Rays have the best rotation in baseball.
MThe Brewers have the best bullpen. And their lineup's deeper than people think.
LDeeper? Tampa's got Caminero, Misiorowski, the whole young core.
MAnd Milwaukee's got Chourio and Contreras. Don't sleep on them.
LI'm not sleeping! I'm saying the Rays are the better team.
MThen say it with your chest. But the Brewers won 95 games.
LFine. It's a coin flip. But my coin lands on Tampa.
MYour coin's been wrong all season.
LThat's a low blow.
MMeanwhile, Donovan Mitchell's already cooking. Fifteen points in the first quarter against Philly.
LSpida hit a buzzer-beater from deep to end the first. Cavs are rolling.
MThat's the Mitchell Cleveland paid for. When he's aggressive early, they're scary.
LBut it's one quarter. Philly's got LeBron now. They'll adjust.
MLeBron's 41. He's not chasing Mitchell around screens all night.
LHe doesn't have to! He's got Maxey and Brown. That's a three-headed monster.
MA three-headed monster that's 0-2 to start the season.
LIt's October! Nobody's won anything yet.
MTell that to the Cavs. They're playing like it's June.
LFine. But if Philly wins this game, I'm bringing this up.
MYou'll bring it up anyway.
LTrue.
MOne more thing: Trump's out here criticizing LeBron for not standing still during the anthem.
LAnd the post says LeBron's a 76ers star. He's a Laker, Marcus.
MDetails. Who needs 'em when you've got a hot take?
LIt's not a hot take, it's a factual error. LeBron plays in LA.
MThe criticism's real, but the team's wrong. That's the point.
LAnd the criticism itself? LeBron's been doing the same warmup routine for years.
MSo now it's a problem? He's not disrespecting anything.
LExactly! It's manufactured outrage.
MManufactured outrage on a Thursday night. What else is new?
LFair point.

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