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South Africa minister makes defiant Africa claim as Rwanda F1 race nears
Original: South Africa minister makes defiant Africa claim as F1 race in Rwanda nears
A South African government minister has made a defiant statement about Africa as Formula 1 moves closer to holding a race in Rwanda. The comment, picked up by Yahoo Sports, comes amid growing momentum around a potential grand prix on the continent, which has not hosted a Formula 1 event since South Africa last held one in 1993. The remarks are being discussed in motorsport and regional news circles.
Why now: Formula 1's planned race in Rwanda is drawing attention to African motorsport and prompting political statements from regional leaders.
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