F1's deal with Rwanda is for 10 years, but due to the country's human rights record, awarding the race has been criticized as an act of sportswashing.
The award, however, faced criticism due to the country's human rights record, with the event being described as an act of sportswashing.
Despite these criticisms, Hamilton believes the meeting will be a positive force in Africa and provide an opportunity for people to become more interested in the continent, while highlighting the need for education.
The Briton, who had been campaigning for a long time for the organization of a race on the African continent, confided at a press conference that it was his dream.
The driver said he now felt obliged to stay longer due to this new race, affirming his intention to continue fighting to stay fit and achieve good results.
Rwandan authorities face accusations of arbitrary detention, torture and repression of freedom of expression.
I know a lot of people don't want this to happen, because they would be so powerful if they did, but I still hope they do at some point. Hamilton felt that at least the race would provide an opportunity for people to become more interested in Africa.
I think there is a lot of peace and I hope we get there at some point. Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli heads into this weekend's United States Grand Prix in position to clinch his first F1 title.