u/AlphaRomeo127

Made 3D in Blender for Assetto Corsa

Hotlap video: https://youtu.be/chuHmhEUZrU

Racedepartment download link: https://www.overtake.gg/downloads/rwandaring.86086/

Rwanda seriously aims to bring Formula 1 to the African continent in 2029. The actual circuit will be located close to the new Bugesera Airport, an hour away from the capital city of Kigali. Wurz Design is involved in designing the actual circuit.

My design, the RwandaRing is my second Grade 1 permanent Formula 1 track proposal for Rwanda, located close to the proposed site. It is designed according to the existing surroundings and elevation, serving as another possible example of a Grand Prix in Rwanda.

The circuit

The track layout is based on an Agaseke basket, a symbol of peace and unity in Rwandan culture (see pictures 4-5). After the 1994 Genocide, the age-old tradition of basket weaving paved a way for women to work collectively for a peaceful future. Agaseke represents hope, independence, and economic empowerment for Rwandese women.

The shape of the Agaseke basket translates itself into a clockwise 5.858km circuit close to the Bugesera Airport. Rwanda being the country of a thousand hills, the existing elevation is used to its fullest extent, situated in a valley in between two hills. This results in an elevation difference of 70m! and many up- and downhill corners with banking.

The Kigogoma T3 shows this the best, as there is a long downhill drop, and then a steep rise on exit. The Umuraza T4-5 and Ishobe T10-14 represent the iconic zigzag-pattern of the Agaseke basket. The 9° banked T15, the Agaseke Hairpin, represents the tip of this basket. The track's technical and flowing layout not only puts F1 cars to the test, but also suits lower formula and GT categories. Lastly, the **altitude of ±**1470m plays a major factor here in reducing drag and increasing difficulty.

For my own sanity and after feedback I decided halfway to make this 3D model less detailed, thus resembling more so a draft version. The RwandaRing is my second F1 track proposal for a Rwanda Grand Prix, so check out my previous design if you haven't!

Made in Illustrator and 3D for Assetto Corsa

Hotlap video: https://youtu.be/difP78Z0ffA

Racedepartment download link: https://www.overtake.gg/downloads/rwanda-international-circuit.84101/

Rwanda seriously aims to bring Formula 1 to the African continent in 2029. The actual circuit will be located close to the new Bugesera Airport, an hour away from the capital of Kigali. Alexander Wurz, current GPDA director and former F1 driver, has been tasked to design this circuit.

My design, the Rwanda International Circuit, is a Grade 1 permanent Formula 1 track proposal, located close to the proposed site. It gives Rwanda, and Africa a modern facility to use and promote motorsport within the region. It is designed according to the existing surroundings and elevation.

This circuit may therefore serve as a preview or example of how a permanent F1 track in Rwanda could look like.

The circuit

Rwanda being the country of a thousand hills, this circuit uses elevation to its advantage. With an elevation difference of 50m over the course of the clockwise 5.302km circuit, viewpoints to the surrounding lakes and hills are plentiful for the ±105.000 spectators.

Another element at play is the altitude of almost 1400m. On the 1.35km long main straight, extreme top speeds of ±350km/h can be reached as there is a less air resistance, thus less drag.

The main concept of the track layout is being able to race closely throughout the whole lap. It means having consecutive overtaking zones, strong braking zones, wide track width, and being able to use different racing lines. The whole track has been designed according to these principles.

The Rwanda Sling T1-3 and the Arena T4-6 demonstrate these principles the most. The battle then continues to the Land of a Thousand Hills T7-12, where clever car placement is key. The Bugesera Hairpin T15 is the most challenging corner on the track, as it requires braking while turning, and a strong exit towards the finish line.

Inspiration was taken from Silverstone, Interlagos, Imola, and previous track designs of mine. From the first sketch to the final submission took 8 months. But this is my best and most complete design yet. Let me know your thoughts and feedback!