Drc Writes To F1 Urging Suspension Of Rwanda Race Talks
The Democratic Republic of Congo DRC has urged Formula One to end talks with Rwanda over hosting a race, saying the Liberty Media-owned sport risks having its brand smeared by a blood-stained association.
Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner, who has called on soccer clubs Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Paris St Germain to end sponsorship agreements with Rwanda, wrote to Formula One on Tuesday.
In the letter to London-based Formula One chief executive Stefano Domenicali she expressed deep concern over the sports dialogue with Rwanda.
While I applaud Formula Ones desire to host a grand prix in Africa, I question whether Rwanda would be a choice that best represents our continent and urge you to end negotiations and rule Rwanda out as a potential host, wrote the minister.
Does Formula One really want its brand smeared by a blood-stained association with Rwanda? Is this really the best country to represent Africa in global Motorsport?
