Rwanda, F1

Formula 1 race in Rwanda would be ‘blood-stained’, says DRC
Formula 1 risks having its brand “smeared by a blood-stained association with Rwanda” if it presses ahead with talks to stage a grand prix in Kigali, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has warned.
F1 'monitoring' Rwanda-DRC developments amid potential race
Formula 1 has said it is closely monitoring developments after concerns were raised by the Democratic Republic of Congo over a potential race in Rwanda.
F1 urged by DR Congo to end talks with ‘blood-stained’ Rwanda over hosting race
Rwandan president Paul Kagame announced last December, while the east African country hosted the FIA end-of-season awards gala, that Rwanda is bidding to host an F1 race as the sport eyes a return to the African continent for the first time since 1993. South Africa are also keen on a return to the calendar.
F1 'monitors' conflict amid Rwanda grand prix concerns
Formula 1 says it is "closely monitoring" the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the context of Rwanda's bid to host a grand prix.
DR Congo writes to F1 urging suspension of Rwanda race talks
The Democratic Republic of Congo 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".
F1 Cautioned Against Rwanda Grand Prix As 'Deep Concern' Revealed Amid Ongoing Conflict
Formula 1 has been warned against hosting a Grand Prix in Rwanda by the Democratic Republic of Congo. DRC officials, led by Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba
DRC Concerns Threaten Rwanda’s Bid for Africa’s First F1 Race Since 1993
Formula 1 has announced that it is monitoring the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo amid Rwanda’s bid to host a grand prix. The DRC’s foreign affairs minister, Therese Kayikwamba Wagner,
Rwanda's F1 bid in jeopardy amid Congo conflict
When the Rwandan capital Kigali hosted the FIA's end-of-year prize-giving gala in December, President Paul Kagame formally outlined the country's ambitions to bring Formula 1 to Africa.
F1 Responds To Rwanda Grand Prix Concerns After DPC Pens Letter
Formula 1 has responded to the concerns raised about a potential Grand Prix in Rwanda after objections were raised by the Democratic Republic of Congo. The DRC
Conflict Could Derail Rwanda's F1 Race Bid
African country Congo has thrown a spanner in the works of neighbouring Rwanda’s clear plans to join the Formula 1 calendar. When Rwandan capital
F1 warned against "blood-stained" Rwanda race by Democratic Republic of Congo
F1 responds to letter sent by DRC government discouraging it from hosting a race in neighbouring Rwanda amid bloody conflict
Congo asks NBA, F1, soccer teams to end Rwanda deals
The NBA, whose recent Africa expansion is centered in Rwanda, is the latest to receive a letter from Congo officials; soccer ...
DR Congo calls on NBA to drop sponsorship deals with Rwanda
The Democratic Republic of Congo has asked the NBA to end the sponsorship deals of its Basketball Africa League with Rwandan ...
Congo reportedly asks NBA to cut ties with Rwanda, which is central to the Basketball Africa League
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has asked the NBA, along with Formula 1 and numerous major European soccer clubs, ...
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