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Dr Congo writes to Formula One Management to suspend possible future Rwandan Grand Prix

The Democratic Republic of Congo has requested Formula One to suspend talks regarding a race in Rwanda due to accusations against Rwanda of supporting M23 rebels with troops and weapons.
Rwanda's President Paul Kagame expressed interest in hosting a race, stating his country wanted a Formula One event.
A Formula One spokesperson confirmed they are monitoring the situation closely and will assess any future requests based on their values.
Wagner, a South African official, expressed support for a South African bid, highlighting the sacrifices of soldiers who died in peacekeeping efforts.

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Reuters

Dr Congo writes to Formula One Management to suspend possible future Rwandan Grand Prix

10 days ago·United Kingdom

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Business Live

DRC urges F1 to end Rwanda GP talks or risk ‘bloodstains’

DRC foreign minister says she wholeheartedly supports SA’s bid to land a Formula One race for Africa

11 days ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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Times Live

DR Congo asks F1 to halt talks on Rwanda Grand Prix

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has urged Formula One to end talks with Rwanda about hosting a race, saying the Liberty Media-owned sport risks having its brand “smeared by a bloodstained association”.

11 days ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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ESPN

F1 monitoring situation amid Rwanda race concern

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.

11 days ago·United States

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Channel News Asia

DR Congo writes to F1 urging suspension of Rwanda race talks

LONDON : 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".Fighting between the army and Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in eastern Congo has killed thousands s

11 days ago·Singapore

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F1only.fr - F1 News 24/7

A F1 Grand Prix in Rwanda, a blood-stained association?

The Democratic Republic of the Congo urged Formula 1 to abandon discussions with Rwanda about the potential organization of a Grand Prix in that country. In a letter addressed to the CEO of F1, Stefano Domenicali, the DRC Foreign Minister, Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, expressed her concerns about the prospect of a race in Rwanda as the conflict between the two nations continues. The Government of the DRC asked F1 not to consider this idea, which i…

10 days ago

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