Rwanda, DR Congo

F1 urged by DR Congo to end talks with ‘blood-stained’ Rwanda over hosting race
F1 urged by DR Congo to end talks with ‘blood-stained’ Rwanda over hosting race - Rwandan president Paul Kagame announced last December that the country is bidding to host an F1 grand prix
F1 responds to warning about “blood-stained” Rwanda race
F1 has been urged by the DRC to shelve the idea of staging a grand prix in Rwanda amid conflict between the two nations.
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 '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.
DRC warns F1 off Rwanda
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially warned F1 to abandon talks with Rwanda over the possibility of hosting a round of the world championship.
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. (…)
Formula 1 race in Rwanda would be ‘blood-stained’, says DRC
Formula 1 will be “smeared by a blood-stained association with Rwanda” if it stages a race in Kigali, says the Democratic Republic of Congo.
DRC to Formula 1: Don’t partner with ‘blood-stained’ Rwanda
The Democratic Republic of Congo has made a formal plea to Formula 1, urging the latter to abandon its discussions with Rwanda.
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.
F1 raises concerns over Grand Prix and considers pulling location
F1 chiefs have raised concerns over hosting a Grand Prix in Rwanda and could opt against handing the country a race during ...
Rwanda turning to sport to polish international image
A sponsorship deal with Bayern Munich has thrown Rwanda in to the international sporting spotlight. The African country is ...