Representatives of the Democratic Republic of Congo have called for not entertaining the idea of approving a Rwanda Grand Prix amidst a long -running conflict in the region on Formula 1.
Since 2022, DRC has been entangled in a bloody conflict with the M23 movement, a military rebel group supported by the Rwanda Army, which has taken over the swaths of the region in North Kivu province, which is the border of Rwanda.
Against the backdrop of new clashes around the city Goma, DRC Foreign Minister Theres Kayikwamba Wagner has urged FORC CEO Stephano Domainley to Future Grand in the country Do not entertain the conversation with Rwanda on Prix, which is the desire of the Strongman Paul Kagame of the country.
Wagner wrote in the letter, “I write to express deep concern about Formula 1. City am And since then Autosport has been confirmed as real.
“Rwanda is currently occupying a large part of the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, in collaboration with its proxy M3, while displacing more than 700,000 Congo citizens.
“When I appreciate the desire of Formula 1 to host a grand prix in Africa, I question whether Rwanda will be an option that represents our continent best and ends the conversation with you and a potential He urges to rule Rwanda as a host.
“Does Formula 1 really want her brand to smear with blood-dot cooperation with Rwanda? Is it really the best country to represent Africa in Global Motorsport? ,
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Rwanda has repeatedly denied that its army has been supporting the M23 rebels in DRC, but the United Nations has long disputed.
In recent years Rwanda has been looking at the world stage to profile herself and – along with other high -profile sports events – became the first African nation since 1993 to host a Grand Prix. It is looking to create a new, permanent race track near Bugsera Airport employed near Capital City Kigali.
Kigali hosted Fiah’s annual award in December to Gayle Gayle, where President Kagame officially started the country’s dialect.
He said, “I formally are happy to announce that Rwanda is bidding to bring back the thrill of racing in Africa by hosting a Formula 1 Grand Prix,” he said.
“For good progress in discussions so far, a great thanks to the entire team in Stephano Domainley and F1. I assure you that we are contacting this opportunity and commitment with the opportunity.”
Earlier this month, Wagner called the Arsenal of Football Giants, Bayern Munich and PSG to end their ‘Visit Rwanda’ sponsorship deals. The country is also ready to host the 2025 UCI World Road Psychiatry Championship in September.
As F1 seems to expand into Africa, South Africa is another contenders on the continent to host a grand prix. The government there is actively demanding dialects from future promoters to run the program, the existing circuit in Kayalami and two most logical options with a road race in Cape Town which have emerged so far.
Burbing series is also getting very interested from other ambitious host countries around the world, including Thailand and South Korea, so a seller’s 24-race calendar in the market is getting high marks to any possible bid to secure a slot on a 24-race calendar in a seller’s market. will be. The board is to be considered.
When contacted for the comment, an F1 spokesman said: “We are closely monitoring developments related to DRC and Rwanda and continue to do so.
“We have received requests from many places around the world who want to host the future Formula 1 race. We assess any possible request in detail and any decision of the future will be based on complete information and our sports What is in the best interests of our.
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