Congo against Rwanda Grand Prix
The conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda has been going on for many years and could prevent the Grand Prix from taking place. At last year's FIA season-end awards ceremony, Rwandan President Paul Kagame confirmed the submission of an official bid to host the Grand Prix. In response, in a letter to Formula 1 Executive Director Stefano Domenicali, Congolese Foreign Minister Theresa Kayikwamba Wagner expressed concern over the matter.
Therese Kayikwamba Wagner: "Rwanda is currently occupying most of the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, displacing over 700,000 of our citizens. While I welcome Formula 1's desire to host a Grand Prix in Africa, I doubt that Rwanda will best represent our continent and I urge you to stop negotiations and exclude Rwanda as a potential host. Does Formula 1 really want its brand to be tarnished by a bloody association with Rwanda? Is it really the best country to represent Africa in world motorsport?"
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Congo against Rwanda Grand Prix
The conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda has been going on for many years and could prevent the Grand Prix from taking place.