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.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has challenged Rwanda’s bid to host the Formula 1 Grand Prix, urging the host to terminate discussions. ・DRC is challenging Rwanda's bid to host the Formula 1 Grand Prix ・DRC warns that Formula 1 risks having its brand 'smeared by a blood-stained association' if it allows Rwanda to host the event ・Rwanda

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.

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.

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 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 letter sent by DRC government discouraging it from hosting a race in neighbouring Rwanda amid bloody conflict