F1 Hypocrisy: Cancel Abu Dhabi GP. Apply Russia rule to Sudan genocide complicity.

The Issue

 

 

Paragraph 1: Who is Impacted?
Hundreds of thousands of Sudanese civilians, particularly in Darfur, are currently facing horrific violence, mass displacement, and the threat of famine caused by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia. Eyewitness accounts and international reports confirm atrocities amounting to genocide, including targeted killings, mass rapes, and ethnic cleansing. Crucially, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been repeatedly accused by UN experts and investigative journalists of providing vital financial, logistical, and military support to the RSF, enabling this campaign of terror. By continuing to host the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Formula 1 is providing a powerful global platform for a nation accused of facilitating the slaughter and displacement of vulnerable people in Sudan.

 

Paragraph 2: What is at Stake?
The moral integrity of Formula 1's entire brand is at stake. F1 previously set a clear ethical precedent by swiftly cancelling the Russian Grand Prix in 2022 following the invasion of Ukraine, stating the race was "impossible" under those circumstances. By continuing the high-value Abu Dhabi Grand Prix—an event that generates over $300 million annually for the host nation—F1 explicitly sanctions the UAE’s alleged actions through Sportswashing. Maintaining this status quo confirms a profound double standard: war crimes committed by Russian allies are punished, but those allegedly supported by wealthy Middle Eastern hosts are ignored for profit. This inaction renders F1’s slogan "We Race As One" utterly meaningless and makes the sport complicit in the cover-up.

Paragraph 3: Why is Now the Time to Act?
The crisis in Sudan is worsening daily, and the window to prevent further large-scale atrocities is closing. The time to act is now, before the next Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is hosted and provides the UAE with another seamless platform for global distraction. We demand that F1, the FIA, the teams, and the sponsors uphold their stated commitment to human rights and cease their hypocrisy. By applying the clear moral precedent set by the cancellation of the Russian GP, F1 can send an unequivocal message that complicity in alleged genocide will not be tolerated. We urge F1 to make a morally conscious decision and Cancel the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix immediately.

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The Issue

 

 

Paragraph 1: Who is Impacted?
Hundreds of thousands of Sudanese civilians, particularly in Darfur, are currently facing horrific violence, mass displacement, and the threat of famine caused by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia. Eyewitness accounts and international reports confirm atrocities amounting to genocide, including targeted killings, mass rapes, and ethnic cleansing. Crucially, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been repeatedly accused by UN experts and investigative journalists of providing vital financial, logistical, and military support to the RSF, enabling this campaign of terror. By continuing to host the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Formula 1 is providing a powerful global platform for a nation accused of facilitating the slaughter and displacement of vulnerable people in Sudan.

 

Paragraph 2: What is at Stake?
The moral integrity of Formula 1's entire brand is at stake. F1 previously set a clear ethical precedent by swiftly cancelling the Russian Grand Prix in 2022 following the invasion of Ukraine, stating the race was "impossible" under those circumstances. By continuing the high-value Abu Dhabi Grand Prix—an event that generates over $300 million annually for the host nation—F1 explicitly sanctions the UAE’s alleged actions through Sportswashing. Maintaining this status quo confirms a profound double standard: war crimes committed by Russian allies are punished, but those allegedly supported by wealthy Middle Eastern hosts are ignored for profit. This inaction renders F1’s slogan "We Race As One" utterly meaningless and makes the sport complicit in the cover-up.

Paragraph 3: Why is Now the Time to Act?
The crisis in Sudan is worsening daily, and the window to prevent further large-scale atrocities is closing. The time to act is now, before the next Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is hosted and provides the UAE with another seamless platform for global distraction. We demand that F1, the FIA, the teams, and the sponsors uphold their stated commitment to human rights and cease their hypocrisy. By applying the clear moral precedent set by the cancellation of the Russian GP, F1 can send an unequivocal message that complicity in alleged genocide will not be tolerated. We urge F1 to make a morally conscious decision and Cancel the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix immediately.

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The Decision Makers

Liberty Media
Liberty Media
F1's Parent Company
F1 Teams & Principals
F1 Teams & Principals
The Teams
Stefano Domenicali
Stefano Domenicali
President and CEO, Formula 1 Management (FOM) (Controls commercial contracts)
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