Why F1 is totally inappropriate in Rwanda, South Africa or Thailand

While F1 teams and their drivers enjoy a well-deserved holiday, several countries fight hard for a spot on the F1 calendar. After the authoritarian leader of Rwanda announced its desire to host a Grand Prix earlier this month, South Africa and Thailand are also (once again) putting themselves forward. All have something in common: They represent countries that should have other priorities, where F1 currently has little business.