Row hits India GP: Ferrari to race with Italian navy flag
NEW DELHI: Formula One team Ferrari's decision to carry the seal of Italian navy in the Indian Grand Prix as a mark of support for the Italian naval guards held here is leading on to another diplomatic spat between the two nations.
Reflecting New Delhi's unhappiness, official spokesperson in the ministry of external affairs Syed Akbaruddin said, "using sporting events to promote cause which are not of a sporting nature is not in keeping with the spirit of sports."
While Indian officials said that the gesture was not in the right spirit, Italian foreign minister Giulio Terzi has complimented Ferrari for the move.
"This shows that the entire country stands behind the marines" said Terzi.
Terzi had recently said that he was astounded by the "dithering" of the Indian judiciary in the case.
Announcing their decision to race with the flag of the Italian navy on their cars at this weekend's Indian Grand Prix, a Ferrari team official on Thursday said, "First of all, we just wanted to pay tribute to all the Italian Navy which is one of the excellences of Italy and it's just a sign of hope that a solution can be found about the case that involves two Italian sailors."
Ferrari had created a flutter by announcing on their official website that it will show its support for Italian sailors by racing with military symbols on its cars' livery at the second edition of the Indian GP, to be held at the Buddh International Circuit from October 26-28.
The two naval guards Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone on board the Italian ship 'Enrica Lexie', are accused of killing Indian fishermen off the coast of Kerala. While a chargesheet has been filed against them by the local cops, Italy has approached the Supreme Court saying that Indian authorities have no jurisdiction in the matter.
They were detained on February 19 and were sent to Central Prison in Thiruvananthpuram. Later on, they were granted bail in June but on the condition that they must remain in Indian territory.
(With inputs from PTI)
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