The motorsport governing body issued a statement on Wednesday night in response to racist comments made on social media directed at Kenyan driver Kimathi.
The 27-year-old, named after WRC great and 1995 champion Colin McRae, is set to join the first rung on the WRC ladder this weekend, having made a name for himself in the African rally scene winning last year’s junior title. This weekend will be Kimathi’s first event on snow driving an M-Sport built Rally3 Fiesta.
“In the build-up to Rally Sweden, FIA Junior WRC competitor McRae Kimathi has been subjected to racial abuse on social media,” read an FIA statement.
“We condemn racist abuse and any form of discrimination towards our teams, competitors and fans and we will take all necessary steps to help ensure that any abuse is reported to the relevant authority.
“We are working to build a more diverse and inclusive sport and abuse must be highlighted and eliminated.
“There is no place for it in our sport and in…
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