Jean Todt, FIA President talks to Tatiana Calderon (COL), DS TECHEETAH during the Ad Diriyah E-prix at Riyadh Street Circuit on December 16, 2018 in Riyadh Street Circuit, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Sam Bloxham / LAT Images)

Todt responds to reports about jailed F1 protester

Jean Todt's probably thinking, just show me the big check for us being here
Jean Todt's probably thinking, just show me the big check for us being here

(GMM) Jean Todt has responded to a controversy about a jailed protester in Bahrain.

Earlier, the FIA vowed to "investigate" the case about Najah Yousif, who was reportedly jailed by the Bahrain regime for protesting about the race.

Some had even called for F1 to boycott this weekend's Bahrain grand prix.

But FIA president Todt is quoted by DPA news agency: "The FIA believes in the unifying power of sport and the positive impact of bringing people together."

The Frenchman added that F1 should unite to "pursue this mission with determination".

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