NEW DELHI, India — Ferrari will display the flag of the Italian Navy on its cars at this weekend's Indian Formula 1 Grand Prix to support two Italian sailors charged with killing Indian fishermen.
"Ferrari pays tribute to one of the outstanding entities of our country, also in the hope that the Indian and Italian authorities will soon find a solution to the situation involving two sailors from the Italian Navy," said Ferrari in a statement on Wednesday.
The case has sparked outrage in India, according to media reports.
The sailors were part of a military team protecting a cargo ship from pirate attacks when they fired on the fishermen's boat off the Indian coast in February. Italian officials say the sailors mistook the fishermen for pirates. The sailors are awaiting trial in India. Italian officials say they should be tried at home.
Just the Facts:
- Ferrari will display the flag of the Italian Navy on its cars at this weekend's Indian Formula 1 Grand Prix to support two Italian sailors charged with killing Indian fishermen.
- "Ferrari pays tribute to one of the outstanding entities of our country, also in the hope that the Indian and Italian authorities will soon find a solution to the situation involving two sailors from the Italian Navy," said Ferrari in a statement on Wednesday.
- The case has sparked outrage in India, according to media reports.
