Race of Champions called off due to Thai protests


An anti-government protester carries a Thai national flag as he walk away from teargas during clashes with the police the metropolitan police headquarters in Bangkok December 2, 2013. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

(Reuters) - This month's Race of Champions motorsport event in Bangkok has been called off due to political upheaval in the Thai capital, organisers said on Monday.

Formula One world champions Sebastian Vettel and Michael Schumacher had been among the drivers due to participate in the December 14-15 event at the Rajamangala Stadium.

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