United Nations Radio

Start your engines for the race against hunger.

Formula 1 racing team

The World Food Programme and Formula 1 drivers will join together on Sunday to raise awareness among millions of motorsport fans worldwide.

Two drivers will race with the UN World Food Programme's "Fill the Cup" logo, starting at the British Grand Prix and throughout the 2009 racing season.

Jarno Trulli, Formula 1 driver, said the partnership is a great opportunity to reach all motorsport fans. He added that everyone needs to know they can contribute to find a solution to hunger.

WFP's "Fill the Cup" campaign raises money to provide daily meals for more than 20 million school children. Contributions to WFP are more important now than ever due to the economic crisis.

Families are missing meals, and eating less nutritious food, recent studies show.

In 2009, WFP plans to feed more than 100 million people in 74 countries.

Lindsay Lazarski, United Nations.

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