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Jerez emerges as possible replacement for Russian Grand Prix

In a perhaps unexpected turn of events, the Jerez circuit in Spain has been touted as a possible venue to replace the cancelled Russian Grand Prix in September. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that started on 24 February, FIA President Mohammed ben Sulayem met with other members of the governing body to discuss their response to the war in Eastern Europe, ultimately deciding to strip Russia of a race this season. Formula 1 would then also cancel its contract with promoters of the Russian Grand Prix, meaning that there will be no race in the country for the foreseeable future. BBC F1 journalist Andrew Benson has suggested that the absence of Russia from the racing calendar will...
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