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Qatar closing on deal to join F1 calendar in 2016

Qatar could be Formula 1's latest addition to the calendar if reports are to be believed that the oil-rich nation is close to signing a deal to host a round of the championship. It's no secret that Qatar wants F1 to visit, but neighbouring Bahrain has a clause in its contract which allows it to veto any other Middle Eastern races aside from Abu Dhabi. Considering Bahrain and Qatar are just 20km apart, it's no surprise the former has previously enacted its veto powers. However it seems those issues have now been resolved. The FIA's Middle Eastern vice-president, Nasser Bin Khalifa Al Attiyah, who is also head of the Qatari National Sporting Authority (QMMF) and general manager of Losail...
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