"true">Russian Grand Prix organisers have missed the deadline set by the FIA to apply to hold a Formula 1 race next season. Although construction work at the Sochi International Circuit is still in progress, according to private correspondence between the FIA and the Russian Automobile Federation, track authorities had until July 31 to submit a formal application to host a Grand Prix next year. In order for the race to now go ahead, they must prove that exceptional circumstances played a part in missing the deadline. An email from the FIA to the body read: "We kindly ask you to submit your requests for all events as soon as possible, and no later than 31 July 2013, except...
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