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Sochi is ready - Whiting

FIA race director Charlie Whiting has given the go-ahead for the Sochi Autodrom to be granted a F1 license. Whiting visited the Russian circuit on Tuesday, conducting the standard inspection that every new track has to undergo before hosting a grand prix. The Brit confirmed that everything is in place and venue is ready to host the inaugural Russian GP this October. "The circuit is in extremely good condition and - yes - it will be issued with a license," said Whiting. "Everything has been done according to the plans - the kerbs are very good, the verges, the guardrails, the walls - everything is in an extremely good condition. "Everything has been done to the highest...
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