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FIA says Japan Grand Prix goes ahead

Formula One's governing body rejected speculation on today that Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix was in doubt after the air strikes on Afghanistan. "Information circulating on the internet suggesting that the Japanese Grand Prix is in doubt is completely untrue," the International Automobile Federation (FIA) said in a statement. "The Japanese Grand Prix will take place as scheduled on 12, 13, 14 October."

Filed by Sinéad Kissane

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