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The Turkish Grand Prix could be set to reappear on the Formula 1 calendar in the future after it was dropped following the 2011 event. Chase Carey was in the country this week to hold discussions about a return to Istanbul Park.
Carey was at the meeting with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Turkish Motorsports Federation [TOSFED], Serkan Yazici, and Istanbul Park's Chairman, Vural Ak.
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"We have discussed with our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the new CEO of Formula 1 Chase Carey regarding the hosting of the races back at Istanbul Park," read a statement from Ak. "It has been decided that the race will be held under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey.
"We have a lot of work to do until the agreement signing phase. We hope that the required procedures will be completed as soon as possible and the long-awaited races will start again."
The race is targeting a return for 2018, however, that could be delayed. France and Germany will also return next year, with Paul Ricard and Hockenheim hosting races.
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