Why Formula 1 is racing in Azerbaijan, which borders Iran, amid uncertainty over Middle East races
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What happened
One consequence of the Iran war has been major turmoil to the international sports calendar and Formula 1 is no different. The Baku City Circuit hosting Saturday's race is around 105 miles (170 kilometers) from the nearest point on Azerbaijan's southern border with Iran.
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