"Turkish officials defend controversial choice at F1 prize-giving ceremony
The Associated Press
Published: September 8, 2006
ANKARA, Turkey Race officials on Friday again defended their decision to have the Turkish Cypriot leader present the winner's prize at last month's Turkish Grand Prix, arguing that Mehmet Ali Talat was the most senior dignitary present at the race."
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