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Miami Dolphins owner and Qatar to bid for Formula One -source

* U.S. sports tycoon and Qatar want 35.5 percent of Formula One

* Looking to acquire CVC's controlling stake

* F1 chief says there are several potential bidders (Adds Breakingviews link)

By Freya Berry

LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - The owner of the Miami Dolphins football team is joining forces with Qatar to buy a controlling stake in Formula One in a deal that could be worth up to $8 billion and inject new leadership into a sport facing falling TV audiences and ticket sales.

Dolphins owner Stephen Ross is looking to acquire a 35.