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Let $ABC$ be a non-equilateral triangle and let $R$ be the radius of its circumcircle. The incircle of $ABC$ has $I$ as its centre and is tangent to side $CA$ in point $D$ and to side $CB$ in point $E$. Let $A_1$ be the point on line $EI$ such that $A_1I=R$, with $I$ being between $A_1$ and $E$. Let $B_1$ be the point on line $DI$ such that $B_1I=R$, with $I$ being between $B_1$ and $D$. Let $P$ be the intersection of lines $AA_1$ and $BB_1$. (a) Prove that $P$ belongs to the circumcircle of $ABC$. (b) Let us now also suppose that $AB=1$ and $P$ coincides with $C$. Determine the possible values of the perimeter of $ABC$.