More Turkish Grand Prix news

Miami F1 Circuit Designer Makes Sound Statement Amidst Harsh Criticisms From Drivers – ?You?ve Got to Remind Yourself??

Fernando Alonso defended Lewis Hamilton aiding his teammate Esteban Ocon to claim a win. The masterclass drive became a lesson for a rookie.

Devang Chauhan

May 15, 2022

Formula One: 2022 Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix

Fan Favorite F1 Circuits That Can Replace the Russian Grand Prix for 2022

After the dissolution of the contract, F1 is looking at other venues to replace the Russian Grand Prix. Take a look at some possible options.

Divyansh Priyadarshi

March 09, 2022

Portuguese Grand Prix

?Finally Something Bottas Can Dominate? ? F1 Fans Go Berserk as Istanbul Park Gets Covered in Snow

The F1 community reacted on Reddit as the Intercity ?stanbul Park had blanket of snow covering the entire track, delivering a majestic sight.

Arpit Gomes

January 26, 2022

WhatsApp Image 2022-01-26 at 14.34.27

McLaren F1 Boss Andreas Seidl Rubbishes Red Bull’s Engine Accusation Against Mercedes

McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl mentions that he did not find any difference in the data regarding the spicy Mercedes engine claims

Devang Chauhan

December 28, 2021

F1 Winter Testing in Barcelona – Day Two

Valtteri Bottas Expresses Desire to Drive for Alfa Romeo F1 This Year

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas mentioned that he hopes that he gets a chance to drive the Alfa Romeo car at Abu Dhabi test in December.

Devang Chauhan

November 09, 2021

Mexico Grand Prix

?The Jerk Who Kept Me From Sleeping? ? Pierre Gasly Recalls First Encounter With Yuki Tsunoda

The F1 community reacted on Reddit as the Intercity ?stanbul Park had blanket of snow covering the entire track, delivering a majestic sight.

Devang Chauhan

October 30, 2021

Formula One F1 – Italian Grand Prix

WATCH: Yuki Tsunoda Shares a Wholesome Moment With ‘Proud’ Alex Albon After US GP

Red Bull reserve driver Alex Albon " really proud" of Yuki Tsunoda and his performance in Austin at US Grand Prix. Read to know more.

Devang Chauhan

October 30, 2021

Alexander Albon

Red Bull F1 Boss Christian Horner Divulges Possibility of Further Max Verstappen Penalties

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner stated the they could take their fifth engine before the end of the season if needed.

Devang Chauhan

October 15, 2021

Portuguese Grand Prix

Fernando Alonso Inches Closer to Sebastian Vettel in Race for Prestigious F1 Award After Turkish GP

Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel has a familiar foe Fernando Alonso chasing him closely for the award for most overtakes.

Devang Chauhan

October 14, 2021

Belgian Grand Prix

F1 Driver Penalty Points After Turkish GP: Only Ricciardo & Schumacher Left With a Clean Record

Daniel Ricciardo and Mick Schumacher are the only drivers on the grid with zero penalty points on their super license in Formula One.

Devang Chauhan

October 14, 2021

Formula One F1 – Italian Grand Prix

Marko Acquits Mercedes of ‘Illegal’ F1 Dealing Despite ‘Strange’ Pattern Since British GP

Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko mentioned that the Mercedes engine advantage is not illegal. Read to know more about his comments.

Devang Chauhan

October 14, 2021

Turkish Grand Prix

“Heroic Assumptions” – Mercedes F1 Director Allison Responds to Lewis Hamilton Pit Stop Saga at Turkish GP

Lewis Hamilton was called into the pits by Mercedes as they wanted to achieve a better result than what was predicted from them in Istanbul.

Arpit Gomes

October 14, 2021

F1 Grand Prix of Russia – Final Practice

Daniel Ricciardo Gives His Seal of Approval to the Grosjean-Inspired Flame Resistant Gloves

McLaren driver Daniel Ricciardo gives his approval to new flame resistant gloves introduced to increase the safety of the drivers.

Devang Chauhan

October 14, 2021

F1 Grand Prix of Sakhir – Final Practice

How Mercedes May Have Forced Red Bull to Do a ‘Filming Day’ After Turkish GP

Red Bull F1 Team sparked curiosity in the paddock when Alex Albon, Adrian Newey and others stayed back after Turkish GP for "Filming Day".

Riddhi Mondal

October 14, 2021

Turkish Grand Prix

F1 Legend Mika Hakkinen Has Bad News for Max Verstappen Amid His Red Bull Observation

Red Bull and Max Verstappen have their work cut out for them as Mika Hakkinen warns the team about Mercedes' powerful PU.

Shreya Sanjeev

October 13, 2021

Turkish Grand Prix

WATCH: Toto Wolff Calls Out F1 Reporter for Neglecting Valtteri Bottas’ Turkish GP Win

Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff hits out a reporter for not talking about Valtteri Bottas' commanding win at the Turkish Grand Prix.

Pingaksh Sharma

October 13, 2021

F1 Grand Prix of Japan

Ex-F1 Driver Tips Perez-Bottas to be the ‘Difference’ in Hamilton-Verstappen F1 Battle

Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas are reclaiming their places in the championship battle after an impressive race at the Turkish GP.

Shreya Sanjeev

October 12, 2021

Turkish Grand Prix

Bottas’ Gains Over Championship Protagonists Verstappen-Hamilton Since Alfa Romeo F1 Announcement

Valtteri Bottas has overtaken Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton in the amount of points scored since Monza, when his Alfa Romeo call was made

Shreya Sanjeev

October 12, 2021

Turkish Grand Prix

“Neither Fish Nor Meat” – Button Slams ‘Stupidest’ Lewis Hamilton F1 Call at Turkey

Former F1 world champion Jenson Button stated that Lewis Hamilton came to pit in a stupid moment. Read to know more about his comments.

Devang Chauhan

October 12, 2021

Azerbaijan Grand Prix

McLaren the Better F1 Team, But Ferrari Have Better Drivers: Mark Webber

Former Red Bull driver Mark Webber points out the team which has the better chance between McLaren and Ferrari to finish P3 in 2021.

Devang Chauhan

October 12, 2021

F1 Grand Prix of Hungary – Qualifying

Ross Brawn Has a Theory Why Lewis Hamilton Dodged Turkish GP Pit-Stop Calls

Ross Brawn shared his take on the Lewis Hamilton - Mercedes pit stop dilemma at the Turkish GP and why it what crucial that Lewis boxed.

Shreya Sanjeev

October 12, 2021

Russian Grand Prix

Not Carlos Sainz, F1 Director Ross Brawn Feels This Driver Deserved Driver of the Day Award at Turkish GP

Carlos Sainz won driver of the day at the Turkish Grand Prix for his heroic driver, but F1 boss, Ross Brawn doesn't agree with the choice

Arpit Gomes

October 12, 2021

Australian F1 Grand Prix – Previews

Fernando Alonso’s Qualifying Controversy in Turkey Set to Trigger a New F1 System at Austin

Fernando Alonso had a qualifying mishap that upon closer inspection, showed a loophole in the FIA's functioning, which they aim to fix.

Shreya Sanjeev

October 12, 2021

Formula One F1 – Italian Grand Prix

“Messed Up” – Brundle Points the Finger at Lewis Hamilton for Strategic Disaster at Turkish GP

Former F1 driver, Martin Brundle believes Lewis Hamilton is at fault for the strategic mistake at the Turkish Grand Prix.

Pingaksh Sharma

October 12, 2021

Formula One F1 – Italian Grand Prix

Red Bull F1 Advisor Makes a Huge AlphaTauri Claim After Turkish GP

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko points out AlphaTauri were faster than Red Bull in Turkish Grand Prix. Read to know more about his comments.

Devang Chauhan

October 12, 2021

Turkish Grand Prix

WATCH: Charles Leclerc Rides With Girlfriend Charlotte Sine in a 3-Seater Ferrari

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc gives a ride a three seater Ferrari to his girlfriend Charlotte Siine in Maranello. Read to know more.

Devang Chauhan

October 12, 2021

Load More

via Reuters

Turkish Grand Prix - Winners, Qualifying, Circuits, Track

To witness a race filled with thrill and action, one must watch the Turkish Grand Prix. The circuit of Istanbul, created by Hermann Tilke, is one of the trickiest circuits on the F1 calendar. Unlike other tracks, it is an anti-clockwise circuit that has forests and fields covered throughout the course.

The circuit does not have a long history of being home to F1 races. It was the chaos caused by the coronavirus pandemic that has led to Turkey hosting the race in 2020 after a gap of nine years. The Istanbul Park in 2020 declared the world champion of that season - Lewis Hamilton.

The Turkish Grand Prix taking place in 2021 was hanging by a thread after the United Kingdom decided to place Turkey under the red list. And this consequently would make life harder for the entire F1 crew traveling in and out of the UK, especially amidst a cramped racing calendar this season. However, Japan arrived as a blessing in disguise. With Suzuka backing out of the calendar, F1 will now have a breathing space between Turkey and the United States Grand Prix. Hence, the show will go on!

The circuit has faced a lot of discrepancies and controversies throughout its existence in the F1 championship. It was in 2011 that the Turkish authorities withdrew their names from the list of grounds for the F1 events.

The 2021 season's Turkish Grand Prix will commence on October 8, 2021, with the main race scheduled later on October 10, 2021.

Most Winners

NameNationalityYear
Felipe MassaBrazilian2006, 2007,

2008

Past Constructors Winners

ManufacturerYear
Ferrari2006, 2007,

2008

McLaren2005, 2010

Turkish Grand Prix Circuit Details

The Istanbul Park Circuit has staged seven F1 weekends so far.

This track measures up to 5.338 kilometers that comprise 58 laps and 14 turns. It has built-in sharp chicanes with a radius of not over 15-meters and has covered four ground levels with the two extremes of the track running over 650- meters.

The most challenging corners of the circuit are Turn 1 and Turn 8. Turn 1, also recognized as the " Turkish Corkscrew" comprises an edgy downhill left-hander just after the front straight. Turn 8, commonly known as "Diabolica" consists of four apexes and is one of the most adventurous turns in the entire circuit. The grid has also been host to other motorsports, besides F1.

Where to watch

In Asia, Australia, and Latin America, the practice sessions, qualifying, and the race will be telecast on the Fox Sports Channels. The Indian subcontinent can view it on the Star Sports Network.

Belgium has RTBF and Telenet while Brazil has TV Globo and SporTV to enjoy the race.

While China telecasts on CCTV, Tencent, Guangdong TV, and Shanghai TV, Canada will stream the event on RDS and TSN. The Czech Republic and Slovakia will broadcast on Sport 1, Sport2, and Sport5.

The people of Denmark can catch the action on TV3+, TV3 Sport, and ViaSat. Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have TBC for their broadcast requirements while Finland will air the race on MTV. France will do so on TF1 and Canal+.

Germany, Austria, and Switzerland will showcase the entire event on RTL Germany and n-tv. Greece will stream it on ERT and Cosmote TV, and Hungary will do so on M4.

Israelis can view the entire event on The Sports Channel, and those in Italy can tune into Sky Italia and TV8. Japan can enjoy the race on Fuji Television, Network Inc., and Dazn.

Mexico can watch the action on TUDN Mexico. The Netherlands will telecast the event on Ziggo, while New Zealand will broadcast it on Spark Sport.

Poland and Portugal will have the broadcast handled by Eleven Sports. Match TV will broadcast the race in Russia while those in Turkey can watch the entire event on S Sport.

The United Kingdom can watch it on channels like C4 and Sky Sports, while ESPN will telecast it for the USA.

Turkish Grand Prix at a glance

FOUNDED2005
FIRST HELD2020
LAPS58
LAST RACE

POLE POSITION

PODIUM

2020

Lance Stroll (1:47:765)

3. Sebastian Vettel (+31.960)

2. Sergio Perez (+31.633)

1. Lewis Hamilton (1:42:19:313)

MOST WINSFelipe Massa
MOST CONSTRUCTORS WINNERSFerrari
CIRCUIT DETAILS

CIRCUIT LENGTH

5.338-km
TICKETSFormula1 Tickets
TV TELECAST, LIVE STREAMINGFormula1 Website