F1 Turkey Grand Prix

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The Turkish circuit was inaugurated in 2005, and hosted the Turkish Grand Prix from this year until 2011. The spectacular track was designed by famous architect Hermann Tilke, and has been renowned as the best race track in the world by the Formula One Chief Executive Mr. Ecclestone. The most famous curve is fast and sweeping, and has been nicknamed Diabolica in reference to Monza Circuit’s Curva Parabolica. Also, the track’s eighth turn has been renowned for its greatness, by fans and drivers alike, comparing it to Eau Rouge of Spa-Francorchamps.

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Despite appreciated as a spectacular and extremely exciting track by both drivers and spectators, the Turkish Grand Prix had a quite short visit on the Formula One Calendar: from the inauguration in 2005 to the last Turkish Grand Prix in 2011. The reasons for terminating the Istanbul Park event root in financial disagreements and difficulties. The track has also been criticized by drivers for becoming bumpy a few rounds into the weekend’s races.

In case you are longing for the Turkish Grand Prix to return, we can suggest some similar and nearby options for you to consider. The circuit characteristics of Istanbul Park are similar to those of Monza and Spa – hence you can head to the Italian Grand Prix outside Milan or to the legendary Belgian Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps. If you are looking for a nearby alternative, The Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest or the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku are your best options.