Formula 1
Turkish Grand Prix
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Turkey made its debut on the Formula 1 calendar in 2005 with an all-new purpose-built circuit in Istanbul. The spectacular 5.378 kilometre track is designed by famed German architect Hermann Tilke, the man behind Sepang, Bahrain and Shanghai, and features 14 turns - eight lefts and six rights - with the cars reaching speeds of up to 330 km/h. Race Track Details Creation date 2005 First F1 GP 21/08/2005 Grand Prix held 1 Spectactor capacity 110000 Organiser Turkish Motor Federation |
Istanbul Park  Address Gaksuevleri, Kartopu Caddesi No: B168 / A Anadoluhisari Istanbul/Turkey Telephone 90 216 465 11 55 Fax 90 216 465 11 57 |
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Istanbul Park All Time Records Track length 5.338 km Number of laps 58 (309.356 Km) Number of corners 14 (left:8) (right:6) Top speed 320 Km/h Start line offset 248 m Downforce setup medium Best lap J-P. Montoya - 1'24''770 (2005, McLaren) Record Pole K. Raikkonen - 1'26''797 (2005, McLaren) |
Turkish Grand Prix Previous Winners Year 2007 2006 2005 Driver Felipe Massa F. Massa K. Raikkonen Team Ferrari Ferrari McLaren |
