Turkiye’s Istanbul Park to host F1 for at least 5 years from 2027

ISTANBUL/LONDON: Turkiye’s Istanbul ‌Park circuit will return to the Formula One calendar from 2027 for at least five years, F1 and the Turkish presidency said on Friday, marking the culmination of Turkiye’s years-long campaign to return to the sport.
President Tayyip Erdogan, F1 Chief Executive Officer Stefano Domenicali and the president of the sport’s governing body FIA, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, officially announced the agreement at an event in Istanbul’s Dolmabahce Palace, as a promotional F1 car roared through the streets of Turkiye’s biggest city.

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In a statement, F1 said it had reached an agreement with the Turkish government for Istanbul Park to host grands prix through the 2031 season, while Eren Uclertopragi, president of Turkiye’s Automobile Sports Federation (TOSFED), said preparations were underway for ‌the 2027 race.
“We ‌are delighted to be returning to the incredible and vibrant ‌city ⁠of Istanbul from ⁠2027 to thrill all our fans in Türkiye and around the world on one of the most exciting and challenging circuits in Formula 1,” Domenicali said.
Erdogan said F1’s return was a reflection of the “strong confidence” placed in Turkiye and its organizational capacity, adding he hoped Turkiye’s partnership with F1 would grow further in coming years as Istanbul hosts five “exciting, high-quality races” until 2031.
Ben Sulayem said Turkiye’s return was a “powerful reflection” of the global growth ⁠and appeal of F1 and secured the long-term future of the ‌sport in Turkiye, adding it held a “special place” ‌in F1’s history.
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