DHL Formula 1 Grand Prix of Turkey, then searched again 9 years in Turkey, was held at Intercity Istanbul Park. In the statement made by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, it was noted that all kinds of sensitivity were shown to make Formula1 smooth and safe. With training sessions, qualifying tours and the big race, 2 billion people take Istanbul; In Turkey, he followed.
"Turkey's Formula 1 will both play an important role in the promotion of Istanbul"
The statement made by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure made the following statements: “Our Istanbul, which has been the capital of civilizations and empires for thousands of years, deserves to be the host of Formula 1. It makes us proud that, after 9 years, Formula 1 is being held in the mega-metropolis Istanbul, which is easily accessible from all over the world. Turkey's Formula 1 will both play an important role in the promotion of Istanbul "
"The total length of our track is 5 thousand 338 meters and its width is 16 meters."
“The total length of our track is 5 thousand 338 meters and its width is 16 meters. Together with the 800-meter long Pit-Stop area and the 275-meter-long Service Road, it has a total asphalt area of 89 thousand 355 square meters. Our track is also known for its legendary Turn 8. When you want to complete the bend of 600 meters on foot, you have to take an average of 1200 steps. With this feature, it is also one of the longest corners of F1. "
Held at the Istanbul Park Formula 1 Turkey Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton won. With this result, the British driver declared the World Championship for the 7th time and shared the record of F1 legend Michael Schumacher.