Turkey to return to F1 calendar in 2027
Summary
The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 racing schedule in 2027 and will be held at the Istanbul Park circuit until at least 2031. The race was last held regularly from 2005 to 2011 and briefly returned in 2020 and 2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic.Key Facts
- The Turkish Grand Prix returns to the F1 calendar in 2027 after six years away.
- The race will take place at Istanbul Park circuit through 2031.
- Lewis Hamilton won his seventh world title at this track in 2020.
- Turkey hosted F1 races from 2005 to 2011, then again in 2020 and 2021.
- The return does not increase the total number of F1 races beyond 24; some races will rotate or change contracts.
- The Belgian Grand Prix will host four races in six years between 2026-2031 as part of a new rotation.
- Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan highlighted the event’s popularity and importance for Turkey’s sports and tourism.
- F1 President Stefano Domenicali praised Istanbul as an exciting location connecting Europe and Asia.
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