The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 calendar starting in 2027, after reaching a five-year agreement. This formula has been highly anticipated, as Istanbul Park hosted races in 2020 and 2021 as a substitute for races canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The recent agreement has been forged between the Formula 1 officials, the Turkish government, and the Turkish Automobile Federation. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the good news, although the exact dates of the 2027 races have not been specified.
Formula 1 plans to keep the 2027 calendar limited to 24 races, a number that reflects the maximum capacity agreed upon with teams and other stakeholders. Thus, the Turkish Grand Prix will join the races, including the Portuguese Grand Prix, while replacing two other events, the Dutch Grand Prix and the Barcelona Grand Prix, which have concluded their contracts or are on a rotating schedule.
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, expressed his excitement about this return: “We are delighted to return to the incredible and vibrant city of Istanbul and to offer an exciting spectacle to our fans in Turkey and around the world at one of the most thrilling and challenging circuits in Formula 1.”
The history of the Turkish Grand Prix includes new excitements, with Lewis Hamilton winning the 2020 race to secure his seventh world title, thus equaling the record. Felipe Massa, for his part, holds the record for victories in this event with three wins.
This reintroduction of the Turkish Grand Prix suggests that other new locations will likely have to wait at least until 2028 to integrate into the Formula 1 calendar, considering the limited capacity for races. Despite recent interest from countries like Argentina and Thailand, currently only the Las Vegas Grand Prix has a contract close to expiring in 2027.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
