F1 Returns to Turkey From 2027 Onwards

From the 2027 season onwards, F1 will return to Turkey. As in previous years, the Turkish Grand Prix will be held at the Istanbul Park Circuit, under a five-year contract until 2031.

The last Turkish Grand Prix took place in 2021, with Valtteri Bottas winning in the W12. The previous year, Lewis Hamilton secured his seventh Drivers’ Championship title in Turkey, equalling Michael Schumacher’s record.

Brazilian driver Felipe Massa holds the record for the most victories at Istanbul Park, having won three times in a row between 2006 and 2008.

Istanbul Park first joined the F1 calendar in 2005 and quickly earned a reputation as one of the championship’s most technically demanding tracks. The 5.33-kilometre layout features dramatic elevation changes that challenge both driver skill and car performance.

Turn 8, with its multiple apexes, is an incredible test of driver precision and commitment, challenging their ability to maintain speed and balance through its long, sweeping left-hander.

Turkey has hosted nine Grands Prix and the circuit is popular with teams, drivers and fans alike, producing competitive racing throughout the field.

F1 continues to grow in popularity in Turkey, where the sport has more than 19 million fans and over 7.5 million followers on social media.

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, said:

“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. As a city, Istanbul represents a cultural gateway between Europe and Asia, offering a unique blend of history and tradition with a forward-thinking approach to sport, business, and entertainment.

”I want to thank His Excellency President Mr. Erdoğan, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and the Turkish Automobile Sports Federation for their support in securing Formula 1’s return. Many memorable moments have been made in our sport’s history at Istanbul Park and I’m excited to begin the next chapter of our partnership, giving fans the opportunity to experience even more incredible racing in a truly fantastic location.”