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Istanbul Park

Istanbul, Türkiye · First GP: 2005

Istanbul Park is a 3.317 mi circuit in Istanbul, Türkiye, featuring 14 turns. It has hosted 9 Grand Prix races since 2005.

Track Layout

Track Specs

3.317 mi

Length

14

Turns

Anti-clockwise

Direction

Lap Record

1:24.770

Juan Pablo Montoya (2005)

GP History

9

Total Races

1

Race Title

2031

Contract Until

Turkish Grand Prix2005–2011, 2020–2021

Circuit Record Book

9

Total Races

6

Different Winners

3

Most Wins

N/A

Weather

Lap Record

1:24.770Juan Pablo Montoya (2005)

Most Wins: Drivers

1
Felipe Massa3

2006–2008

2
Lewis Hamilton2

2010–2020

3
Kimi Räikkönen1

2005

4
Jenson Button1

2009

5
Sebastian Vettel1

2011

Most Wins: Constructors

1
Ferrari3

2006–2008

2
McLaren2

2005–2010

3
Mercedes2

2020–2021

4
Brawn1

2009

5
Red Bull1

2011

Longest Win Streak

Felipe Massa

3 consecutive wins (2006–2008)

Most recent winner: Valtteri Bottas (2021, Mercedes)

Historical Winners

YearRaceWinnerConstructor
2021Turkish Grand PrixValtteri BottasMercedes
2020Turkish Grand PrixLewis HamiltonMercedes
2011Turkish Grand PrixSebastian VettelRed Bull
2010Turkish Grand PrixLewis HamiltonMcLaren
2009Turkish Grand PrixJenson ButtonBrawn
2008Turkish Grand PrixFelipe MassaFerrari
2007Turkish Grand PrixFelipe MassaFerrari
2006Turkish Grand PrixFelipe MassaFerrari
2005Turkish Grand PrixKimi RäikkönenMcLaren

Circuit Analysis

Istanbul Park is a permanent road course of 5.338 km with 14 turns, run anti-clockwise. A full Grand Prix here is 58 laps, or 310 km of racing. At 2.6 turns per kilometre it has fewer corners per kilometre than the typical 2026 circuit, where the calendar average is 3.2. Its last Grand Prix was in 2021.

Across 9 Grands Prix here, 6 different drivers have won. Felipe Massa leads with 3 wins, and Ferrari is the most successful team with 3. 6 of 9 races were won from pole position, and winners lined up P1.8 on the grid on average. The lowest starting slot to win was P6, by Lewis Hamilton in 2020.

Where is Istanbul Park located?

Istanbul Park is located in Istanbul, Türkiye.

When did Istanbul Park first host a Formula 1 Grand Prix?

Istanbul Park hosted its first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2005.

How long is the Istanbul Park circuit?

The Istanbul Park circuit is 5.338 km long with 14 turns.

What is the lap record at Istanbul Park?

The Formula 1 lap record at Istanbul Park is 1:24.770, set by Juan Pablo Montoya in 2005.

Who has won the most races at Istanbul Park?

Felipe Massa leads all drivers with 3 wins at Istanbul Park.