Istanbul, April 24, 2026 – The Europe Today: Formula 1 will make a long-awaited return to Türkiye after a six-year absence, with the Turkish Grand Prix officially included in the 2027 calendar of the world’s premier motorsport series.
The race will be staged at Istanbul Park, marking the circuit’s 10th appearance on the Formula 1 calendar. The 5.3-kilometer track previously hosted races between 2005 and 2011, and again during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021.
The return is expected to revive enthusiasm among motorsport fans in Türkiye, as the iconic circuit prepares once more to host the high-speed spectacle of Formula 1 racing.
The Turkish Grand Prix debuted in 2005 and was held consecutively until 2011 before being dropped from the calendar. It briefly returned amid the pandemic, with the 2020 race held behind closed doors and the 2021 edition conducted at reduced capacity.
Over the course of nine races held at Istanbul Park, a distinguished list of drivers reached the podium, including Felipe Massa, Kimi Räikkönen, Fernando Alonso, Juan Pablo Montoya, Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button, Mark Webber, Sebastian Vettel, Valtteri Bottas, Max Verstappen, and Sergio Pérez.
Valtteri Bottas claimed victory in the most recent race held in 2021 for Mercedes, while Lewis Hamilton triumphed in 2020, a race in which he also secured his seventh world championship title, equalling the record of Michael Schumacher.
Brazil’s Felipe Massa remains the most successful driver in Turkish Grand Prix history, having won three consecutive races for Ferrari in 2006, 2007, and 2008. Hamilton has recorded two victories at the circuit, while Räikkönen, Button, Vettel, and Bottas each secured one win.
The inaugural race in Istanbul in 2005 was won by Kimi Räikkönen, who completed the race in 1:24:34.454 driving for McLaren-Mercedes.
Despite their illustrious careers, notable champions such as Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher never secured a victory at Istanbul Park. Meanwhile, reigning star Max Verstappen is also yet to win at the circuit, with his best finish being second place in 2021.
Montoya holds the fastest lap record at the venue, clocking 1:24.770 during the 2005 race.
The reintroduction of the Turkish Grand Prix to the Formula 1 calendar is expected to strengthen the sport’s global footprint while reaffirming Türkiye’s position as a key destination in international motorsport.
