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Formula 1 returns to Turkey from 2027 on 5-year contract
- On Friday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Formula 1 will return to Istanbul Park in 2027 on a five-year deal, marking the circuit's first race since 2021.
- A slot on the 2027 schedule opened after the Dutch Grand Prix confirmed its departure following six years, with Barcelona moving to a rotational agreement alongside Spa-Francorchamps.
- F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said the organization is "delighted to be returning to the incredible and vibrant city of Istanbul." President Erdogan insisted Turkey would deliver "flawless organisation in every respect."
- The 2027 schedule is expected to feature 24 races, with Portugal also joining as a new destination. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem called the return a "powerful reflection of the continued global growth" of the sport.
- Istanbul Park last hosted a race in 2021, won by Valtteri Bottas for Mercedes. Most famously, the circuit hosted Lewis Hamilton's record-equalling seventh world championship in 2020.
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Formula 1 announced on Friday that the Turkish GP will return to the World Championship calendar after a six-year hiatus.
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The Istanbul Park circuit hosted the F1 nine times between 2005 and 2011 and in 2020 and 2021.
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The Turkish circuit will be part of the racing calendar until 2031.
The agreement, valid for five years, ensures activity on the Istanbul Park circuit until 2031.
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