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Istanbul Park articles archive
Drivers surprised by “insane” grip increase at Istanbul
2021 Turkish Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 drivers expected to discover more grip on their return to Istanbul Park but were surprised just how much the track surface has improved in less than a year.
Istanbul used same treatment as Singapore to improve track surface
2021 Turkish Grand Prix
Posted onThe track surface at Istanbul Park has been treated to improve grip levels ahead of the next round of the Formula 1 championship.
F1 confirms return to Istanbul in place of cancelled Singapore GP
2021 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 will return to Istanbul Park in Turkey for the 16th round of the world championship in October, the championship as announced.
Verstappen: New surface ruined Algarve, I don’t even want to think about Istanbul
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen says he hasn’t enjoyed a single lap of the Autodromo do Algarve this weekend, because of the new surface which was laid last year.
Official: Canadian GP cancelled, F1 will race at Istanbul instead
2021 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 will return to Istanbul Park in June after the Canadian Grand Prix was cancelled for a second year in a row.
Istanbul Park resurfacing may have been unnecessary
2020 Turkish Grand Prix
Posted onThe late decision to resurface Istanbul Park before this weekend’s Turkish Grand Prix, where drivers have complained about very poor grip levels, may not have been necessary.
Why Istanbul’s new surface caught Pirelli by surprise, and what it means for the race
2020 Turkish Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
Posted onThe incredibly low grip surface at Istanbul Park caught everyone by surprise and could turn this weekend’s race on its head.
“S*** with a capital ‘S'”: Hamilton says new surface has spoiled “fantastic” Istanbul
2020 Turkish Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton criticised the new surface which has been laid at Istanbul Park, saying it has spoiled an otherwise “fantastic” circuit.
Drivers concerned Istanbul’s new surface will be as gripless as Algarve’s
2020 Turkish Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 drivers expect they will have to contend with a slippery track surface for the second time in three races this weekend.
F1 drivers braced for punishment from Istanbul’s “killer” turn eight
2020 Turkish Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 drivers expect Istanbul Park’s famed turn eight will prove a ‘neck killer’ at this weekend’s Turkish Grand Prix.
Istanbul won’t be harder on tyres than Silverstone despite turn eight – Pirelli
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Istanbul not as hard on tyres as Silverstone – Pirelli • Castroneves to make part-time IndyCar return • Mercedes karting ace injured
Albon: Istanbul’s turn eight will be “easy flat” in modern F1 cars
2020 F1 season
Posted onAlexander Albon is relishing the prospect of tackling Istanbul Park’s signature quadruple-apex turn eight in a modern Formula 1 car.
Final, 17-race 2020 F1 calendar taking shape including Istanbul and two Bahrain races
2020 F1 calendar
Posted onFormula 1 is expected to confirm a 17-race calendar for the 2020 season, including a return to Turkey’s Istanbul Park for the first time in nine years.
Only one Virgin races as gearbox problems hit Glock
2011 Turkish GP team review
Posted onVirgin had to abandon part of their upgrade package and Glock failed to start.
Fifth pole in a row puts Vettel in sight of Senna’s record
2011 Turkish GP stats and facts
Posted onVettel set his fifth consecutive pole position in Turkey.
Three-stop strategy works for Kobayashi, not Button
2011 Turkish GP analysis
Posted onA four-stop strategy was favoured by most in Istanbul.
Hamilton rues opening lap move on Webber
2011 Turkish Grand Prix
Posted onHamilton regrets his failed passing attempt on Webber on the first lap which cost him two places.
Vettel: Fourth pit stop not needed
2011 Turkish Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel said he didn’t need to make a fourth pit stop on his way to victory in Istanbul.
Vettel cruises to victory as the rest fight between themselves
2011 Turkish Grand Prix review
Posted onSebastian Vettel led Red Bull to their first one-two of the year in Turkey.