Formula 1 confirms Turkish Grand Prix return from 2027
24th April 2026Formula 1 has confirmed it will return to Turkey from next year as part of its new five-year agreement until the 2031 season.
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On Friday, Formula 1 confirmed the Turkish Grand Prix will be back on the calendar starting from the 2027 season, next year. As part of a five-year agreement, the country will feature on the schedule until 2031.
It marks the first time the sport will be back at Istanbul Park since 2021, during the height of the Mercedes vs Red Bull title fight, eventually won by Max Verstappen.
Valtteri Bottas – driving for Mercedes at the time – stands as the most recent Grand Prix winner at the venue, during the 2021 season, finishing ahead of Verstappen and Sergio Perez.
In the announcement, Formula 1 President and CEO, Stefano Domenicali 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.”
The Turkish 5.33km circuit first joined the calendar in 2005, won by Kimi Raikkonen for McLaren, and has established itself as a technically demanding circuit.
It features elevation changes that undulate up and down throughout, and includes a multi-apex turn eight, which tests drivers’ precision and commitment. Ultimately, challenging the driver’s ability to throw their car into the long-sweeping left-hander.
It has also featured championship success as it stands as Lewis Hamilton’s most recent venue where he tasted title success, during the 2020 season, when he equalled Michael Schumacher’s seven world titles.
“Formula 1 ranks among the world’s foremost sporting events, distinguished by its spectacle, its young fan base, and its leadership in automotive technologies,” commented President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. “In our country, too, Formula 1 enjoys a broad following across all age groups – especially among our youth – with a truly passionate fan base.
“The races reach nearly 19 million people in our country, while around 7.5 million follow them closely on social media. We have hosted Formula 1 a total of 9 times: 7 races between 2005 and 2011, and two races during the COVID period in 2020 and 2021.
“Istanbul Park – particularly famous for its Turn 8 and a favourite among racing enthusiasts – will, Inshallah, once again host five seasons of exciting, high-quality races between 2027 and 2031.
“I regard Türkiye’s return to the Formula 1 calendar as a clear reflection of the strong confidence placed in our country – in our robust organisational capacity; in our modern sports and healthcare infrastructure, and, of course, in the renowned hospitality of the Turkish Nation.”
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