Formula 1® today announced that the Turkish Grand Prix will return to the FIA Formula One World Championship™ from 2027, with Istanbul Park confirmed on the calendar through the 2031 season inclusive following a new agreement with Türkiye’s Ministry of Youth and Sports. The Turkish Automobile Sports Federation (TOSFED) will be Formula 1’s delivery partner for the future events.

The Turkish Grand Prix was last staged in 2020 and 2021 when Sir Lewis Hamilton secured his seventh Drivers’ Championship in 2020 – equalling Michael Schumacher’s all time record.

Istanbul Park first joined the Formula 1 calendar in 2005 and quickly earned a reputation as one of the championship’s most technically demanding tracks. The 5.33 kilometre layout features dramatic elevation changes that challenge both driver skill and car performance. The multi apex Turn 8 is an incredible test of driver precision and commitment, challenging their ability to maintain speed and balance through its long, sweeping left hander.

The most recent winner at Istanbul Park was Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas when driving for Mercedes, who alongside Sir Lewis Hamilton are the only current drivers who have won the Turkish Grand Prix.

Türkiye has hosted nine Grands Prix and is a venue loved by teams, drivers and fans alike, with the circuit producing competitive racing throughout the field. Brazilian driver Felipe Massa holds the record for the most victories at Istanbul Park, taking three consecutive wins between 2006 and 2008 while driving for Ferrari, and other drivers including Kimi Räikkönen, Sebastian Vettel and Jenson Button have also triumphed at the circuit.

Formula 1 continues to grow in Türkiye where the sport has more than 19 million fans, and over 7.5 million followers engaging on social media. Instagram followers have grown by 25% year-on-year, and YouTube views have increased by 107%.

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, 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. The city, and Istanbul Park, has created some memorable moments in the sport’s history where champions have been crowned and thrilling battles have taken place across the grid. I want to thank the Turkish government, notably 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. We’re excited to begin the next chapter of our partnership and to give fans in Istanbul and across the country another opportunity to experience the very best of Formula 1.”

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, FIA President, said:

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