F1 News
Istanbul Park circuit is all ready for Formula 1
- GPblog.com
After an absence of eight years, the Turkish Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 calendar on November 15th. The Istanbul Park circuit was the scene of a total of seven Formula 1 races between 2005 and 2011. The organization says they are ready for a new edition for the 2020 F1 season.
The organization of Istanbul Park announces that the circuit is very well maintained. "The circuit is one of the most valuable investments of our country and we are very excited about the prospect of the Grand Prix. We have always kept the circuit active and prepared, as if the races could resume at any moment." The last Turkish Grand Prix in 2011 was won by Sebastiaan Vettel for Red Bull Racing.
Chase Carey proud
Chairman and CEO of Formula 1 Chase Carey is proud that Turkey will be part of the 2020 season. "This year has presented Formula 1 and the world with an unprecedented challenge and we want to pay tribute to everyone across Formula 1, the FIA, the teams, and our partners who have made this possible. While we are all disappointed that we have not been able to return to some of our planned races this year we are confident our season has started well and will continue to deliver plenty of excitement with traditional, as well as new, races that will entertain all our fans.”