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The 2026 season has not even started, but races for 2027 are already being discussed.
Formula 1 is set to add the Turkish Grand Prix to the 2027 calendar, marking its return after not being featured since 2021. The owners of Istanbul Park, the FIA, and F1 have reportedly finalized an agreement for the event’s comeback, as per the Turkish branch of Motorsport.com. On the schedule, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will alternate with Spa-Francorchamps until at least 2032. The last driver to secure a victory at the Turkish GP was Valtteri Bottas while racing for Mercedes, showcasing the race’s ability to provide thrilling moments. Felipe Massa currently holds the record for the most wins at the Turkish venue, with three wins to his name. Lewis Hamilton and Massa are the only drivers to have secured multiple victories at the circuit, with Hamilton having won twice. Türkiye first hosted an F1 race in 2005, won by Kimi Raikkonen, and has seen a total of nine races at the venue. After being absent from the calendar since 2011, the Turkish Grand Prix reappeared during the COVID-disrupted 2020 season and continued in 2021.
