P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The scene of one of Lewis Hamilton’s most famous wins returns to F1
An F1 track will be back on the calendar after more than half a decade away as Formula 1 announced the return of the Turkish Grand Prix made famous by Lewis Hamilton’s iconic wins. The sport confirmed that from 2027, the Turkish Grand Prix will be back until 2031 under a new five-year agreement. The track based in Istanbul will be featured in the 2027 season, marking a surprise comeback for the circuit, said President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali mentioned the excitement to return to Istanbul to thrill fans around the world, highlighting the special place Istanbul Park holds in F1 history. The first Turkish Grand Prix held in Istanbul Park in 2005 was won by Kimi Raikkonen for McLaren, and the track’s technical layout has been praised over the years. Lewis Hamilton, a two-time winner at Istanbul Park, has described the challenges of the famous Turn 8 corner with its four apexes and high-speed entry, requiring the continuous building up of lateral G-force.
