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Turkey’s government is showing “strong commitment” to ensure the Turkish GP makes a long-term return to the F1 calendar.
The Turkish government is fully committed to ensuring that the Turkish Grand Prix returns to the Formula 1 calendar on a long-term basis. Istanbul Park hosted the event from 2005 to 2011 and briefly in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. Funding issues led to the disappearance of the event initially, but new ownership has revived hopes for its future. The Turkish Automobile Sports Federation (TOSFED) now owns the circuit, with its president Eren Uclertopragi expressing clear intentions for the Grand Prix’s return. Uclertopragi emphasized that the government’s strong support aims for a permanent place on the calendar through a long-term agreement. The circuit’s new ownership and government backing are seen as significant advantages for hosting future F1 races, with preparations already underway for a possible Grand Prix next year.
