FORMULA 1 TURKISH GRAND PRIX 2027 TICKETS | WAITLIST

Turn 8 is back

At Istanbul Park, Formula 1 returns to one of its most exhilarating circuits, where sweeping corners and dramatic elevation changes create a true high-speed challenge. Sliced into the hills on the Asian side of the Bosphorus, the 5.338 km circuit combines dramatic elevation changes with a flowing, anti-clockwise layout.

• 5.338 km permanent circuit with dramatic elevation changes
• The legendary multi-apex Turn 8: widely regarded as one of F1®'s greatest corners
• First scheduled return since 2021, under a confirmed five-year agreement through 2031
• Istanbul: where Europe meets Asia, on the banks of the Bosphorus
• Grandstand and General Admission tickets available

Experience details

Turn 8: the Corner That Made Istanbul Famous

Istanbul Park's Turn 8 is a multi-apex, long left-hander taken at near-full throttle across four separate apices, generating sustained lateral g-forces throughout its arc. When the circuit first appeared on the calendar in 2005, Turn 8 immediately established itself as one of the defining tests of driver commitment and car setup in Formula 1®. The full 5.338 km layout features 14 corners and significant elevation changes, combining high-speed sweepers with heavy braking zones that produce overtaking and strategy diversity throughout the race.

Six Years of Waiting

Istanbul Park hosted nine Grands Prix between 2005 and 2021, producing some of the most memorable moments of those eras: Felipe Massa's three consecutive wins (2006–2008), Lewis Hamilton's emotional seventh World Championship title in 2020, and Valtteri Bottas's dominant victory in 2021. The circuit was consistently praised by drivers for its technical demands and produced competitive racing throughout the field. Its return under a confirmed five-year agreement reflects a long-term commitment to Turkish motorsport.

The City Between Two Continents

Istanbul is the only city in the world that spans two continents, with the European and Asian halves linked by the Bosphorus Strait. The Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar sit on the European shore; the Kadiköy market on the Asian shore. Turkish cuisine is one of the world's great food cultures, with lamb kebabs, mezes, baklava, simit, and the ritual of Turkish coffee and tea available everywhere from street carts to centuries-old meyhane restaurants.

Gateway to the Asian Side

Istanbul Park is located in Tuzla, on the Asian side of Istanbul, approximately 15–20 km from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). This airport offers direct connections from many European cities. Istanbul's larger European hub, Istanbul Airport (IST), is approximately 80 km from the circuit but connects to a wider range of international destinations. Full access and transport details will be confirmed closer to the 2027 event.