Turkish Grand Prix Returns for 2027: Juan Pablo Montoya Still Holds Istanbul Lap Record
Five years later, Formula 1 returns to Turkey in April 2027. Along with the Portimao circuit in Portugal, two of the drivers' favorite venues are back as these two autódromes are designed to maximize vehicle performance on the track, unlike urban circuits such as Las Vegas or Monaco.
TL;DR
- Formula 1 is returning to Turkey in April 2027, with the Istanbul Park circuit.
- Portugal's Portimao circuit is also returning to the F1 calendar.
- The return of these circuits means the Dutch Grand Prix will be removed.
- The Belgian and Barcelona Grands Prix will alternate annually starting in 2027.
- Juan Pablo Montoya's 2005 race lap record of 1:24.770 at Istanbul Park is still the fastest.
- Lewis Hamilton set a faster qualifying lap in 2021, but not during a race.
- F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali expressed excitement about the return of Istanbul Park.
- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan officially announced the return of the Grand Prix.