# Turkish Formula 1 Grand Prix

The Turkish Formula 1 Grand Prix returns to the calendar in 2027, from 1 to 3 October at Istanbul Park: it is round 17 of the championship, between Azerbaijan and Singapore. A five-year deal secures the race until 2031. The 5.33 km circuit is known for its long, multi-apex Turn 8.

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The Turkish Grand Prix returns to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027, from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 October, with the race on Sunday. It is round 17 of the season's 24, between the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, from 24 to 26 September, and Singapore, from 8 to 10 October.

## Back for five years

The FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) announced a five-year deal on 24 April 2026: Istanbul Park stays on the calendar until 2031, with the Turkish Automobile Sports Federation (TOSFED) as delivery partner. Turkey has already hosted nine Grands Prix: seven from 2005 to 2011, then in 2020 and 2021. Felipe Massa holds the record, with three wins in a row from 2006 to 2008; Lewis Hamilton won in 2020 and Valtteri Bottas in 2021.

## The circuit

Istanbul Park is a 5.33 km circuit with dramatic elevation changes, in Istanbul. Its Turn 8, a long, multi-apex left-hander, is one of the best known in the championship.

## Istanbul in early October

In early October, the average high in Istanbul is around 21 to 26 °C: one of the best seasons to visit the city. The [Istanbul Biennial](/en/events/biennale-istanbul/) is open at the same time. The pages [The historic peninsula](/en/turkey/istanbul-historic-peninsula/), [Pera, Galata and the Golden Horn](/en/turkey/istanbul-pera-galata/) and [The Bosphorus](/en/turkey/istanbul-bosphorus/) present the hotels in the selection.

## Frequently asked questions

### When is the 2027 Turkish Grand Prix?

From 1 to 3 October 2027, with the race on Sunday 3 October, at Istanbul Park.

### How long will Formula 1 stay in Turkey?

The deal announced in April 2026 covers five seasons, from 2027 to 2031.