Formula One Turkish Grand Prix
Istanbul
- Date: 07/06/09
- Circuit Length: 5.338km
- Race Distance: 309.396km (58 laps)
- Winner 2008: Felipe Massa – Ferrari
Circuit Guide
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Technical Insight – Willy Rampf
“The drivers race anti-clockwise at Istanbul Park and the circuit offers plenty of variety and entertainment. There are slow sections where good traction is required. And then there is the spectacular Turn 8, made up of four distinct sections and yet taken in one line at going on for 250 km/h. Given the long – often uphill – straights, the cars must not have too much drag. Good aerodynamic efficiency is the key to setting a good lap time.”
Drivers eye – Nick Heidfeld
“It was freezing at Istanbul in 2008, even though spring had arrived in central Europe. I’m hoping for a bit more luck with the weather this time around. Turn 8 is the jewel in the crown of this circuit. It has several apexes and is long, fast and challenging. All in all I think this is a great track. However, the daily journey to the circuit can take a while and be rather difficult. It is located on the Asian side of the city, and if you’re staying on the European side you have to get through the crowds on the Bosphorus Bridge every day.”
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