Turkish Formula 1

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The 6th Turkish Formula 1 GP will be held in Istanbul in May 2010. The spectacular 5.378 kilometre F1 track is designed by famed German architect Herman Tilke, the man behind Sepang, Bahrain and Shanghai, and features 14 turns – eight lefts and six rights – with the cars reaching speeds of up to 320kph.

The Turkish Formula 1 Racing Circuit is located on the Asian side of Istanbul, approximately 90 kms from the city centre. An unusual feature of the venue is that the lap will run anti-clockwise, making the Turkish Grand Prix only the third race on the calendar to do so. It possesses a wide variety of corners, it definitely provides the drivers with real challenge, especially given the reduced down-force available.

The character of the circuit is further enhanced by plenty of gradients – the track is built on four different ground levels. There look to be fewer obvious overtaking opportunities than at some other Tilke circuits – it doesn't feature the long straights followed by tight hairpins that characterise the likes of Sepang and Shanghai – but the drivers found plenty of their own once they got used to the track.

As you'd expect from a new formula one venue, spectator facilities are impressive. Seating capacity is 155,000, with 25,000 of those in the main grandstand, and parking for 20,000 cars.