Turkish Grand Prix returns to F1 calendar from 2027 with five-year deal

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The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027 after securing a five-year deal.

Having lobbied for a permanent spot on the F1 schedule since its two-year stint as COVID-enforced replacement races in 2020 and 2021, Istanbul Park will welcome back grand prix racing from next year following a deal agreed between series bosses, the Turkish government and the Turkish Automobile Sports Federation.

The deal was announced by Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday, with its exact dates in the 2027 calendar yet to be confirmed.

F1 is set to keep the 2027 calendar capped at 24 rounds, having declared that is the maximum comfortable number of events per season in agreement with teams and other stakeholders, meaning next year’s schedule is complete.

Next year F1 will have neither the Dutch GP (contract expired) nor the Barcelona GP (contract rotational), and instead gain the Turkish GP and Portuguese GP. All other rounds remain contracted and unchanged for 2027.

“We are delighted to be returning to the incredible and vibrant city of Istanbul from 2027 to thrill all our fans in Turkiye and around the world on one of the most exciting and challenging circuits in Formula 1,” F1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali said.

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“As a city, Istanbul represents a cultural gateway between Europe and Asia, offering a unique blend of history and tradition with a forward-thinking approach to sport, business, and entertainment.

“I want to thank His Excellency President Mr. Erdogan, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and the Turkish Automobile Sports Federation for their support in securing Formula 1’s return.