After returning to the Formula One calendar last year as a result of the several cancelled races due to the pandemic and after an absence that lasted since 2011, the Turkish GP has also been confirmed for 2021. The race which took place 12 months ago was the most daring and strange race of the 2020 championship and at the end of a thrilling Grand Prix, Sebastian Vettel scored his last podium finish for Scuderia Ferrari.
The emotions, however, was partly mitigated by the absence of the public. This time at least 100,000 people are expected on the stands of Istanbul Park over the course of the weekend. A huge number that can help a lot not only for the atmosphere, but also the economy of the Turkish capital itself.
According to the president of the Turkish Association of Hoteliers Müberra Eresin, this weekend’s event could bring in at least $ 150 million in revenue. “We can say that the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Istanbul was the event that has excited and inspired us the most in recent years – Müberra Eresin said, as reported by the website dailysabah.com – and this year the public will be able to enjoy the event from the stands. It will have a very positive effect on Turkey and Istanbul. It will unleash an international tourist movement towards the city – she added – we expect about 35,000 people to come from abroad and to provide Istanbul tourism with an income of about 150 million dollars. We expect a significant increase in occupancy rates in most hotels near the region where the competition will take place.” – Müberra Eresin added.
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Vural Ak, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Turkish track, agreed: “I don’t think there is another opportunity to promote [Turkey] to so many people – he explained, in reference to the global audience produced around the world from Formula 1 – even though our capacity is much higher, we intend to accommodate a maximum of 100,000 people. This is because of the coronavirus measures. Ticket sales are proceeding apace due to growing foreign interest. We will host over 30,000 foreign guests in Istanbul – he concluded – I think that this weekend alone the city will see an influx of around 150-200 million dollars.” – Vural Ak concluded.
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