The official confirmation of Istanbul Park’s return has sparked widespread enthusiasm among the top figures of the sport. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the FIA, expressed great satisfaction with the new multi-year agreement, underlining the strategic importance of this deal for the future of Formula 1.
“Seeing Formula 1 return to Turkey clearly demonstrates how our sport continues to grow and attract audiences on a global scale,” the president stated. “I am truly delighted to welcome this event back onto the world championship calendar. Istanbul Park represents an iconic circuit in the history of racing, and having it back with us confirms the shared ambition to expand the championship into increasingly dynamic markets.”
The FIA chief concluded by openly thanking the institutions involved: “I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and to the head of the national federation TOSFED, Eren Uclertopragi. Thanks to this strong partnership, we are not only ensuring a stable long-term presence of Formula 1 in this country, but also providing a significant boost to the evolution of the entire motorsport ecosystem, laying solid foundations for sustained development in the years to come.”
This long-term commitment to Istanbul Park highlights Formula 1’s dedication to maintaining historic, high-performance circuits while fostering international growth and deepening the sport’s impact in strategic regions across the globe.
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