The pole lap of Felipe Massa on Istanbul Park in 2008
Istanbul Park will return to the Formula 1 calendar this year, as announced earlier today by Formula 1. This circuit, which is loved by both drivers and fans, was on the calendar from 2005 to 2011 and the Grand Prix was won up to three times by Felipe Massa.
The Brazilian driver drove for Ferrari in 2008 and put his red car on pole position. From P1, he was able to win the Grand Prix for the third time. If forgot what the track looked like again (or if you never have seen it) the following video gives a clear picture, albeit in somewhat outdated image quality.
Below footage of Kimi Raikkonen in 2005 at Istanbul Park in his pole position lap and below that Sebastian Vettel with his fastest lap in 2011.
Turkey is back!
— Eau rouge (@Insidef1) August 25, 2020
Kimi Raikkonen Onboard Pole Lap - Turkey 2005#F1 #turkishgpisback #TurkishGP pic.twitter.com/QUfy8K5emJ
Such a mega track!
— Formula 1 (@F1) August 25, 2020
Relive Sebastian Vettel's brilliant pole lap from 2011 - the last time we raced at Istanbul Park #TurkishGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/GJXJkUciWz
