Though the circuit itself has a relatively simple layout compared to other venues on the calendar, it has established itself as a favorite among fans and drivers due to its graceful run of corners through the first half of the circuit, culminating with the four-apex, organ-crushing maelstrom that is turn 8.
Formula 1 Turkish Grand Prix 2011
Venue : Istanbul, Turkey
Time & Date :
May 6: Free practice 1
10:00 local | 07:00 GMT
May 6: Free practice 2
14:00 local | 11:00 GMT
May 7: Free practice 3
11:00 local | 08:00 GMT
May 7: Qualifying
14:00 local | 11:00 GMT
May 8: Race - 15:00 local | 12:00 GMT
Turkey was the scene of perhaps the most extraordinary event of the 2010 season, as the Red Bulls of Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber inexplicably came together on the approach to turn 12 while Webber was leading the race. Vettel ended up retiring from the race, while Webber managed to limp home in third place, gifting Mclaren with a 1-2 finish.
Turkish Grand Prix