Why does F1 not race at Turkey?

“For the 2022 race, approximately $40 million was requested from Turkey. It totals at least $48 million with other expenses. It is not possible for Intercity, the operator of Istanbul Park, to undertake this without the support of the state. In these economic conditions, the state cannot be expected to undertake.”

Does Turkey have an F1 track?

Istanbul Park returned for the 2020 Formula One World Championship, after a nine-year absence. Istanbul Park was due to replace the cancelled Canadian Grand Prix for the 2021 Formula One World Championship.

Will Turkey be in F1 2023?

"Portugal is at the forefront to be able to replace China in the 2023 calendar. However, Portugal is not the only interested country, as Turkey is also in the running. It will depend on whether there are funds for Portugal to host the GP. Fees are expensive, but the return justifies the investment.

Why doesn t Formula 1 race at the Nurburgring?

No. The Nordschleife is too dangerous a track to hold an F1 race.

Why doesn t McLaren do Nurburgring?

Having said that, McLaren's tech chief Mark Vinnels told me at dinner the previous evening that he didn't want to see his drivers chasing an ultimate lap time around the Nurburgring because "Sooner or later it will end in tears if we, and they (ie Ferrari) go down that route." Which is fair enough given how dangerous ...

Why did Turkey provide NO grip for the drivers?

What is the hardest track to race in F1?

The 4.831-kilometre race track is one of the old-time race tracks, but the chances of overtaking by drivers are limited because of the tortuous layout of the racetrack. Hungaroring is one of the most challenging race tracks in the 2022 F1 season.

What track will replace China?

With China being dropped from the F1 2023 calendar, Portimao should be the circuit F1 considers as its replacement.

Who is not returning to F1 for 2023?

The 2023 F1 grid is finally settled. We've said goodbye to Sebastian Vettel, Mick Schumacher and Daniel Ricciardo, but welcome Logan Sargeant and Oscar Piastri as rookies and Nico Hülkenberg returns after two seasons away.

Can you overtake in Turkey F1?

According to the Turkish Highway Code, overtaking is forbidden: Whenever there is a road sign prohibiting it.

Which country has the hardest F1 track?

Is Turkey good for overtaking in F1?

Kimi Raikkonen (2005), Hamilton (2010, 2020), Sebastian Vettel (2011) are the only active drivers to have won in Turkey. The circuit is one of seven anti-clockwise layouts on the calendar, and offers good overtaking opportunities.

Is Porsche joining F1?

Porsche will not join the Formula 1 grid in 2026 as it is believed to have ended its formal evaluation of a programme despite the championship still being of interest. The Volkswagen Group-owned manufacturer intended to enter F1 alongside sister brand Audi as part of the new engine regulations.

Who are Audi replacing in F1?

German car-maker Audi has finally announced which Formula One team it will power from 2026 – replacing Alfa Romeo at the Swiss-based Sauber team.

Are Alfa Romeo leaving F1?

Alfa Romeo has a title sponsorship contract with the Sauber F1 team until the end of 2023. From 2026, Sauber will be owned by Audi, with the Alfa deal coming to an end, but because of the successful partnership, Alfa Romeo does not rule out remaining in F1.

Why is Germany no longer in F1?

The Nürburgring went through a change of ownership during 2014, but the new owners were unable to sign an agreement to continue hosting the race in odd-numbered years. The Hockenheimring wasn't able to host the 2015 or 2017 events either and the German Grand Prix was not run.

Which country loves F1 the most?

Where is the highest F1 viewership by country? The highest F1 viewership by country is found in Great Britain, although viewership of the sport is high throughout Western Europe. Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands are other Western European nations with high Formula 1 viewership numbers.

Why is F1 so big in Finland?

A large contributor to the production and success of Finnish race drivers is the culture and environment which surrounds the country Finland and the way that both shape locals' minds from a young age.

Is China catching up to the US in technology?

The report, published Thursday by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, puts Chinese researchers ahead of Americans in 37 of 44 technologies examined, across the sectors of defense, space, robotics, energy, environment, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, advanced materials and quantum technology.

What US companies are moving out of China?

Apple has already moved some iPhone manufacturing to Vietnam and is planning to move some of its MacBook production to the Southeast Asian nation. Other companies that have shifted some of their production lines out of China to Vietnam are Nike, Adidas, and Samsung.

Is the US ahead of China in technology?

In artificial intelligence, the US is leading in advanced integrated circuit design, language processing and high-performance computing, but China holds a lead on advanced radiofrequency communications like 5G and 6G, among several other areas.

What are the deadliest tracks F1?

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has seen the most fatalities; seven drivers have died there during the time that the Indianapolis 500 formed part of the world championship.

What track car is faster than F1?

Porsche's new 919 Hybrid Evo Le Mans Car is Faster than an F1 Car​ After retiring from the top tier of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) last year, Porsche have released their LMP1 car of any regulations and made it faster than an F1 car. Now, that's how to have 'one last hoorah'.

What is the fastest F1 track in the world?

Monza - Grand Prix Circuit

An iconic 220mph+ start/finish straight, the thrilling Curva Grande, the tricky two Lesmos and the Parabolica which slingshots cars back into doing it all again makes for the fastest lap in F1, with an average lap of 164mph.

Why did BMW leave F1?

Combined with the global financial recession and the company's frustration about the limitations of the contemporary technical regulations in developing technology relevant to road cars, BMW chose to withdraw from the sport, selling the team back to its founder, Peter Sauber.