FIA President and President Erdoğan met about Formula 1

A tender was held in recent months for the operation of IstanbulPark. One of the most striking points among the conditions in this tender is that the contractor company Starting from 2026 It was to put the Turkish Grand Prix back on the calendar. A new and important development has emerged on this issue.

According to the information shared by Motorsport, FIA President Mohammed ben Sulayem with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğanmet in Marmaris. At this meeting, the possibility of Turkey’s return to the Formula 1 and WRC (World Rally Championship) calendars was discussed. Member of the FIA ​​World Motorsport Council Serkan Yazici and TOSFED President Eren Üçlertoprağı Speaking at the meeting organized by I, Sulayem, stated that they discussed many issues during the meetings and discussed the return of the Formula 1 and WRC series to Turkey.

I’m Sulayem: President Erdoğan is aware of the economic and cultural impacts of motorsports

“IstanbulPark, popular among pilots a modern track and Istanbul is a growing metropolis that can welcome Formula 1 with open arms.” Ben Sulayem also stated that President Erdoğan is aware of the economic and cultural effects of motorsports.

Previously Istanbul, between 2005-2011 Formula 1 races It hosted the event and managed to find a place on the calendar in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. WRC races were also held in our country from 2003 to 2010 (except 2007), and between 2018-2020. WRC He was back again.

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