Turkey
Location:Istanbul
Lap distance: 5.4 km
Number of laps:57
Racing direction:Anti-clockwise
This was a new circuit for 2005 and is
only one of 5 where the cars go counter
clockwise. The facilities are good and this has proved to be a popular track with the drivers.
The 2011 race was again dominated by Red Bull, with Sebastian Vettel winning from Mark Webber. There was lots of action and overtaking, with most drivers stopping four times for tyres.
In 2010 Red Bull were heading for first and second until their two cars clashed, allowing Lewis Hamilton to win from Jenson Button.
In 2009 Vettel took pole, but Button. took the win to make it six wins from seven races. The two Red Bull's made up the other two places on the podium.
Previous Race winners
Year Driver Team
2011 Sebastian VettelRed Bull
2010 Lewis Hamilton McLaren
2009 Jenson Button Brawn
2008 Felipe Massa Ferrari
2007 Felipe Massa Ferrari
2006 Felipe Massa Ferrari
2005 Kimi Raikkonen McLaren