Overview

• The Turkish Automobile Sports Federation has taken over promotion and sporting authority of Istanbul Park to centralize operational control.
• President Eren Üclertopragi confirmed Turkey is ready to replace any canceled race on the 2026 Formula 1 calendar at short notice.
• Ankara has pledged full financial guarantees covering all race payments and logistics to secure government backing.
• Officials are targeting open slots from 2027 when contracts at Zandvoort and Barcelona expire to clinch a long-term deal.
• Turkey faces competition from Madrid’s yet-to-be-approved street circuit and Thailand’s $1.2 billion Bangkok bid for a 2028 Grand Prix.