Unlike many modern tracks, Istanbul Park circuit is undulating. Hermann Tilke, its designer, chose to follow the site’s topography for the greatest joy of the drivers.<\/p>\n
Therefore, this circuit is demanding and requires a perfect unity between the driver and his machine.<\/p>\n
He is also one of the only three circuits this year where drivers turn anti-clockwise, with Imola in Italy and Interlagos in Brazil.<\/p>\n
The key point of this track is undoubtedly turn No. 8. This is a rapid sequence of four “left turns” during which drivers can experience a force of up to 5G. Clearly, this is the most challenging place to navigate.<\/p>\n
Launched in 2005, the Turkish Grand Prix has only seen eight editions, three of which were won by Felipe Massa in 2006, 2007, and 2008.<\/p>\n
Stopped in 2011, the circuit returned to the calendar last year and saw Lewis Hamilton’s victory, his second after the one in 2010. He also won his seventh world crown.<\/p>\n
This year, he could equal the record held by Felipe Massa and especially increase his lead in the World Drivers’ Championship. Remember that it is only two small units ahead with seven rounds to go.<\/p>\n
This track is hilly and demanding for the drivers and their driving skills, but it is not the circuit that puts the most strain on Pirelli tires.<\/p>\n
The Italian manufacturer has therefore chosen to bring a range of intermediate compound, that is to say C2, C3, and C4.<\/p>\n
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