The Turkish Grand Prix debuted on August 21, 2005 as part of the 2005 Formula One season.It was held at the newly built Istanbul Park Circuit, constructed by Hermann Tilke. The circuit is an anticlockwise circuit with length of 5.338 km.
Nicknamed "Diabolica" ,turn 8 is the best corner of the track.This corner is fast, with four sweeping apexes its truly a Turkish delight.
Kimi Räikkönen driving for McLaren-Mercedes won the inaugural race.To commemorate the very first Turkish Grand Prix,Turkey Post issued a stamp in 2005.
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