ISTANBUL FORMULA ONE GRAND PRIX
The 2nd Turkish Formula One Grand Prix will be held in Istanbul in August 2006. The spectacular 5.378 kilometre F1 track is designed by famed German architect Herman Tilke, the man behind Sepang, Bahrain and Shanghai, and features 14 turns – eight lefts and six rights – with the cars reaching speeds of up to 320 kph.
The Istanbul F1 Racing Circuit is located on the Asian side of Istanbul, approximately 90 kms from the city centre. An unusual feature of the venue is that the lap will run anticlockwise, making the Turkish Grand Prix only the third race on the calendar to do so (San Marino and Brazil are the other two). It possesses a wide variety of corners, and while perhaps not as technical as, say, Shanghai, it definitely provides the drivers with real challenge, especially given the reduced downforce available.
The character of the circuit is further enhanced by plenty of gradients – the track is built on four different ground levels. There look to be fewer obvious overtaking opportunities than at some other Tilke circuits – it doesn't feature the long straights followed by tight hairpins that characterise the likes of Sepang and Shanghai – but the drivers found plenty of their own once they got used to the track.
As you'd expect from a new formula one venue, spectator facilities are impressive. Seating capacity is 155,000, with 25,000 of those in the main grandstand, and parking for 20,000 cars.
Fez Travel has 3 F1 tours. Our 5 day F1 tour is designed purely for formula one enthusiasts whereas our 12 and 17 day programs allow visitors to tour the rest of Turkey after the formula 1 race weekend.
Fez Travel 2006 Istanbul Formula One Tours
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| Tour Name |
Tour |
Summary
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| 5 Day program |
Duration :
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5 days/4 nights |
| Dates : |
Begins 24th August and ends 28th August |
| In brief : |
4 star accommodation,
transfers to the track and back on all 3 days |
| 12 Day program |
Duration :
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12 days/11 nights |
| Dates : |
Begins 24th August and ends 4th September |
| In Brief : |
4 star accommodation,
transfers to the track and back on all 3 days
Guided tours of Gallipoli, Toy, Pergamum, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia x 2 |
| 17 Day program |
Duration :
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17 days/16 nights |
| Dates : |
Begins 24th August and ends 9th September |
| In Brief : |
1 nights 3 star, 15 nights 4 star hotel accommodation,
transfers to the track and back on all 3 days
boat cruise in Fethiye
Guided tours of Gallipoli, Toy, Pergamum, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Myra, Phaselis, Aspendos, Tinaztepe Cave, Cappadocia x 2 |
| LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE !!! |
| 2006 Formula 1 Turkish Grand Prix Timetable |
| Friday 25 August |
11:00-12:00 |
Friday Practice 1 |
| 14:00-15:00 |
Friday Practice 2 |
| Saturday 26 August |
11:00-12:00 |
Saturday Practice 1 |
| 14:00 |
Saturday Qualifying |
| Sunday 27 August |
15:00 |
Race |
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F1 Race tickets are not included in the tour price.
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