Turkish Grand Prix Returns to Formula 1 in 2027

Apr 24, 2026, 13:46
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Turkish Grand Prix Returns to Formula 1 in 2027

Introduction

On April 24, 2025, President Erdogan said the Istanbul Park circuit will host Formula 1 races again. It will be for five years, from 2027 to 2031. The race was not on the calendar for six years.

Main Body

The announcement happened at an event in Istanbul. Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem were there. Istanbul Park is a race track. It is 5.33 kilometers long. It is on the Asian side of Istanbul. The track had nine races before. Seven races were from 2005 to 2011. Two more races were in 2020 and 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, Lewis Hamilton won his seventh world championship. He equaled Michael Schumacher''s record. Valtteri Bottas won the last race in 2021. Twelve different drivers have finished in the top three at this track. The return happened after a long effort by Turkish officials. In 2024, a company bought a 30-year lease for Istanbul Park. The company paid about $117.8 million. The deal said they must get a long-term Formula 1 agreement. Talks with the Turkish Automobile Sports Federation stopped for a time. Then they started again. In February 2025, Domenicali said a return was close. President Erdogan said the deal shows trust in Turkey''s ability to organize big events. He said many people in Turkey watch Formula 1. About 19 million people watch. 7.5 million follow on social media. A Turkish official called the deal a success for Turkish sports diplomacy. The Turkish Grand Prix will not make the 2027 calendar bigger. The calendar will still have 24 races. The Turkish race replaces the Dutch Grand Prix. The Dutch race is ending. Also, the Spanish and Belgian Grands Prix will take turns. Portugal also returns with a two-year deal.

Conclusion

The Turkish Grand Prix is coming back. This ends a long effort to bring the race back. Istanbul Park will host races for at least five seasons starting in 2027.

Vocabulary Learning

calendar
a list of days and events日程表
Example:The race is on the calendar.
host
to have and take care of an event舉辦（活動）
Example:Istanbul Park will host races.
race
a competition to see who is fastest比賽
Example:Formula 1 is a race.
return
to come back or go back返回
Example:The Turkish Grand Prix returns in 2027.
win
to be the best and get first place贏得
Example:Lewis Hamilton won the race.

Sentence Learning

The Istanbul Park circuit will host Formula 1 races again.
Simple future tense using 'will' to talk about a future event.本句使用'will'表示將來時態，談論未來事件。
The race was not on the calendar for six years.
Past tense negative with 'was not' to describe a past state.本句使用'was not'構成過去式否定，描述過去的狀態。
Istanbul Park is a race track.
Simple present tense with 'is' to give a fact.本句使用'is'構成簡單現在式，陳述事實。
It is 5.33 kilometers long.
Simple present tense with 'is' to describe a measurement.本句使用'is'描述長度測量，為簡單現在式。
The Turkish Grand Prix is coming back.
Present continuous tense with 'is coming' to describe an upcoming event.本句使用'is coming'現在進行式，描述即將發生的事件。
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Turkish Grand Prix to Return to Formula 1 from 2027 Under Five-Year Agreement

Introduction

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on April 24, 2025, that the Istanbul Park circuit will return to the Formula 1 calendar for a five-year period from 2027 to 2031, ending a six-year absence from the championship.

Main Body

The announcement was made at an event attended by Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. Istanbul Park, a 5.33-kilometer circuit on the Asian side of Istanbul, has hosted nine Grands Prix in the past: seven consecutive races from 2005 to 2011, and two more during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021. The 2020 race was notable because Lewis Hamilton won his seventh world championship there, equaling Michael Schumacher''s record. Valtteri Bottas won the most recent race in 2021. In total, 12 drivers have stood on the podium at this circuit. The return follows a long campaign by Turkish authorities. In 2024, Can Bilim Egitim Kurumlari AS, a company partly owned by Lale Cander (who is also chairwoman of Pirelli''s Turkish branch), acquired a 30-year operating lease for Istanbul Park for approximately $117.8 million. The deal required securing a long-term Formula 1 agreement. Negotiations, carried out together with the Turkish Automobile Sports Federation (TOSFED), initially stalled but later resumed. In February 2025, Domenicali confirmed that a return was close. Erdogan stated that the agreement shows confidence in Turkey''s organizational ability and infrastructure. He noted that Formula 1 has a large following in Turkey, with about 19 million viewers and 7.5 million social media followers. Communications Director Burhanettin Duran described the deal as a success for Turkish sports diplomacy. Furthermore, the addition of the Turkish Grand Prix will not increase the 2027 calendar beyond 24 races. It replaces the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, which is ending its run, and is part of a rotation system for the Spanish and Belgian Grands Prix. Portugal is also returning with a two-year deal.

Conclusion

The return of the Turkish Grand Prix confirms a long-term effort to bring Istanbul Park back to the Formula 1 schedule. The circuit will host races for at least five seasons starting in 2027.

Vocabulary Learning

carried out
To perform or conduct a task, activity, or process.執行、進行（任務、活動或過程）
Example:Negotiations, carried out together with the Turkish Automobile Sports Federation, initially stalled but later resumed.
ending its run
An idiomatic expression meaning to finish a period of activity, performance, or operation.結束其運行/運作期
Example:It replaces the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, which is ending its run.
resumed
To start again after a pause or interruption.重新開始、恢復
Example:Negotiations, carried out together with the Turkish Automobile Sports Federation, initially stalled but later resumed.
stalled
To stop making progress or become stuck, often temporarily.停滯、陷入僵局
Example:Negotiations, carried out together with the Turkish Automobile Sports Federation, initially stalled but later resumed.
stood on the podium
An idiomatic expression meaning to finish in the top three of a race or competition, thus being awarded a podium position.登上領獎台（獲得前三名）
Example:In total, 12 drivers have stood on the podium at this circuit.

Sentence Learning

The announcement was made at an event attended by Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
Passive voice: the subject 'announcement' receives the action. The agent (who made it) is introduced with 'by'. This structure is common in formal reporting to focus on the event rather than the doer.被動語態：主語「公告」接受動作。動作執行者以「by」引出。此結構常用於正式報導，強調事件本身而非執行者。
In 2024, Can Bilim Egitim Kurumlari AS, a company partly owned by Lale Cander (who is also chairwoman of Pirelli's Turkish branch), acquired a 30-year operating lease for Istanbul Park for approximately $117.8 million.
Relative clause 'who' gives extra information about Lale Cander. The passive participle 'owned' describes the company. This helps pack details into one sentence without starting a new one.關係從句「who」補充說明Lale Cander的身份。被動分詞「owned」描述公司狀況。這樣可將細節融入一句，無需另起新句。
Negotiations, carried out together with the Turkish Automobile Sports Federation (TOSFED), initially stalled but later resumed.
Past participle phrase 'carried out' acts as a reduced passive relative clause (which were carried out). The linking word 'but' shows contrast between stalling and resuming. This structure keeps the sentence concise while showing a change.過去分詞短語「carried out」相當於被動關係從句（which were carried out）。連接詞「but」表示停滯與恢復之間的對比。此結構使句子簡潔，同時顯示變化。
It replaces the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, which is ending its run, and is part of a rotation system for the Spanish and Belgian Grands Prix.
Relative clause 'which is ending its run' describes the Dutch Grand Prix. The conjunction 'and' connects two facts about the Turkish Grand Prix. This organizes information clearly by linking related ideas.關係從句「which is ending its run」描述荷蘭大獎賽。連詞「and」連接關於土耳其大獎賽的兩個事實。這樣清晰組織信息，連結相關概念。
Furthermore, the addition of the Turkish Grand Prix will not increase the 2027 calendar beyond 24 races.
The linking word 'Furthermore' adds extra information logically, showing that this point supports the previous discussion. It helps the reader follow the argument step by step.連接詞「Furthermore」在邏輯上補充額外信息，顯示此點支持前文討論。它有助於讀者逐步理解論述。
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Turkish Grand Prix to Return to Formula 1 Calendar from 2027 Under Five-Year Agreement

Introduction

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on April 24, 2025, that the Istanbul Park circuit will rejoin the Formula 1 calendar for a five-season period from 2027 to 2031, ending a six-year absence from the championship.

Main Body

The announcement was made at an event at the Dolmabahce Presidential Office in Istanbul, attended by Formula 1 Chief Executive Officer Stefano Domenicali and FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. Istanbul Park, a 5.33-kilometer circuit located on the Asian side of Istanbul, has previously hosted nine Grands Prix: seven consecutive races from 2005 to 2011, and two additional races during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021. The 2020 race was notable for Lewis Hamilton securing his seventh world championship, equaling Michael Schumacher''s record. Valtteri Bottas won the most recent race in 2021. A total of 12 drivers have reached the podium at the circuit. The return follows a prolonged campaign by Turkish authorities. In 2024, Can Bilim Egitim Kurumlari AS, a company part-owned by Lale Cander (chairwoman of Pirelli''s Turkish branch), acquired a 30-year operating lease for Istanbul Park for approximately $117.8 million, with the condition of securing a long-term Formula 1 deal. Negotiations, conducted jointly with the Turkish Automobile Sports Federation (TOSFED), initially stalled but later resumed. In February 2025, Domenicali confirmed that a return was close. Erdogan stated that the agreement reflects confidence in Turkey''s organizational capacity and infrastructure. He noted that Formula 1 has a broad following in Turkey, with approximately 19 million viewers and 7.5 million social media followers. Communications Director Burhanettin Duran described the deal as a success for Turkish sports diplomacy. The addition of the Turkish Grand Prix will not expand the 2027 calendar beyond 24 races. It replaces the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, which is concluding its run, and is accommodated by a rotational arrangement for the Spanish and Belgian Grands Prix. Portugal also returns with a two-year deal.

Conclusion

The Turkish Grand Prix''s return formalizes a multi-year effort to reintegrate Istanbul Park into the Formula 1 schedule, with the circuit set to host races for at least five seasons starting in 2027.

Vocabulary Learning

formalizes
To give official status or make something formally recognized.使正式化；正式確認
Example:The Turkish Grand Prix's return formalizes a multi-year effort to reintegrate Istanbul Park into the Formula 1 schedule.
operating lease
A contract granting use of an asset for a fixed term without transfer of ownership, typically for equipment or property.經營租賃；營運租約
Example:In 2024, Can Bilim Egitim Kurumlari AS, a company part-owned by Lale Cander, acquired a 30-year operating lease for Istanbul Park for approximately $117.8 million.
reintegrate
To bring back into a unified whole or system.重新整合；使重新融入
Example:The Turkish Grand Prix's return formalizes a multi-year effort to reintegrate Istanbul Park into the Formula 1 schedule.
rotational arrangement
A scheduling system where events alternate between different venues or participants.輪換安排；輪替制度
Example:It replaces the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, which is concluding its run, and is accommodated by a rotational arrangement for the Spanish and Belgian Grands Prix.
stalled
To come to a standstill or cease to make progress.停滯不前；陷入停頓
Example:Negotiations, conducted jointly with the Turkish Automobile Sports Federation, initially stalled but later resumed.

Sentence Learning

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on April 24, 2025, that the Istanbul Park circuit will rejoin the Formula 1 calendar for a five-season period from 2027 to 2031, ending a six-year absence from the championship.
Main clause: 'Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on April 24, 2025'. Subordinate noun clause (object of 'announced'): 'that the Istanbul Park circuit will rejoin the Formula 1 calendar for a five-season period from 2027 to 2031'. Participial phrase (adverbial of result): 'ending a six-year absence from the championship'. The sentence exhibits complex embedding with a that-clause and a non-finite clause.主要子句：'土耳其總統埃爾多安於2025年4月24日宣布'。從屬名詞子句（'宣布'的賓語）：'伊斯坦堡公園賽道將於2027年至2031年重返一級方程式賽曆，為期五個賽季'。分詞短語（結果狀語）：'結束了六年的缺席'。此句展示了複雜的嵌入結構，包含that子句和非限定子句。
Istanbul Park, a 5.33-kilometer circuit located on the Asian side of Istanbul, has previously hosted nine Grands Prix: seven consecutive races from 2005 to 2011, and two additional races during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021.
Main clause: 'Istanbul Park has previously hosted nine Grands Prix'. Appositive noun phrase (modifying 'Istanbul Park'): 'a 5.33-kilometer circuit located on the Asian side of Istanbul' – contains a reduced relative clause ('located on...'). After colon, a list of two items with internal modification. High lexical density and use of apposition.主要子句：'伊斯坦堡公園賽道曾舉辦過九場大獎賽'。同位語名詞短語（修飾'伊斯坦堡公園賽道'）：'一條位於伊斯坦堡亞洲側、長5.33公里的賽道'——包含縮減關係子句（'位於...'）。冒號後為兩個項目列表，內部有修飾。詞彙密度高，並使用了同位語結構。
The 2020 race was notable for Lewis Hamilton securing his seventh world championship, equaling Michael Schumacher's record.
Main clause: 'The 2020 race was notable for Lewis Hamilton securing his seventh world championship'. The object of preposition 'for' is a gerund phrase with a subject ('Lewis Hamilton') and object ('his seventh world championship'). Following participial phrase: 'equaling Michael Schumacher's record' – adverbial of result. Complex because of gerundive complement and participial adjunct.主要子句：'2020年的比賽因劉易斯·咸美頓奪得第七個世界冠軍而聞名'。介詞'for'的賓語是一個動名詞短語，帶有主語（'劉易斯·咸美頓'）和賓語（'他的第七個世界冠軍'）。隨後的分詞短語：'追平了米高·舒麥加的紀錄'——結果狀語。此句因動名詞補語和分詞附加語而顯複雜。
In 2024, Can Bilim Egitim Kurumlari AS, a company part-owned by Lale Cander (chairwoman of Pirelli's Turkish branch), acquired a 30-year operating lease for Istanbul Park for approximately $117.8 million, with the condition of securing a long-term Formula 1 deal.
Main clause: 'Can Bilim Egitim Kurumlari AS acquired a 30-year operating lease for Istanbul Park for approximately $117.8 million'. Appositive noun phrase (modifying the company): 'a company part-owned by Lale Cander (chairwoman of Pirelli's Turkish branch)' – includes a reduced relative clause and a parenthetical. Prepositional phrase of condition: 'with the condition of securing a long-term Formula 1 deal'. Complex due to multiple embedded modifiers.主要子句：'Can Bilim Egitim Kurumlari AS以約1.178億美元購得伊斯坦堡公園賽道的30年經營租約'。同位語名詞短語（修飾該公司）：'一家由Lale Cander（倍耐力土耳其分公司主席）部分擁有的公司'——包含縮減關係子句和插入語。條件介詞短語：'附帶確保長期一級方程式協議的條件'。因多個嵌入修飾語而顯複雜。
The Turkish Grand Prix's return formalizes a multi-year effort to reintegrate Istanbul Park into the Formula 1 schedule, with the circuit set to host races for at least five seasons starting in 2027.
Main clause: 'The Turkish Grand Prix's return formalizes a multi-year effort'. Infinitive phrase (modifying 'effort'): 'to reintegrate Istanbul Park into the Formula 1 schedule'. With-absolute construction: 'with the circuit set to host races for at least five seasons starting in 2027' – contains a past participle 'set' and an infinitive 'to host'. This sentence uses an absolute construction and an infinitive of purpose.主要子句：'土耳其大獎賽的回歸正式確立了一項多年的努力'。不定式短語（修飾'努力'）：'將伊斯坦堡公園賽道重新納入一級方程式賽曆'。with-絕對結構：'賽道將於2027年起至少舉辦五個賽季的比賽'——包含過去分詞'set'和不定式'to host'。此句使用了絕對結構和目的不定式。