DHL Turkish Grand Prix 2011 - Istanbul Park
| Number of Laps: | 58 |
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| Circuit Length: | 5.338 km | |
| Race Distance: | 309.396 km | |
| Lap Record: | 1min 24.770sec - JP Montoya (2005) | |
| 2010 Result: | 1. Lewis Hamilton |
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| First Race: | Year 2005. | |
| Total Races: | 6 |
Turkish Grand Prix is the fourth race of the season 2011 and marks the beginning of European Season. After a long break of 3 weeks and time spent with families, all the drivers are gearing up for win.
As the drivers gears up, there were silent Technical team that were working 24x7 to improve the performance of their cars.
And, the race will see the comeback of many teams with further improvement to the top teams.
Chinese GP saw Vettel reign ending with Lewis snatching the victory from him in the last few laps to display the reliability of Mclaren. To continue from the last year win in Turkey, Lewis Hamilton will be the danger man again.
The Turkish GP is famously remembered for Red Bull crashing with each other last year which forced Sebastian Vettel to retire and Mark Webber to drop from 1st to 3rd.
Seating capacity is around 130,000, with 25,000 of those in the main grandstand, and parking is available for 12,000 cars. Dominating the circuit's skyline are two seven-floor VIP towers at either end of the paddock.
F1 Changer - Pirelli has admitted that Turky will be hard on tyres and pit stop strategy will be essential factor to win the race.
Circuit Analysis
Turkish Grand Prix circuit is an anti-clockwise circuit. It is one of the three circuits (Brazil and Abu Dhabi the other two) which run anti clockwise this season. The circuit is designed by famous German Architect Hermann Tilke.
Circuit is one of the most spectacular in terms of speed features 14 turns - eight lefts and six rights and the cars can reach speeds up to 330 km/h. Circuit is also very hard on tyres as the track surface is very abrasive.
Must watch on the circuit are -
Multi apex Left hander Turn 8.
Turn 12-14 that will see a lot of overtaking and driver tactics to provide the maximum as of slightest mistakes can put you out of race just like Sebastian Vettel did last year.
However the circuit does not provide ample opportunity for overtaking so the Qualifying will play a major role. This year introduction of KERS and DRS could play a life saver for some.
Weather Report
Turkey is very hot on track, hard on tyres and may provide a slight chance of rain also.
| Friday: | Rain Expected (Light Rain) |
15 °C | 88% |
| Saturday: | Slight Chance of Rain (Slight Showers) | 15 °C | |
| Sunday: | Clear Sky (Partly Cloudy) | 12 °C |
Visibility will not be a problem and may be it will not be as hot afterall but it will be humid.
Ticket Prices
Ticker Prices are starting form $100 for General Admission . For Grandstand Weekend prices vary from $375 to $500 for main grandstands.
Timing
| Practice 1 | Fri 10:00 (EEST) / 12:30 (IST) |
| Practice 2 | Fri 14:00 (EEST) / 16:30 (IST) |
| Practice 3 | Sat 11:00 (EEST) / 13:30 (IST) |
| Qualifying | Sat 14:00 (EEST) / 16:30 (IST) |
| Race | Sun 15:00 (EEST) / 17:30 (IST) |
Prediction
As the European Season Starts, it became really hard to predict the outcome of the race. With all team got ample opportunity and time to improve their performance over the three weeks. It could be anyone on the top.
One thing is still sure, there will be a tough competition among Red Bull and Mclaren on top. May be this time, Ferrari have got it right or it can be Mercedes who could surely able to compete with the top guns.
So, Sebastian Vettel, Lewis Hamilton, Michael Schumacher all plays a crucial role with Jenson Button and Mark Webber eager to deceive their teammates to top.
Hungry Fernando Alonso could convert a podium this time.
As all the teams and their drivers are claiming to give a strong performance out their in Turkey, Let us see who will has the last laugh at the end.
Lets Start Racing.... in Europe....
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