Turkish Grand Prix Information Guide

F1 Turkey

Some useful information for the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Turkey

The Turkish Grand Prix

The 2020 race was one of the seasons best and it looks like 2021 has changeable weather conditions also so it could be another fantastic weekend. Istanbul defines the word cool. Being home to a very diverse crowd, and holding two continents together, being cool is inevitable. Straddling the Bosphorus Strait between Europe and Asia, Istanbul is etched with thousands of years of history, bearing the marks of the Ancient Greeks, the Persians, the Romans, the Byzantines, the Turks, and the Silk Road traders who’ve lived here over the centuries.

GLK Premier Sea Mansion

Information for your stay

Check in at the GLK Premier Sea Mansion Suites starts at 15:00, and check out on your final day is before 11:00. Breakfast is served from 07:00 each morning. Please ensure you’re ready and waiting 5 minutes before the stated times shown below, as the coach will leave promptly so we don’t hold up other customers. Do leave enough time to get from your grandstand to the coach after the F1 sessions on Saturday and Sunday. If everyone is back on the coach early, we will leave the circuit

Istanbul

From mosques to art galleries, monuments to markets, the bridge between Europe and Asia offers so much and if it’s shopping you are after, From high-end boutiques to locally crafted home-good stores, Istanbul’s shopping scene is brimming with some truly unique spots. As for eating, Turkish cuisine is very diverse and world renowned. Istanbul is a melting pot of cultures and delicious food, enjoy the city.

Intercity Istanbul Park

Craig from the Motor Sports Travel team will be on hand over the weekend, its a small hotel so you meet everyone travelling before the Saturday transfer. Craig will be accompanying the coach transfers, should you need anything. You can also contact us via the two telephone numbers at the foot of this information guide, should you need to.

Transfer departure times

Saturday

Depart hotel – 09:00
Depart circuit – 16:30

Sunday

Depart hotel – 10:00
Depart circuit – 18:00

Please note that this timetable and departure times are subject to change

Saturday Schedule

09:05-09:20

F1 Pit Stop Practice

09:25-09:55

Intercity Gold Cup Q

10:20-10:50

Intercity Platinum Cup Q

12:00-13:00

Formula 1 FP3

13:40-14:15

Intercity Silver Cup Race

15:00-16:00

Formula 1 Qualifying

16:00-17:00

Formula 1 Press Conference

16:40-17:20

Intercity Platinum Cup Race

Saturday Schedule

10:35-11:10

Intercity Gold Cup Race

11:50-12:30

Intercity Platinum Cup Race

13:20-13:50

Drivers’ Parade

14:43-14:44

‘We Race As One’

14:44-14:46

National Anthem

15:00-16:00

Formula 1 Grand Prix

On Saturday and Sunday, the coach will drop off and depart from PARKING B located next to the circuit. Access to the track will be a short walk to ENTRANCE B and free shuttles will take you to your grandstand locations from here. If you have not made us aware you’re not taking the coach transfer (either in person to Craig, or via the telephone numbers at the foot of each page of  this information guide), we will assume you will make your own way, which will be at your own cost.

IF THERE IS A DELAY OR SCHEDULE CHANGE TO QUALIFYING ON SATURDAY: the coach will leave the circuit 30 minutes after the Formula 1 qualifying track action finishes (i.e. 30 minutes after the session has finished). If there is any extended or rolling delay without confirmed restart times that may affect the coach departure time, we will keep you updated via Craig and via the email and phone number we have on your booking.

IF THERE IS A DELAY OR SCHEDULE CHANGE TO THE RACE ON SUNDAY: the coach will leave the circuit 30 minutes after the Formula 1 race finishes (i.e. 30 minutes after the winner has crossed the line). If there is any extended or rolling delay without confirmed restart times that may affect the coach departure time, we will keep you updated Craig and via the email and phone number we have on your booking.

Our Hints & Tips

Security staff may conduct bag checks at the gates and for safety reasons, the following items are prohibited: bags over 20 litre capacity; glass bottles and glass containers; BBQs; restricted and illegal substances; offensive weapons; items that are deemed dangerous, offensive or unsuitable; drones or remote controlled aircraft; step ladders or any similar item which may obstruct another attendees view; lasers; fireworks/pyrotechnics; any item which might be subject to ambush marketing; smoke canisters; tents and shelters; four-wheel carry carts; powered scooters; electric cycles; sun parasols; excessive alcohol.

We always recommend bringing tissues or wipes and hand sanitiser to all race circuits.

Visitors are not permitted to make/create/store/record or transmit any sound recording or audio visual footage of the event for any commercial purposes. Personal electronic devices such as mobile phones, cameras or hand held personal communication devices are allowed as long as the images are for private, personal and non commercial use.

HES CODE

You will already have been given an HES CODE when registering with the Turkish Health Authority (https://register.health.gov.tr) Please ensure that you carry this with you at all times either printed out or on a smart phone as you may be asked to show it when entering shops, bars or restaurants. You will require this code to access the circuit so please make sure that you bring it with you on Saturday and Sunday

UK Office Number

+44 207 183 2022

Emergency Number

+44 207 183 8960

Please note our emergency number will be available over the race weekend when our main office is closed. Please leave a message, clearly stating your name, reference number and contact number and we will call you back. Office Hours are Monday to Friday 10:00-16:00, Saturday and Sunday CLOSED