Formula 1 returns to istanbul park for the first turkish grand prix since 2011 with lewis hamilton in position to clinch a record equalling seventh drivers world championship title.

Turkish grand prix attendance. After it was confirmed that istanbul park was to return to the. The race was the 14th round of the 2020 formula one world championship and the eighth running of the turkish grand prix. In securing the constructors title at imola mercedes guaranteed a seventh consecutive drivers and constructors championship double with only valtteri bottas in mathematical contention to steal the crown from.

Turkish grand prix organisers have gone back on their original plans to have as many as 100000 fans in attendance at the race. However the race organisers have said they would like to discuss a long term deal with formula 1 so. Sadly the 2020 turkish grand prix will be held as a closed event with no fans in attendance.

The covid 19 pandemic has had a major impact on the 2020 formula 1 season schedule with an updated calendar resulting in a 17 race season running from july until mid december.