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The 2005 Turkish Grand Prix Preview

Formula One roars back into action after the summer break, heading into the unknown as the calendar welcomes the inaugural Turkish Grand Prix. Tom Keeble previews the race and rates the teams' chances of success ahead of the 14th round of the 2005 season

Tom Keeble Aug 17, 2005, 12:41 PM

The inaugural Turkish Grand Prix is hosted at the Istanbul Speed Park, outside Istanbul. The circuit has a diverse but challenging collection of corners with an expected emphasis on efficient aerodynamics, strong engines, and solid driver performances. Tyre selection could be tricky, as the surface is expected to change considerably, but putting the best aero package possible on the car is also going to be vital.

Analysis

Heading to a new circuit always increases the odds that a team or tyre manufacturer has failed to get their analysis right, so there is a reasonable chance of upset; however, it is also a chance to see all the drivers learning a track that they have not visited before, which levels the playing field in teams that are running drivers with different experience levels.