Turkey Grand Prix 9th-11th May 2008
Turkey made its debut on the Formula One calendar in 2005 with an all-new purpose-built circuit in Istanbul. The spectacular 5.378 kilometre track is designed by famed German architect Herman Tilke, the man behind Sepang, Bahrain and Shanghai, and features 14 turns – eight lefts and six rights – with the cars expected to reach speeds of up to 320 kph.
An unusual feature of the venue is that the lap will run anti-clockwise, making the Turkish Grand Prix only the third race on the calendar to do so (San Marino and Brazil are the other two). It possesses a wide variety of corners, and while perhaps not as technical as, say, Shanghai, it should definitely provide the drivers with real challenge, especially given the reduced downforce available in 2005.
The character of the circuit should be further enhanced by plenty of gradients – the track is built on four different ground levels. There look to be fewer obvious overtaking opportunities than at some other Tilke circuits – it doesn't feature the long straights followed by tight hairpins that characterise the likes of Sepang and Shanghai – but no doubt the drivers will find plenty of their own once they get used to the track.
As you'd expect from a new venue, spectator facilities should be impressive – organisers know they have to rival the very high standards set by Bahrain and China in 2004. Planned seating capacity is 155,000, with 25,000 of those in the main grandstand, and parking will be available for 20,000 cars. Dominating the circuit's skyline will be two seven-floor VIP towers built at either end of the paddock.
Turkey Grand Prix ticket only
LOCATION |
3 DAY WEEKEND |
SUNDAY |
SATURDAY |
FRIDAY |
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Super Gold |
£281 |
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Gold 1 |
£261 |
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Gold 2 |
£247 |
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Silver 1 T1, T8 |
£206 |
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Silver 2 T7 |
£185 |
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Silver 3 T2, T5 |
£157 |
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Bronze T3, T4, T6, T9 |
£123 |
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General Admission |
£88 |
£81 |
£61 |
£54 |
- prices subject to availability
- shipping: £15.00 per order - tickets will be sent registered post
- *** Junior tickets are valid for 16 years or under - 50% discount applies ***
| HOTEL ONLY | Extra Nights | |||
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TURKISH GP HOTEL + TRANSFER PACKAGES (B/B) |
Per person in double room |
Single Supplement |
PP in double room |
Single Supplement |
| Lares Park Hotel 4*, 3 nights | £520 | £259 | £307 | £259 |
| Seminal Hotel 4*, 3 nights | £381 | £154 | £102 | £88 |
| SV Boutique 4* Standard Room, 3 nights | £450 | £196 | £119 | £105 |
| SV Boutique 4* Corner Room, 3 nights | £485 | £225 | £126 | £102 |
| Hilton Hotel Istanbul 5*, 4 nights | £912 | £273 | £231 | £199 |
| Ciragan Palace Hotel Kempinski 5*, 3 nights | £1025 | £922 | £98 | £84 |
- Hotel Packages include airport welcome and farewell
- Hotel Packages include coach transfers to and from the circuit on Saturday and Sunday
- Saturday departure 8.30 am Return 5.00 pm approx. subject to itinerary
- Sunday departure 8.00 am Return 5.00 pm approx
- TICKETS & HOSPITALITY can be purchased to go with the above accommodation.
- Extra night stays and room upgrades can be purchased to go with the above accommodation.
- City tours and excursions can be purchased to go with the above accommodation.
- PROFILE HOSPITALITY has the right to change hotels if your first choice is not available to same standard hotel
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CITY TOURS & EXCURSION
Istanbul Classics (Half day morning tour) £78 Ottoman Relics (Half day afternoon tour) £78 Byzantine & Ottoman Relics (Full day, lunch included) £95 Bosphorus Cruise (Half Day Tour, Morning or Afternoon) £81 Turkish Hammam Tour (Daily) £92 Orient Entertainment (Night Tour with 4 course dinner & wine) £92 Princes' Islands (Full day, lunch included) £92 Dinner Cruise (Night tour, open buffet, barbeque, unlimited local drinks) £126 Jewish Heritage (Private Tour, Full day-lunch included) £189 In Trace of Christianity (Private Tour, Full Day, lunch included) £189 Green Bursa (Day trip, lunch included) £113 Troy & Gallipoli (Anzacs)/ (Long day tour, lunch & dinner included) POA Seven Churches of Anatolia (Special 3 Days Tour) POA Full day tour to Pamukkale (Day trip, lunch included, by plane or bus) POA Nemrut (Commagene) / Throne of Gods (Special 3 Days Tour, full board, by plane) POA Cappadocia Tours POA
The Circuit
