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The first-ever Grand Prix of Turkey was held last year at the Istanbul Park Circuit, situated in the suburbs of Istanbul. One of the features of this ultra-modern circuit is that it is one of the few on which the race is run counterclockwise. The course has several difficult corners, including Corner 8 and its multi-apex configuration. The circuit also features many elevation changes, presenting a formidable, difficult challenge for the drivers.

 
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Istanbul Park
www.msoistanbul.com
address : Gocbeyll Yolu, 34959, Tuzla, Istanbul, Turkey
tel : (+90) 216 677 1010
fax : (+90) 216 677 1039
lap
distance		 : 5.338 km
race distance : 309.356 km
number of laps : 58
2006 race schedule
date

local time

  
25 August, 2006 (Fri) 11:00 - 12:00
 Practice Session 1
14:00 - 15:00 Practice Session 2
26 August, 2006 (Sat) 11:00 - 12:00 Practice Session 3
14:00 - qualifying
27 August, 2006 (Sun) 15:00 - race
2005 grand prix

The Grand Prix of Turkey (fourteenth race of the season) was held on August 21, 2005. Jarno and Ralf qualified P5 and P9, respectively. Ralf was caught up in an accident with another car in the first corner of the first lap, running over car parts scattered on the course. The accident forced Ralf temporarily to the back of the pack. Meanwhile, Jarno was able to reliably defend his position. Unfortunately, Jarno was overtaken on the last pit stop, finishing the race in 6th. Ralf worked tenaciously to overtake cars in front, recovering much of his original position, and finishing 12th.
race
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Driver

Team
1 K. Raikkonen West Mclaren Mercedes
2 F. Alonso

Mild Seven Renault F1 Team
3 J. Montoya West Mclaren Mercedes
6 J. Trulli Panasonic Toyota Racing
12 R. Schumacher Panasonic Toyota Racing
 
fastest lap:
J. Montoya (1:24.770)
qualifying
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Driver

Team
1 K. Raikkonen West Mclaren Mercedes
2 G. Fisichella Mild Seven Renault F1 Team
3 F. Alonso Mild Seven Renault F1 Team
5 J. Trulli Panasonic Toyota Racing
9 R. Schumacher Panasonic Toyota Racing