Istanbul Park

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1 Track Summary
2 Introduction
3 Track Map
4 Weather Forecast
5 Track Guide
6 Typical Lap Times
7 Videos

Track Summary

Web site: http://www.msoistanbul.com/v3/

Introduction

Formula 1 Istanbul track is in Tuzla Tepeören area and covers a total area of 2,215,000 m2. The architect of the Formula 1 Istanbul Track, Herman Tilke has designed the track as 5,338km (3,317 mile) length, 14-21.5 m width and to be run as counter clockwise. The total number of curves on the track is 14, which consists of 6 right and 8 left, and the maximum speed is 320.58 km/ hour. The highest inclination in length is 8.145 % on the track which has an uneven surface with ups and downs. The total spectator capacity of the Istanbul track is 130.000 people.

The large number of slopes on the track makes the sport distinctive by causing the track to be tough from the sporting point of view. Another differentiating factor is that the Istanbul Otodrom Track is a newly constructed Track and thus it will stage a different excitement compared to the known race tracks.

Track Map

Weather Forecast

Current Conditions: Partly Cloudy in ?stanbul, TUR (as of 8:00 PM 11/20/2008)

Current conditions (as of 8:00 PM)

Partly Cloudy. 54°F (Feels like 54). Humidity: 88% Winds: 11 mph SW.
All times shown are local to ?stanbul, TUR.
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Forecast for Thursday, November 20, 2008 for ?stanbul, TUR

Today: AM Rain. Lo: 54°F. Hi: 57°F. Chance of precipitation: 40%
Tomorrow: PM Rain. Lo: 58°F. Hi: 61°F. Chance of precipitation: 35%
Saturday: Mostly Cloudy. Lo: 38°F. Hi: 66°F. Chance of precipitation: 80%
Sunday: Sleet. Lo: 42°F. Hi: 43°F. Chance of precipitation: 85%
Monday: Fair. Lo: 44°F. Hi: 51°F. Chance of precipitation: 50%