Long-term contract: Formula 1 returns to Turkey

Historic ground

2020 energy Lewis Hamilton by winning his seventh world championship title Michael Schumacher even. “Many unforgettable moments have been written in the history of our sport at Istanbul Park and I look forward to starting the next chapter of our partnership,” said Formula 1 Managing Director Stefano Domenicali. Turkey is not the only returnee on the calendar from next year. Formula 1 will again be racing in Portimão, Portugal, for the next two seasons, replacing the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort.

New race director at Audi

Meanwhile, newcomer Audi presented its new race director. After the surprising farewell Jonathan Wheatley as team boss of the racing team Allan McNish Race director. The 56-year-old Scot was head of the German factory team’s youth program until recently. McNish will take up his new position from next week’s Miami Grand Prix.

“Allan brings an exceptional combination of racing experience, technical understanding and leadership to this role,” said team principal Mattia Binotto. Former Formula 1 driver McNish has been associated with Audi for a long time. With the German manufacturer he was twice winner of the Le Mans endurance classic and also head of the Audi Formula E team. He has been head of the youth department since the beginning of this year. Just a few days before the third round of the season in Japan, Audi surprisingly announced Wheatley’s departure “for personal reasons”. The Brit formed a dual leadership role with Binotto at the German factory team and was only in office for a year. Binotto then took over Wheatley’s duties and at the same time announced a reorganization of the team leadership.