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[LewEngBridewell]

I too, have always declared myself a big fan of Istanbul Park. It's introduction back in 2005 saw a brand new legendary corner... Turn 8, a corner which embarrassed both Jacques Villeneuve and Juan Pablo Montoya that year, and that's just from distant memory.

Fantastic, undulating circuit, with a good mix of long straights and fast corners. It's a shame it's no longer on the calendar, IMO.

The crowds were always, quite sadly, too small.

If it wasn't in my country it would still be one of my favorite modern tracks because of this.Way better than the contemporary ones.Btw,I also liked the first turn,when I went to watch the race there.It was a shame that the crowds were small,it is about the view of people here,what they think about motorsports,also their view about how to spend their money and time,I knew people who didn't want to bother traffic.

The first turn at Istanbul Park always reminded me of the opening corner at Interlagos.

[racechick]

Ive got my computer working better Here's the picture of the stands at Istanbul park. I apologise in advance for my Alonso outfit It was my wilderness years. But I watched Lewis in GP2 Ace view of him taking a driver every lap more or less
This is a great track.' and as you see the stands were full!!

[LewEngBridewell]

I think I've seen that picture before! At least the Mild Seven Renault was a good colour scheme for you to choose in your wilderness years

[racechick]

Yes, the colour was part of it
I probably have posted it before, its in photobucket , so easy to get my hands on.

[elfinitty]

I remember that picture too In 2006 it was surely more international I can even see the North Cyprus flag Most of us had those times as I have to admit that I was a Vettel fan in 2009 In 2011 the grandstand wasn't that full but at least crowded here are the pictures: viewtopic.php?f=24&t=11122

The first turn at Istanbul Park always reminded me of the opening corner at Interlagos.

Gonna pay more attention to that one!