Turkish Grand Prix facts for kids
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| Number of times held | 7 |
| First held | 2005 |
| Most wins (drivers) |  Felipe Massa (3) |
| Most wins (constructors) |  Ferrari (3) |
| Circuit length | 5.338 km (3.317 mi) |
| Race length | 309.396 km (192.250 mi) |
| Laps | 58 |
| Last race (2011) | |
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The Turkish Grand Prix was an exciting Formula One car race held in Turkey. It was a big event where the fastest drivers and cars competed. The race took place every year from 2005 to 2011.
All the Turkish Grand Prix races happened at a special track called Istanbul Park. This track is famous for a very fast and challenging corner known as Turn 8. Drivers loved racing there because it was so unique!
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Who Won the Turkish Grand Prix?
Many talented drivers and teams won races at the Turkish Grand Prix. Let's look at some of the champions!
Drivers with Multiple Wins
Some drivers were so good they won the Turkish Grand Prix more than once.
| Wins | Driver | Years Won |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Felipe Massa |
2006, 2007, 2008 |
Felipe Massa from Brazil was the most successful driver. He won the race three times in a row!
Teams with Multiple Wins
In Formula One, "constructors" are the teams that design and build the race cars. These teams also compete to win.
| Wins | Constructor | Years Won |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Ferrari |
2006, 2007, 2008 |
| 2 |  McLaren |
2005, 2010 |
The Ferrari team won the most races, also with three victories. McLaren won twice.
Engine Makers with Multiple Wins
The engines are a super important part of a Formula One car. "Engine manufacturers" are the companies that build these powerful engines for the teams.
| Wins | Manufacturer | Years Won |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Ferrari |
2006, 2007, 2008 |
 Mercedes | 2005, 2009, 2010 |
- In 2005, the Mercedes engine was built by a company called Ilmor.
Both Ferrari and Mercedes engines powered cars to three wins each at the Turkish Grand Prix.
Turkish Grand Prix: Year by Year Results
All Turkish Grand Prix races were held at the famous Istanbul Park. Here's a quick look at who won each year:
| Year | Winning Driver | Winning Team (Constructor) | Race Details |
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| 2005 |  Kimi Räikkönen |
McLaren-Mercedes | Report |
| 2006 | Felipe Massa |
Ferrari | Report |
| 2007 | Felipe Massa |
Ferrari | Report |
| 2008 | Felipe Massa |
Ferrari | Report |
| 2009 | Jenson Button |
Brawn-Mercedes | Report |
| 2010 | Lewis Hamilton |
McLaren-Mercedes | Report |
| 2011 | Sebastian Vettel |
Red Bull-Renault | Report |
Images for kids
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Aerial view of Istanbul Park. You can see the track's unique layout!
See also
In Spanish: Gran Premio de Turquía para niños
