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Turkey GP: Facts and Figures
By BMW Sauber F1 Team May 7 2008
The "Istanbul Speed Park" will host the fifth Formula One Grand Prix of the 2008 season. Here, you will find some interesting facts about the race on the Bosphorus, the Turkish Grand Prix. .

Circuit/Date:
Istanbul Park/11th May 2008

Start time (local/UTC):
15:00hrs/12:00hrs (14.00 CEST)

Lap/Race distance:
5.338 km/309.396 km (58 laps)

Corners:
6 right-hand and 8 left-hand corners

Winner 2007:
Felipe Massa, Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, 1:26:42.161hrs

Pole position 2007:
Felipe Massa, Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, 1:27.329 min

Fastest lap 2007:
Kimi Räikkönen, Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, 1:27.295 min

Data 2007 (race)
Full-throttle percentage: 63%
Top speed: 315 km/h
Longest stretch at full throttle: 16 sec / 1,200 m
Gear changes per lap: 42
Tyre wear: medium to low
Brake wear: medium
Downforce level: medium to high

 

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