This week, Bernie and FIA members are in Istanbul for the end of season awards and FIA meetings. Istanbul Park's new owner, Vural Ak made a new pre-agreement with Ecclestone which will let this great track to return to the calendar of 2013 season. Date is expected to be 21-23 July.
The new owner of the track is a motorhead (Vural Ak). He has a vast sports car collection, a really rich man. He wants to bring life to the track which stays empty for 365 days! He will built off-road and karting tracks around Istanbul Park. Also a fair with rollar coasters. And he will organize common-people race events. Also the track is planned to be made available to public just like Nordschliefe.
Only thing remains before it is becoming official is our prime minister's approval. He and Bernie will meet at the FIA awards ceremony. I pray it will be a positive meeting
I would share the sources, if not all of them were Turkish
Notice the "Reserved for another European event* spot at the calendar
http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2012/12/14150.html
The new owner of the track is a motorhead (Vural Ak). He has a vast sports car collection, a really rich man. He wants to bring life to the track which stays empty for 365 days! He will built off-road and karting tracks around Istanbul Park. Also a fair with rollar coasters. And he will organize common-people race events. Also the track is planned to be made available to public just like Nordschliefe.
Only thing remains before it is becoming official is our prime minister's approval. He and Bernie will meet at the FIA awards ceremony. I pray it will be a positive meeting
I would share the sources, if not all of them were Turkish
Notice the "Reserved for another European event* spot at the calendar
http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2012/12/14150.html