 | The Turkish Grand Prix at the Istanbul Speed Park marks the next stop on the 2008 Formula 1 calendar. |
 |  | Track Information | | | | Length | 5.338 km | | | Number of Laps | 58 | | | Race Distance | 309.396 km | | | Lap Records | JP Montoya
1' 24.770 (2005)
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The race was introduced to the sport in 2005, with the inaugural race won by the team. The event takes place at the Istanbul Speed Park in the Tepeören - Tuzla area near Istanbul, on the Asian side of the Bosporus river.
Following his accident at the Spanish Grand Prix, Heikki Kovalainen will be required to pass the mandatory FIA fitness checks, which are required after any concussion, before participating in the race. These will take place at the Istanbul circuit on Thursday 8th May. |
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