The FIA WTCC Race of Turkey was a round of the World Touring Car Championship, which was held at the Istanbul Park circuit near Istanbul in Turkey.
Istanbul Park (2005–2006) | |
Race information | |
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Number of times held | 2 |
First held | 2005 |
Last held | 2006 |
Most wins (drivers) | Gabriele Tarquini (2) |
Most wins (constructors) | Alfa Romeo (2) |
Last race (2006) | |
Race 1 Winner | |
Race 2 Winner |
The race was run in the first season of the WTCC after its return in 2005. It remained on the calendar for 2006, but was dropped in 2007 in favour of the Race of Sweden.[1] The race was won by three different Italian drivers during its two years.
Winners
editYear | Race | Driver | Manufacturer | Location | Report |
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2006 | Race 1 | Alessandro Zanardi | BMW | Istanbul Park | Report |
Race 2 | Gabriele Tarquini | SEAT | |||
2005 | Race 1 | Fabrizio Giovanardi | Alfa Romeo | Report | |
Race 2 | Gabriele Tarquini | Alfa Romeo |
References
edit- ^ "WTCC to have rolling starts in 2007". autosport.com. 2007-02-27. Retrieved 2009-08-12.