Formula 1 returns to scenic Istanbul for the first time since 2011. Check out our pictures from Thursday's build-up at the Turkish GP.

Alexander Albon (THA) Red Bull Racing walks the circuit with the team. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari rides the circuit with the team. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari rides the circuit with the team. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari rides the circuit with the team. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari rides the circuit. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore
Lance Stroll (CDN) Racing Point F1 Team walks the circuit with the team. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore
Daniil Kvyat (RUS) AlphaTauri walks the circuit with the team. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) AlphaTauri walks the circuit with the team. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren walks the circuit with the team. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren walks the circuit with the team. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) McLaren walks the circuit with the team. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari rides the circuit with the team. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing walks the circuit with the team. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore
Romain Grosjean (FRA) Haas F1 Team walks the circuit with the team. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing walks the circuit. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari rides the circuit with the team. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Williams Racing motorhome in the paddock. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Renault F1 Team walks the circuit with the team. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Renault F1 Team. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Alfa Romeo Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Alfa Romeo Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Lance Stroll (CDN) Racing Point F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Daniil Kvyat (RUS) AlphaTauri in the FIA Press Conference. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Renault F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren in the FIA Press Conference. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) McLaren in the FIA Press Conference. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
(L to R): Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing and Alexander Albon (THA) Red Bull Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Alexander Albon (THA) Red Bull Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Angela Cullen (NZL) Mercedes AMG F1 Physiotherapist with Roscoe. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Franz Tost (AUT) AlphaTauri Team Principal. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari in the FIA Press Conference. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari in the FIA Press Conference. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 in the FIA Press Conference. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 in the FIA Press Conference. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing with the media. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 and Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 12.11.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Staley / XPB Imagesmore

 

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