Istanbul Park's damp conditions led to the anticipation of an incident-filled afternoon of racing. But there was surprisingly no major drama amid Valtteri Bottas' commanding performance for Mercedes.

Check out our recap in pictures of the day's action at the Turkish GP, round 16 of the 2021 F1 World Championship.

The drivers parade. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing on the grid with James Urwin (GBR) Williams Racing Race Engineer. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team on the grid with Karel Loos (BEL) Alpine F1 Team Race Engineer. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing FW43B. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W12 and Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL35M. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A521. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - fans in the grandstand. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) AlphaTauri. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team with Stefano Domenicali (ITA) Formula One President and CEO. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB16B on the grid. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing FW43B at the start of the race, 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 W12 leads at the start of the race. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A521, Pierre Gasly (FRA) AlphaTauri AT02, and Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB16B at the start of the race. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 W12. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16B. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-21. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL35M. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR21. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W12. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR21. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-21. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A521. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL35M. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing FW43B. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 W12. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16B. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing FW43B. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W12 and Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB16B battle for position. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A521 and Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-21 battle for position. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 W12. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16B. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-21. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR21. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri AT02. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A521. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Alfa Romeo Racing C41. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing FW43B. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Nikita Mazepin (RUS) Haas F1 Team VF-21. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16B. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri AT02. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16B makes a pit stop. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A521. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL35M makes a pit stop. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 W12. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16B and his worn tyres after the race. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 and his worn tyres after the race. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Race winner Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 W12 passes the team at the end of the race. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Second placed Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16B passes the team at the end of the race. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): third placed Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing with second placed team mate Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 in parc ferme at the end of the race. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Race winner Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates with the team in parc ferme. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
The podium: Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing, second; Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1, race winner; Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing, third. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16B in parc ferme. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Race winner Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates with the team in parc ferme. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Race winner Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 with Antti Vierula (FIN) Personal Trainer in parc ferme. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing with Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal; Dr Helmut Marko (AUT) Red Bull Motorsport Consultant; and Adrian Newey (GBR) Red Bull Racing Chief Technical Officer in parc ferme. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
1st place Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 W12, 2nd place Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16B and 3rd place Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB16B. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing celebrates his third position on the podium. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Race winner Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates on the podium. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
2nd place Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16B. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
1st place Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
2nd place Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16B. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing celebrates his second position on the podium. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Race winner Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates on the podium. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Race winner Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates on the podium. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing celebrates his second position on the podium with third placed team mate Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Race winner Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates on the podium. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Race winner Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates on the podium. 10.10.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul, Turkey, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
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