Turkish GP too expensive for locals, says Webber | 2011 Turkish Grand Prix

28 April 2011 by Keith Collantine

Mark Webber, Red Bull, Shanghai, 2011

Mark Webber^[1] says the Turkish Grand Prix attracts few spectators because ticket prices are too high.

Webber said ?Unfortunately I think it?s a pretty expensive race for locals to attend, which means the atmosphere is often not what it could be.

?It?s a bit of a shame, as the drivers look forward to going there ? I know I am.?

There is doubt over the future of the Turkish Grand Prix^[2] as Bernie Ecclestone is trying to increase the fee for holding the race.

Webber added: ?I like Istanbul Park ? there are a lot of undulations, which makes the track a little bit more challenging in places.

?The circuit includes turn eight, which is a very, very long corner with multiple apexes and is very high speed, which puts added strain on the tyres and the drivers? necks.

?It?s also a corner that rewards accuracy with your racing line if you get it right early in the corner.?

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References

1. ^{^} Mark Webber (www.f1fanatic.co.uk)
2. ^{^} doubt over the future of the Turkish Grand Prix (www.f1fanatic.co.uk)
3. ^{^} Browse all 2011 Turkish Grand Prix articles (www.f1fanatic.co.uk)

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