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Formula 1 will return to V8 engines. OtonomHaber
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Formula 1 will return to V8 engines.

04/05/2026
The world of Formula 1 is preparing for a long-awaited and radical transformation. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has officially announced that the 1.6-liter V6 turbo hybrid engines used since 2014 will be replaced by a new generation of V8 units starting in the 2030 or 2031 season. This revolutionary decision at the pinnacle of motorsport marks a significant shift towards hybrid technology. [...]
AVIS Türkiye Track Championship 2026 Final Races will be held at Istanbul Park. OtonomHaber
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The AVIS Türkiye Track Championship 2026 Final Races will be held at Istanbul Park.

04/05/2026
The fifth and final round of the AVIS 2026 Turkish Circuit Championship will be held on May 09-10 at TOSFED Istanbul Park, with the support of AVIS, Spor Toto, Tuzla Municipality, and Salados. The weekend, which will be open to spectators free of charge, will feature cars competing in the super and maxi categories. The first day of the event, Saturday, May 09th, will begin with practice sessions at 14.00 PM, followed by... [...]
2027 Formula 1 Turkish Grand Prix Press Conference - OtonomHaber
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2027 Formula 1 Turkish Grand Prix Press Conference

25/04/2026
A press conference regarding Istanbul's return to the Formula 1 calendar was held at TOSFED Istanbul Park with the participation of Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak, and TOSFED President Eren Üçlertoprağı. This press conference followed a Formula 1 Turkish Grand Prix (GP) promotional event held yesterday in the garden of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's Dolmabahçe Working Office. [...]
Ordu is getting ready to host the excitement of off-road racing. OtonomHaber
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Ordu is getting ready to host the excitement of off-road racing.

24/04/2026
Ordu is preparing for an adrenaline-filled season. The 2026 calendar for the 19th Black Sea Offroad Cup, organized in cooperation with Ordu Metropolitan Municipality and the Turkish Automobile Sports Federation, has been announced. This massive event, which brought together over 10 racing enthusiasts last year, will once again feature breathtaking competitions in Altınordu, Ünye, Fatsa, and Korgan. [...]
Classical Wind in Çanakkale: The 27th Spring Rally Concludes - OtonomHaber
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Classical Wind in Çanakkale: The 27th Spring Rally Concludes.

20/04/2026
The 27th Spring Rally, the first leg of the 2026 Turkish Classic Car Championship, took place in the historical heart of Çanakkale between April 17-19. Starting from the Troy Statue Square, the classic cars headed towards the Troy Museum on the first day. On the second day of the rally, the teams crossed the Çanakkale Bridge and passed through Eceabat and Seddülbahir to the Martyrs' Monument. [...]
The Turkish Off-Road Championship has started in Trabzon. OtonomHaber
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The Turkish Off-Road Championship has started in Trabzon.

10/04/2026
The first leg of the Turkish Off-Road Championship, held in Trabzon, started in Akçaabat. The event, featuring 44 athletes from 9 provinces, will conclude with the final and awards ceremony on April 12th. The championship is coordinated by the Trabzon Governorship, with the participation of the Metropolitan Municipality, Akçaabat District Governorship, Akçaabat Municipality, the Provincial Gendarmerie and Police Directorates, the Provincial Health Directorate, the Provincial AFAD Directorate, and fire brigades. [...]
The 2026 Offroad Season Begins in Akçaabat, Trabzon. OtonomHaber
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The 2026 Offroad Season Begins in Akçaabat, Trabzon.

09/04/2026
The eagerly awaited first leg of the PETLAS 2026 Turkish Offroad Championship will kick off in Akçaabat district of Trabzon between April 10-12. Organized by the Trabzon Offroad Sports Club (TROFF), this massive event is made possible with the support of powerful institutions such as the Trabzon Governorship, the Metropolitan Municipality, and the Akçaabat Municipality. The challenging 87,80-kilometer course will offer athletes 7... [...]
The 2026 Karting Championship is starting in Kocaeli. OtonomHaber
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The 2026 Karting Championship is starting in Kocaeli.

07/04/2026
The highly anticipated first leg of the MOTUL 2026 Turkish Karting Championship will kick off in Kocaeli on April 11-12. This major event, organized by the Kocaeli Karting and Automobile Sports Club (KO-KART) at the TOSFED Körfez Race Track, will be held with the support of Spor Toto, Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality, and MOTUL. Competitors will participate in races across micro, mini, junior, senior, and master categories. [...]
The Trabzon stage of the Turkish Off-Road Championship is about to begin. OtonomHaber
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The Trabzon stage of the Turkish Off-Road Championship is about to begin.

03/04/2026
The Trabzon leg of the Turkish Off-Road Championship, organized in cooperation with Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality and taking place between April 10-12, promises adrenaline-filled moments. The Trabzon stage of the Petlas 2026 Turkish Off-Road Championship will be held from April 10-12. Coordinated by the Trabzon Governorship; the Metropolitan Municipality, Akçaabat District Governorship, Akçaabat Municipality, the Provincial Gendarmerie and Police Directorates, the Provincial Health Directorate, and the Provincial... [...]
The 2026 Rally Season Opens in Marmaris with the Aegean Rally. OtonomHaber
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The 2026 Rally Season opens in Marmaris with the Aegean Rally.

31/03/2026
The first race of the Petrol Ofisi Maxima 2026 Turkish Rally Championship, the Marmaris Aegean Rally, is being organized by the Aegean Automobile Sports Club (EOSK) in Marmaris, Muğla, between April 03-05. It is supported by the Muğla Governorship, Muğla Metropolitan Municipality, Marmaris District Governorship, and Marmaris Municipality, as well as Petrol Ofisi, Spor Toto, Remed Assistance, Salados, Fora Mobile Tracking Systems, and Power. [...]
The 2025 Turkish Baja Championship Final will be held in Düzce. OtonomHaber
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The 2025 Turkish Baja Championship Final will be held in Düzce.

25/12/2025
The 2025 Turkish Baja Championship, eagerly awaited by motorsport enthusiasts in Türkiye, is coming to a spectacular conclusion. The 5th and final leg of the championship, Baja Prusias, will take place on the challenging tracks of Düzce between December 26-28. Organized by the Düzce Automobile and Offroad Motor Sports Club (DOSOD), this major event will see the championship title decided on Düzce soil. [...]
The 2026 Revolution in Formula 1: The DRS Era is Ending - OtonomHaber
Formula 1

The 2026 Revolution in Formula 1: The DRS Era is Ending.

20/12/2025
Formula 1 is entering the scene in 2026 not only with new car designs, but also with a new terminology that will change the language of racing. The FIA ​​and Formula 1 management are shelving the long-used "DRS" concept, transitioning to a more dynamic structure centered on aerodynamics and hybrid systems. The "Z" and "X" Era in Active Aerodynamics: 2026 model cars will be a sporting event. [...]
The new Formula E GEN4 car has been unveiled. OtonomHaber
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New Formula E GEN4 Car Unveiled

08/11/2025
Formula E has unveiled the GEN4, a next-generation car poised to rewrite the rules in the world of electric racing. Featuring the series' biggest performance update to date, the GEN4 offers double the power and a first-ever permanent all-wheel drive (AWD) system. This platform significantly raises the performance bar for electric motorsport. [...]
Offroad Adrenaline is coming to Istanbul! OtonomHaber
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Offroad Adrenaline Moves to Istanbul

05/11/2025
The season excitement continues in Istanbul for Offroad Extreme, a branch of sport based on 4x4 off-road vehicles overcoming specially created, challenging obstacles on closed tracks in the shortest time and without errors. The Avni İnce 2025 Extreme Cup will be held on November 08-09 in Pendik, Istanbul, organized by the Ottoman Offroad Sports Club (4x4 OSM) with the support of Pendik Municipality and Spor Toto. [...]
Turkish Hillclimbing Championship Season Final in Eskişehir - OtonomHaber
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Turkish Climbing Championship Season Finale in Eskişehir

05/11/2025
The Sarıcakaya Hill Climb Race, the 7th and season finale of the AVIS 2025 Turkish Hill Climb Championship, will be held in Eskişehir on November 08-09. Organized by the Frigya Sports Club with contributions from Spor Toto and Sarıcakaya Municipality, this race promises to be one of the most challenging and exciting competitions of the championship. The race will take place on the 8.50-kilometer-long Suuçtu Hill Climb, famous for its natural beauty. [...]
Autocross Excitement Begins in Aydın! OtonomHaber
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Autocross Excitement Begins in Aydın

05/11/2025
Organized in collaboration between Aydın Automobile Sports Club (AYOSK) and İzmir Automobile Sports Club (İOSK), the Yenipazar Autocross Races are set to bring motorsports enthusiasts together in Aydın. A total of 21 athletes will compete fiercely in the event, which will take place on November 08-09, 2025, at the Aydın Yenipazar Motorsports Area. This two-day event will be a highlight of the region's motorsports calendar. [...]
Burhan Turan competes in the 2025 Turkish Baja Championship with Baja Attalos in Antalya. OtonomHaber
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Burhan Turan in Antalya with Baja Attalos for the 2025 Turkish Baja Championship

30/10/2025
The third leg of the 2025 Turkish Baja Championship, Baja Attalos, will be held in Kepez, Antalya, between October 31st and November 2nd. Organized by the Antalya Offroad and Automobile Sports Club, this challenging offroad competition is supported by Spor Toto, the Antalya Governorship, Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, Kepez Municipality, and Otokar. Teams will compete in three different locations in Antalya. [...]
MOTUL 2025 Turkish Karting Championship, Round 5, Begins in Körfez - OtonomHaber
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The 5th round of the MOTUL 2025 Turkish Karting Championship begins in the Gulf.

30/10/2025
The MOTUL 2025 Turkish Karting Championship continues with its 5th round races, to be held on November 01-02 at the TOSFED Körfez Karting Track. Organized by the Women's Sports Club in Motorsports (OSSK), these races are being held within the scope of the Ömer Tolon Season with the contributions of Spor Toto, MOTUL, and Coliseum. 50 participants will compete in the micro, mini, junior, senior, and master categories. [...]
The 4th round of the AVIS 2025 Turkish Track Championship will be held at Istanbul Park. OtonomHaber
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AVIS 2025 Turkish Track Championship 4th Leg Races at Istanbul Park

30/10/2025
The fourth round of the AVIS 2025 Turkish Circuit Championship will be held on November 01-02 at TOSFED Istanbul Park, organized by the Turkish Automobile Sports Federation (TOSFED). The event is supported by AVIS, Spor Toto, Tuzla Municipality, and Salados. This weekend of exciting races will be open to spectators free of charge. Here is the main program: Program Details Date Time [...]
Racing Driver Koray Kamiloğlu Made History in the Italian Cup! OtonomHaber
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Racing Pilot Koray Kamiloğlu Made History in the Italian Cup!

27/10/2025
TCR driver Koray Kamiloğlu achieved a historic success at the Coppa Italia Turismo, the final leg of which was held on October 25-26 at the Misano circuit in Italy. Kamiloğlu and his team finished first in both the race and team classifications, allowing the Turkish national anthem to be played on the podium. Koray Kamiloğlu, a TCR racing driver who has attracted attention with his achievements this season, won the Italian Cup. [...]
Apple TV is on the verge of signing a deal for Formula 1 broadcasting rights. OtonomHaber
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Apple TV Nears Formula 1 Broadcasting Rights Deal

18/10/2025
Apple's Senior Vice President of Services, Eddy Cue, has stirred up the tech and sports world by giving significant hints about the company's next big move in sports broadcasting. Speaking at a recent event, Cue openly expressed their strong interest in Formula 1 (F1). This statement suggests Apple may acquire the annual contract for the US broadcasting rights to F1. [...]
Castrol Ford Team Türkiye will compete in WRC with Ali Türkkan. OtonomHaber
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Castrol Ford Team Türkiye to Race in WRC with Ali Türkkan

15/10/2025
Castrol Ford Team Turkey, a leading team in the motorsport arena, is heading to the final stage of the season in the World Rally Championship, one of the world's most important rally organizations. The stages of the WRC Central European Rally, which will determine this year's champion, are taking place between October 16-19, 2025, across the borders of Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic. Castrol Ford Team Turkey is aiming to win the Junior WRC championship this season. [...]
The 2025 Turkish Drift Championship Final will be held at Istanbul Park. OtonomHaber
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2025 Turkish Drift Championship Final at Istanbul Park

14/10/2025
Organized by the Drift Automobile Sports Club, with contributions from Spor Toto, Reiss Audio, and lastix.com, the fourth and final race of the 2025 Turkish Drift Championship will take place on Sunday, October 19th, at TOSFED Istanbul Park with a breathtaking finale. The championship will also award points for the TOSFED Drift Cup. International excitement with guest drivers from Northern Cyprus and Germany. [...]
Izmir Autocross Cup Begins in Menemen - OtonomHaber
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Izmir Autocross Cup Begins in Menemen

14/10/2025
Organized by the Izmir Automobile Sports Club (İOSK) and sponsored by Ege Asal Metal, the 1st and 2nd legs of the 2025 Izmir Autocross Cup are set to offer adrenaline-filled moments to car enthusiasts on October 18-19. This event, supported by Menemen Municipality, will take place on the Seyrek track, welcoming sports fans for two days on a dirt surface. [...]
The Black Sea Offroad Cup Final is being held in Ünye. OtonomHaber
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The Black Sea Offroad Cup Final is Held in Ünye

08/10/2025
The 2025 Black Sea Offroad Cup concludes with the Enes Coşkan Ünye Offroad Race, the season finale. Organized by the Ünye Offroad Yunus Emre Sports Club on October 11-12, this major event will bring off-road enthusiasts together amidst the natural beauty of the Black Sea. The final race, made possible with the contributions of Ordu Metropolitan Municipality, Ünye Municipality, and Spor Toto, will... [...]
The second leg of the Burhan Turan Baja Championship is starting in Bursa. OtonomHaber
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The Second Round of the Burhan Turan Baja Championship Begins in Bursa

08/10/2025
The second leg of the 2025 Burhan Turan Baja Championship, Baja Recital, will take place in Bursa from October 10-12, promising great excitement. Organized by the Bursa Alternative Sports Club (BASK), the event is being held with the contributions of important institutions such as Bursa Metropolitan Municipality, Resital Turkey Real Estate, Warn Turkey, Suryapı Marka Shopping Mall, and Aloft Bursa. The historical Silk Road... [...]
MOTUL Türkiye Karting Championship Continues in Uşak - OtonomHaber
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The MOTUL Turkish Karting Championship Continues in Uşak

08/10/2025
The 2025 MOTUL Turkish Karting Championship will take place on October 11-12, 2025, at the Uşak Karting Track for the fourth round of the season. Organized by the İzmir Karting Club (İKK) Sports Club and part of the Ömer Tolon Season, this event is supported by Spor Toto, MOTUL, and the Uşak Municipality. Races will be held in micro, mini, junior, senior, and... [...]