WATCH: Hamilton re-lives his incredible GP2 breakthrough drive at Turkey 2006
Turkey’s Istanbul Park is where Lewis Hamilton’s journey to becoming a seven-time Formula 1 champion ended. But in a way, it’s where it began too, with the circuit the backdrop for a coming-of-age drive for Hamilton in GP2 back in 2006 that has since become the stuff of legend.
Under pressure in the drivers’ championship at that point of the season from rival Nelson Piquet Junior, Hamilton’s performance in the Turkish Sprint Race was otherworldly, as he spun to near the back of the pack, only to go on a rampage through the field that saw him climb from P19 to finish second at the flag.
READ MORE: Hamilton says he’s 'only just getting started' and is motivated to stay in F1
Formula 1 Digital Presenter Will Buxton was working for the GP2 series at the time of Hamilton’s mesmeric performance, and ahead of Hamilton claiming his 2020 crown, the pair sat down to re-live the best moments from one of the most revered junior performances in motorsport history.
Next Up
Related Articles
Tech WeeklyHow teams have responded to the new regulations
UnlockedWhy Audi predict 'bumpy periods' in their bid for F1 glory
Team Previews 2026All you need to know about Mercedes
See all the angles of Audi’s 2026 F1 car
Start of Audi journey is 'extraordinary feeling' – Wheatley
Mercedes’ Director of Car Design John Owen to leave team