The effects of motor sports on tourism management: example of İstanbul Formula 1

In this study, by investigating the effects of motor sports on tourism management it has been tried to put forth the importance of Formula 1 races, that are arranged in İstanbul, for İstanbul?s tourism. Besides having a gaint number of spectators worldwide Formula 1 is an important phenomenon since TV and computer screens reach all around the world and since Formula 1 comprises quite important hours with these screens.In this study the relationship between sport and tourism, historical development of sport, the effects of sport tourism on economic, social, health, and presentation have been mentioned. Moreover, motor sports? federation and associations, that are active in Turkey, have been mentioned and national and international motor sports, that are arranged in Turkey and in the world, and these sports? place in tourism have been investigated. In this aspect, other countries in the world where Formula 1 races take place have been also investigated. By analyzing hotel managements?, that have 3-4 and 5 stars and that are located in İstanbul and that have been application part of the study, general opinions about Formula 1 organisation and Formula 1 tourists and answers given to poll guestions related to marketing Formula 1, datas got form this analyse have been interpreted. In this extent, institutions such as ITO, TURSAV and TURSAB have been also consulted and interview results have been taken into evalvation. According to results reached, relevant suggestions have been made.Key words: Sport tourism, Motor sports and Formula 1 grand prix, Hotel management