# Bottas Wins Turkish GP

> Bottas secures Turkish GP victory as Verstappen regains points lead from Hamilton.
- Title: Bottas Wins Turkish GP · RaceFans | Shortify
- Summary: Bottas secures Turkish GP victory as Verstappen regains points lead from Hamilton. Valtteri Bottas won the Turkish Grand Prix five years ago today, regaining…
- Keywords: valtteri bottas, max verstappen, lewis hamilton, turkish grand prix, formula 1, championship lead, sports, cars, Bottas, Wins, Turkish, RaceFans
- Source: RaceFans — https://racefans.net/2026/10/10/on-this-day-turkish-grand-prix
- Published: 2026-10-09T23:01:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: valtteri bottas, max verstappen, lewis hamilton, turkish grand prix, formula 1, championship lead, sports, cars
## Bottas wins Turkish GP
Five years ago today Valtteri Bottas scored his 10th grand prix victory in a soggy Turkish Grand Prix.
## Verstappen regains lead
Max Verstappen reclaimed the championship lead from Lewis Hamilton by taking second place.
## Hamilton's race
Hamilton, who was quickest in qualifying but started 11th due to a power unit change penalty, came in fifth.
## Key takeaway

Valtteri Bottas won the Turkish Grand Prix five years ago today, regaining the championship lead from Lewis Hamilton after Max Verstappen reclaimed the lead in the race.