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F1 to Return to Portugal in 2027!

16 December 2025
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Olá Portimão!

After six seasons away, F1 is set to return to Portugal at the Algarve circuit in 2027 and 2028, as part of a two-year agreement.

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The 4.6km layout in Portimão last appeared on the schedule in 2021 and is one of four circuits in Portugal to have hosted a Grand Prix, along with Estoril, Porto, and Monsanto.

The fast-flowing, undulating nature of the venue has drawn comparisons with classic tracks such as Spa-Francorchamps and the original Nürburgring Nordschleife.

All of F1's previous races in Portugal have been run as the Portuguese Grand Prix.

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, said: “I’m delighted to see Portimão return to the Formula 1 calendar and for the sport to continue to ignite the passion of our incredible Portuguese fanbase. The circuit delivers on-track excitement from the first corner to the chequered flag, and its energy lifts fans out of their seats.

"The interest and demand to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix is the highest that it has ever been, so I would like to thank Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, the Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion of Portugal, Manuel Castro Almeida, the Secretary of State for Tourism, Commerce and Services, Pedro Machado, President of Turismo de Portugal, Carlos Abade, President of the Algarve Tourist Board, Andre Gomes and CEO and Chairman of the Algarve International Circuit, Jaime Costa for their support in bringing F1 back to Portugal.

"I look forward to working together again to ensure that Portimão returns to the calendar in emphatic style.”

The team won both races at Portimão when F1 visited in 2020 and 2021, both with Lewis Hamilton.

Lewis’ first victory in 2020 was particularly significant as it saw him move past Michael Schumacher on the all-time list for F1 wins with 92.

Alain Prost and Nigel Mansell have the most wins in Portugal with three, while other world champions to have triumphed in Portugal include Ayrton Senna, Jack Brabham, Michael Schumacher, Damon Hill, and Jacques Villeneuve.

F1 legend Niki Lauda clinched his third and final title at Estoril in 1984, beating team-mate Alain Prost to the crown by half a point.

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