Autódromo Internacional do Algarve

Autódromo Internacional do Algarve – Formula 1 Returns to Portimão in 2027

The Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, located roughly 5 kilometers from Portimão on Portugal's Algarve coast, returns to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027, once again hosting a Grand Prix in Portugal. The circuit previously featured on the calendar as a short-notice replacement venue during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, and has since been regarded by drivers as one of the most demanding tracks in Europe.

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Key Facts

• Circuit opened: 2008
• Return to the F1 calendar: 2027
• 2027 race weekend: [Placeholder – please confirm exact date]
• Circuit length: 4.653 km, 15 turns
• Design: Grupo Parque da Floresta
• Capacity: approx. 100,000 spectators
• Location: Autódromo do Algarve, 8401-901 Mexilhoeira Grande, Portimão

Design and Track Layout

The Autódromo Internacional do Algarve is known for its pronounced elevation changes — up to 45 meters between the highest and lowest points of the track — as well as its famous blind crest before Turn 1, which makes the corner especially challenging due to limited visibility. Fast corner combinations alternate with long straights, making the circuit popular among drivers for its technical demands and layout.

Significance for Formula 1

Following its two pandemic-driven appearances in 2020 and 2021, 2027 marks Formula 1's regular return to Portimão — and with it, the comeback of the Portuguese Grand Prix on the calendar. [Placeholder: clarification on whether this replaces another circuit or is a new/additional calendar slot]

Getting There

The Autódromo Internacional do Algarve is located on Portugal's southern Algarve coast, near Portimão. The nearest international airport is Faro, from which the circuit is easily reached by car or shuttle service. The Algarve region also makes for a great extended stay, with its beaches and coastal towns.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Formula 1 race at Portimão?
Current race weekend dates can be found in the "Upcoming Events" section on this page.

How long is the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve?
The circuit is 4.653 km long with 15 turns.

Which is the best grandstand at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve?
The pronounced elevation changes and the famous blind crest before Turn 1 make for particularly exciting vantage points on the action.

How many spectators does the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve hold?
The circuit holds approximately 100,000 spectators.

How do I get to the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve?
The nearest airport is Faro, from where the circuit is easily reached by car or shuttle.