Portimão returns to F1 calendar for 2027 and 2028

The ‘Autodromo Internacional do Algarve’ circuit in Portmão, Portugal will return to the F1 calendar, it has been announced.

Known simply as Portimão, the circuit featured in the 2020 & 2021 seasons having not been used by Formula 1 previously for a Portuguese Grand Prix, with both races won by Lewis Hamilton - notably for his 92nd win, the win that saw him surpass Michael Schumacher’s previous record.

The circuit was fairly popular among fans and drivers, featuring technical corner, a long final corner, undulating sections & a long main straight with the main overtaking spot in turn 1.

It’s unknown which circuit it will replace on the calendar but with a new race in Spain already confirmed from 2026, it could well be the long standing Catalunya circuit in Barcelona.

It’s also unknown if any junior category (Formula 2, Formula 3 or F1 Academy) will feature.

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