A European track will return to the Formula 1 schedule as part of a multi-year agreement. Portimão will once again feature the global open-wheel series starting in 2027.
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According to a Tuesday announcement, F1 competitors will once again head to Portugal as part of a two-year deal. They will compete at Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, more commonly known as Portimão.
The first event on this deal will take place in 2027. The second at the 4.6-kilometer circuit will be during the 2028 season. F1 will provide the dates for these events as the respective seasons approach.
"Portugal is back on the Formula 1 map," said Manuel Castro Almeida, Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion of Portugal.
"The F1 Grande Prémio de Portugal will have a direct impact on economic activity, generating opportunities throughout the economic chain - from tourism to trade, and services to SMEs - projecting the country as a competitive and reliable destination.
"Hosting the Grand Prix in the Algarve reinforces our regional development strategy, enhancing the value of the territories and creating opportunities for local economies. This will be an event that, in addition to being a source of prestige for our country, will enhance Portugal's image throughout the world."
The most recent seasons featuring trips to Portugal were 2020 and 2021. Both events ended with Lewis Hamilton standing top the podium as he contended for championships.
The 2021 event, in particular, saw the seven-time champion reaching 92 career wins. This broke Michael Schumacher's record for the most Grand Prix wins in F1 history.
While the current 4.6-kilometer circuit has only appeared on the schedule two times, the country of Portugal has hosted F1 events numerous times over 75 years. This includes two Grands Prix at Porto (1958 and 1960), which featured Stirling Moss and Jack Brabham celebrating wins.
The ties between F1 and Portugal also included events at Monsanto and Estoril, the latter of which hosted 13 events between 1984 and 1996.
Estoril featured such winners as Nigel Mansell, Jacques Villeneuve, Alain Prost, and Aryton Senna. Monsanto hosted one F1 event in 1959, which Moss won.
