Portuguese GP to return to F1 calendar in 2027 and 2028
Formula 1 has officially confirmed the return of the Portuguese Grand Prix to the calendar for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, marking a major comeback for the sport after a six-year absence.
The announcement comes following an agreement between Formula One Management, the Portuguese government, Turismo de Portugal, and local promoter Parkalgar, Parques Tecnológicos e Desportivos, S.A.
F1 returns to Portimao
The Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, commonly known as Portimão, will host the event under the new two-year contract.
The 4.6km circuit is set against the scenic backdrop of Portugal’s Algarve region. It is renowned for its dramatic elevation changes and challenging layout that have captivated drivers and fans alike.
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.”
He thanked Portuguese officials for their collaboration, adding that he looks “forward to working together again to ensure that Portimao returns to the calendar in emphatic style.”
Portuguese Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion Manuel Castro Almeida echoed these sentiments, underlining the economic benefits that hosting a Grand Prix can deliver.
A long-standing Formula 1 history
Portimão last appeared on the F1 calendar during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, when it stepped in as a replacement venue amid widespread race cancellations.
F1 legend Lewis Hamilton won both events, including his record-breaking 92nd career victory in 2020 at the circuit.
The return of the Portuguese GP comes as the Formula 1 calendar continues to evolve. The Algarve race will effectively replace the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, which is confirmed to drop off the calendar after the 2026 season.
Portugal’s Formula 1 heritage stretches back decades, with the sport’s first Portuguese Grand Prix held in Porto in 1958 and later years seeing races at Monsanto and Estoril.
The announcement not only revives top-tier racing at Algarve but also re-energises hopes for renewed interest in historic circuits elsewhere on the continent.
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