Portuguese GP returns to F1 from 2027 onwards

Algarve International Circuit will return to the Formula 1 calendar for the 2027 and 2028 seasons.

Located near Portimao in southern Portugal, the track will take Zandvoort’s spot as the Dutch circuit exits after just a six-year stint.

Algarve previously hosted F1 on two occasions, in the COVID-affected 2020 and 2021 campaigns. Both races were won by Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton – with team-mate Valtteri Bottas and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen making up the podium, but not every time in that order.

The Portuguese Grand Prix is a classic fixture on the F1 calendar; this will be its 19th and 20th races, 13 of which took place at Estoril, near Lisbon, from 1984 to 1996.

Jacques Villeneuve, Williams FW18 Renault

Three earlier races took place from 1958 to 1960 – two of them on a street track in Porto, one of them at Lisbon’s treacherous Monsanto Park Circuit.

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said: “I’m delighted to see Portimao 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."

Jaime Costa, CEO of the circuit, added: “We are thrilled to welcome Formula 1 back to Portugal and to the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve.

"The Portuguese Grand Prix will showcase the excellence of our circuit and the passion of our fans, delivering a powerful boost for our tourism, region, and community.

"This achievement was only made possible with the continuous support – since the beginning – of the Portuguese Government.

"Portimao’s unique 'rollercoaster' layout will challenge the best drivers in the world and create a spectacle that fans will love.

"We look forward to creating unforgettable moments and setting new standards of excellence on and off the track.”