Overview
- Under a two-year agreement, the Government of Portugal, Turismo de Portugal and promoter Parkalgar will stage the event.
- The races will be held at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão, a 4.6 km circuit noted for dramatic elevation changes and technical demands.
- F1 has framed the move within its broader effort to refresh European venues and balance a capped schedule with host commitments.
- Specialist outlet The Race reports the Portuguese round is expected to replace Zandvoort after the Dutch GP’s current deal concludes in 2026.
- Portimão last featured on the calendar in 2020 and 2021 during the pandemic reshuffle, with both races won by Lewis Hamilton.