Portuguese Grand Prix confirmed for F1 return from 2027 to replace fellow European circuit

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Formula 1 have officially confirmed that the Portuguese Grand Prix will return to the calendar from 2027, agreeing a two-year deal.

The Algarve International Circuit will return to F1 in 2027 and 2028, with the sport looking to bring fresh tracks to the calendar as part of a new rotational system.

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Spa-Francorchamps has already signed a new extension, which will see the Belgian GP be rotated off the calendar in 2028 and 2030. The Dutch GP will drop off the calendar after 2026, with Portimao now potentially replacing it, although that has not been confirmed yet.

The Portuguese Grand Prix has a rich history in F1, hosting its first race in Porto in 1958. It has since gone on to host events at Monsanto and Estoril, before moving to Portimao in the 2020s.

Portuguese Grand Prix to return to Formula 1 in 2027 and 2028

Portimao last hosted a race in 2020 and 2021 during the seasons affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Lewis Hamilton won both races, with his second victory in 2021 seeing him surpass Michael Schumacher’s all-time win record.

Now, the Portuguese GP will return to the calendar in 2027 and 2028. Speaking in a press release, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali 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.

“The interest and demand to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix is the highest that it has ever been, so I would like to thank Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, the Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion of Portugal, Manuel Castro Almeida, the Secretary of State for Tourism, Commerce and Services, Pedro Machado, President of Turismo de Portugal, Carlos Abade, President of the Algarve Tourist Board, Andre Gomes and CEO and Chairman of the Algarve International Circuit, Jaime Costa for their support in bringing F1 back to Portugal.

“I look forward to working together again to ensure that Portimão returns to the calendar in emphatic style.”