Algarve International Circuit opened in 2008 with dramatic crests, dips and several blind corners. Formula 1 first raced there in 2020 when the pandemic required a flexible European calendar, returning for one further Portuguese Grand Prix in 2021.
Lewis Hamilton won the inaugural Formula 1 race to reach 92 victories and surpass Michael Schumacher's record. A poor start had dropped him behind, but tyre management and pace brought a commanding recovery.
Across 4.653 km, its 15 corners create a distinct rhythm between braking, precision and acceleration. As a permanent racing circuit, it asks drivers and teams to adapt setup, tyre management and race strategy to the venue's particular constraints, while its clockwise direction shapes the sequence of its most demanding sectors.
