{"id":73788,"date":"2025-08-16T09:33:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T09:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/73788\/"},"modified":"2025-08-16T09:33:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T09:33:07","slug":"portimao-aiming-for-calendar-return-in-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/73788\/","title":{"rendered":"Portimao aiming for calendar return in 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the ever-present sources of discussion in F1<\/a> is the calendar. The yearly schedule, with negotiations for contract extension and new hosts constantly taking place, is a key part of Liberty Media\u2019s responsibilities.<\/p>\n

At present, there are a number of circuits with expiring contracts at the end of 2026.<\/p>\n

Although some venues will sign new agreements with F1, other are likely to be replaced by new venues.<\/p>\n

Several countries and cities, including previous hosts and altogether new locations, are negotiating with F1 to join the calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Based on a recent announcement by Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, Portimao is on track to making a return in 2026.<\/p>\n

\"\"2020 Portuguese Grand Prix, Sunday \u2013 LAT Images
\nPortugal \u201cready to formalise return\u201d of Portimao to F1 in 2027<\/p>\n

When Formula 1 scrambled to put together a calendar in the second half of 2020, many new circuits stepped up and became part of the schedule.<\/p>\n

One of these venues was Portimao, which hosted a rain-effected Grand Prix in 2020.<\/p>\n

The Portuguese track was also on the F1 calendar in 2021, before eventually losing its slot on the schedule.<\/p>\n

Still, both races were generally well-received by the public, with Portimao offering good racing opportunities and a unique track layout.<\/p>\n

Although traditional European circuits have found themselves increasingly at risk<\/a> of losing their places in F1, this is not to say new tracks on the continent cannot take their place.<\/p>\n

In the case of Portugal, negotiations of returning to the sport are understood to be advanced.<\/p>\n

As revealed by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, the Iberian nation\u2019s comeback to F1 is within touching distance:<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the circumstances that most contributes to the promotion of this region is the major events.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe secured the [Portim\u00e3o circuit to be in] MotoGP, the flagship event of world motorcycling, for 2025 and 2026.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd I can tell you that we have everything ready to formalize the return of Formula 1 to the Algarve next year, in 2027.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese events require some financial effort on the part of the government,\u201d Montenegro explained<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut they provide a return, both direct and indirect, through promotion, that is truly worthwhile.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"2020 Portuguese Grand Prix, Friday \u2013 Wolfgang Wilhelm
\nMore calendar changes under consideration<\/p>\n

Of course, Portimao is not the only venue in negotiations with F1.<\/p>\n

As reported by LWOS earlier this year<\/a>, Turkey\u2019s Istanbul Park is also working to make a comeback.<\/p>\n

Circuit organisers are understood to have held discussions with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, which could see Turkey return for the first time since 2021.<\/p>\n

One factor to consider ahead of next year is the new Spanish GP in Madrid.<\/p>\n

Whilst the Spanish Capital will host a race alongside Barcelona next year, Barcelona is one of the circuits that could lose its slot after 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With that said, there are concerns about whether the new circuit in Madrid will be completed in time.<\/p>\n

In this scenario, the likes of Istanbul Park and Portimao could act as last-minute replacements if necessary.<\/p>\n

Beyond this, both circuits will continue negotiations with F1 \u2013 amidst what is an increasingly competitive landscape to join the F1 calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As next year\u2019s season unfolds, more clarity about which circuits will stay on the calendar will emerge.<\/p>\n

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