{"id":36829,"date":"2025-08-16T05:23:51","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T09:23:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/?p=36829"},"modified":"2025-08-16T05:23:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T09:23:51","slug":"f1-portimao-aiming-for-calendar-return-in-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2025\/08\/16\/f1-portimao-aiming-for-calendar-return-in-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"F1: 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’s 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

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2020 Portuguese Grand Prix, Sunday – LAT Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Portugal “ready to formalise return” of Portimao to F1 in 2027<\/h2>\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’s comeback to F1 is within touching distance:<\/p>\n

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

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

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

“These events require some financial effort on the part of the government,” <\/em>Montenegro explained<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“But they provide a return, both direct and indirect, through promotion, that is truly worthwhile.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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2020 Portuguese Grand Prix, Friday – Wolfgang Wilhelm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

More calendar changes under consideration<\/h4>\n

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

As reported by LWOS earlier this year<\/a>, Turkey’s 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 – amidst what is an increasingly competitive landscape to join the F1 calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

Main photo: (via Mercedes media gallery)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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