Portugal positioned as a candidate for the 2027 calendar
Portugal's Prime Minister has stated the country's intention to return to the Formula 1 calendar. The Portimao circuit in the Algarve is in pole position.
What if we saw the magnificent Portimao circuit back on the calendar? This is, in any case, the wish of many people, including the Prime Minister of Portugal. He has expressed his and the government’s intention to reintegrate the Formula 1 schedule.
Luís Montenegro promised to do everything possible to ensure this return is effective by 2027. We will continue to make our governmental contribution, and public policies of the central administration, to stimulate the economic activity of the Algarve, even in the tourism sector. There are many things that depend on the actions of private operators, but we also have to do our part to promote this territory, to promote what we have to offer to those who visit us, he assured during a speech at the political rentrée.
« Among what contributes the most to the promotion of the country, and also of this region, are the major events. We are organizing the MotoGP, the premier event in world motorcycling, for 2025 and 2026. I can tell you that we have everything needed to formalize the return of Formula 1 to the Algarve in 2027. These events require some financial efforts from the government, but they offer a return, whether direct financial or indirect in terms of promotion, which is sincerely worth it. »
With real support from the governor, this could tip in favor of Portugal. As a reminder, the state’s commitment to hosting a Grand Prix is crucial and very important for Liberty Media and the leaders of Formula 1—almost as much as the financial interest.
