  Configuration for FIA sanctioned events  Configuration for FIM sanctioned events | |
| Location | Portimão, Algarve, Portugal |
|---|---|
| Time zone | WET (UTC+0) WEST (April–October, UTC+1) |
| Coordinates | 37°13′55.2″N 8°37′55.2″W / 37.232000°N 8.632000°W |
| Capacity | 100,000 |
| FIA Grade | 1 |
| Broke ground | February 2008 |
| Opened | October 2008 |
| Construction cost | €195 million |
| Architect | Ricardo Pina |
| Major events | Current: Grand Prix motorcycle racing Portuguese motorcycle Grand Prix (2020–present) Algarve motorcycle Grand Prix (2021) World SBK (2008–2015, 2017–present) ELMS 4 Hours of Portimão (2009–2010, 2017–present) Ferrari Challenge Europe (2009–2011, 2013–2014, 2022, 2024) Former: Formula One Portuguese Grand Prix (2020–2021) FIA WEC 6 Hours of Portimão (2021, 2023) TCR World Tour (2023) DTM (2022) WTCC Race of Portugal (2010, 2012) FIM Endurance World Championship (2016) GT2 European Series (2023) A1 Grand Prix (2009) FIA GT (2009) |
| Website | https://autodromodoalgarve.com |
| Grand Prix Circuit (2008–present) | |
| Length | 4.653 km (2.891 miles) |
| Turns | 15 |
| Race lap record | 1:18.750 (Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W11, 2020, F1) |
| Motorcycling Circuit (2008–present) | |
| Length | 4.592 km (2.853 miles) |
| Turns | 15 |
| Race lap record | 1:38.685 (Enea Bastianini, Ducati Desmosedici GP24, 2024, MotoGP) |
| GP Circuit with Chicane (2008–2019) | |
| Length | 4.684 km (2.911 miles) |
| Turns | 16 |
| Race lap record | 1:32.113 (Diego Nunes, Dallara GP2/08, 2009, GP2) |
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The Algarve International Circuit (Portuguese: Autódromo Internacional do Algarve), commonly referred to as Portimão Circuit, is a 4.653 km (2.891 mi) race circuit located in Portimão, Algarve region, Portugal. The development includes a karting track, off-road track, technology park, five-star hotel, sports complex and apartments.[1]
The circuit was designed by Ricardo Pina, Arquitectos. The construction was finished in October 2008 and the circuit was homologated by both the FIM on 11 October 2008 and the FIA two days later.[2] The total cost was €195 million (approximately $250 million).[citation needed]
- ^ "Algarve International circuit launched". worldsbk.com. Archived from the original on 11 April 2008. Retrieved 21 February 2008.
- ^ "FIA homologa Autódromo do Algarve". Retrieved 24 October 2008.