Portuguese Grand Prix could return to Formula 1 calendar at Algarve - F1 - Autosport Algarve circuit owners have begun talks with Formula 1 about bringing the Portuguese Grand Prix back into the championship, Autosport has learned. The Portuguese race last took place in 1996, with Estoril (pictured above) hosting 13 successive F1 GPs from 1984. Work was completed on the 100,000-capacity 2.9-mile circuit Algarve International Circuit, 15 minutes drive from Portimao, in 2008. It is believed the Portuguese government asked Algarve circuit bosses to explore the possibility of bringing F1 back to the country. Talks have taken place between the Algarve track and F1's new owner Liberty Media, but discussions are at an early stage.
Surprised it didn't happen earlier. However, with lower fees now they can afford it easier. If they're smart and do it june-august ish when it's full of holiday people there it'll sell out guaranteed. Fantastic track, fantastic facilities...what's not to like?
Agreed, it would be great to back. Liberty seems to be making some good moves with getting more venues where the fans actually care to go to the races.
