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Portimão Circuit – F1 Track Layout, Records & Winners
Algarve International Circuit, located outside Portimão in southern Portugal, opened in 2008 and designed by Portuguese architect Ricardo Pina. The 4.653 km layout features extreme rollercoaster-like elevation changes and a series of blind apexes that drew enthusiastic praise from drivers during its two F1 appearances in 2020 and 2021. A late-pandemic-era calendar replacement that quickly became a fan favourite.
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Layout & Facts
Track Geometry
| Lap distance | 4.653 km / 2.891 mi |
| Circuit type | Permanent circuit |
| DRS zones | 1 zone |
| Elevation change | 30 meters / 98 feet |
| Driving direction | Clockwise ↻ |
| Corners | 15 corners (4 low / 7 medium / 4 high speed) |
Driving Demands
Traction
Braking
Lateral
Downforce
Performance
| Wins by grid position | P150%P250%based on 2 races |
| Pole position side | Right side |
| Top speed | 325 km/h (202 mph) |
| Average race speed | 213 km/h (132 mph) |
| Pit lane time loss | 19.0 seconds |
| Lap record | 1:18.750 (213 km/h / 132 mph) (Lewis Hamilton, 2020) Mercedes W11 · Mercedes |
Race Strategy
Overtaking
Track Evolution
Rain Risk
Safety Car
Heritage
| Opened | 2008 (18 years ago) |
| Local timezone | Europe/Lisbon (WEST, UTC+01) |
| Designer | Ricardo Pina |
| Owner | Parkalgar S.A. |
| Official website | www.autodromodoalgarve.com |
Surface & Tyres
Asphalt Grip
Asphalt Abrasion
Tyre Stress
Tyre Degradation
History
Key corners
01 Turn 1
A heavy-braking right-hander at the end of the main straight, falling downhill. The combination of compression and falling track surface made this a treacherous corner under any conditions.
02 Turn 13
A long uphill double-apex right cresting at the highest point of the lap. The blind apex and rapid elevation change require complete commitment in fifth gear.
03 Turn 14-15
A flowing left-right downhill sequence dropping into the back section. The rollercoaster character of these corners made Portimão one of the most physically demanding layouts of its era.
Winners & Podiums
F1 winners & podiums
| No. | Year | Podium | Team | Fastest Lap | Laps | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2021 | 1  Lewis Hamilton 1:34:31.4212  Max Verstappen +29.1483  Valtteri Bottas +33.530 |  Mercedes Red Bull Mercedes | 1:19.865 Valtteri Bottas Mercedes | 66 | 2021 Race Report & Results |
| 1 | 2020 | 1 Lewis Hamilton 1:29:56.828 2 Valtteri Bottas +25.5923 Max Verstappen +34.508 | Mercedes Mercedes Red Bull | 1:18.750 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes | 66 | 2020 Race Report & Results |
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Drivers Ranking
All-time driver ranking
| NO | Driver | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | FL | Avg Grid | Avg Pos | Points | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lewis Hamilton | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 51 | 80 |
| 2 |  Valtteri Bottas | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 34 | 35 |
| 3 |  Max Verstappen | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 33 | 0 |
| 4 |  Charles Leclerc | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 20 | 0 |
| 5 |  Sergio Pérez | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 18 | 13 |
| 6 |  Pierre Gasly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 7.5 | 11 | 0 |
| 7 |  Lando Norris | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 | 9.0 | 10 | 0 |
| 8 |  Esteban Ocon | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 10 | 0 |
| 9 |  Carlos Sainz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 8.5 | 8 | 4 |
| 10 |  Fernando Alonso | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 |
| 11 |  Daniel Ricciardo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 |
| 12 |  Sebastian Vettel | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.5 | 11.5 | 1 | 0 |
| 13 | Mick Schumacher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 17.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |  Kevin Magnussen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 16.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |  Nikita Mazepin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 19.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |  Yuki Tsunoda | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 15.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |  Alex Albon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 12.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Daniil Kvyat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 19.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 |  Romain Grosjean | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 17.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 |  Kimi Räikkönen | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 |  George Russell | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.5 | 15.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 |  Lance Stroll | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.5 | 17.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 |  Antonio Giovinazzi | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.5 | 13.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 |  Nicholas Latifi | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 18.0 | 0 | 0 |
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Constructors Ranking
All-time constructor ranking
| NO | Team | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | FL | Avg Grid | Avg Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mercedes | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 85 |
| 2 |  Red Bull | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 5.3 | 45 |
| 3 |  Ferrari | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 21 |
| 4 |  McLaren | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.5 | 8.3 | 20 |
| 5 |  AlphaTauri | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 12.3 | 11 |
| 6 |  Alpine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.5 | 7.5 | 10 |
| 7 |  Renault | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.5 | 8.5 | 6 |
| 8 |  Racing Point | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.5 | 13.5 | 6 |
| 9 |  Aston Martin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 0 |
| 10 |  Williams | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.8 | 16.5 | 0 |
| 11 |  Alfa Romeo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 14.5 | 0 |
| 12 |  Haas | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 17.3 | 0 |
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Portimão Circuit — Frequently Asked Questions
How many F1 Grands Prix have been held at Portimão Circuit?
Portimão Circuit has hosted 2 Formula 1 Grands Prix since the first edition in 2020.
Who has the most F1 wins at Portimão Circuit?
Lewis Hamilton holds the record at Portimão Circuit with 2 victories.
Which constructor has won most often at Portimão Circuit?
Mercedes is the most successful constructor at Portimão Circuit with 2 wins.
What is the lap record at Portimão Circuit?
The lap record at Portimão Circuit is 01:18.750, set by Lewis Hamilton in 2020.
Where is Portimão Circuit located?
Portimão Circuit is located in Portimão.
When was Portimão Circuit built?
Portimão Circuit opened in 2008.
Who designed Portimão Circuit?
Portimão Circuit was designed by Ricardo Pina.
In which direction is Portimão Circuit driven?
Portimão Circuit is driven clockwise.
How many corners does Portimão Circuit have?
Portimão Circuit has 15 corners.
How many DRS zones does Portimão Circuit have?
Portimão Circuit has 1 DRS zone.
Is Portimão Circuit a street or permanent circuit?
Portimão Circuit is a permanent circuit.
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