Circuito da Boavista – F1 Track Layout, Records & Winners
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Circuito da Boavista, a 7.407 km street circuit running through the Boavista district of Porto, Portugal, hosted the Portuguese Grand Prix in 1958 and 1960. The fast street layout combined tramlines, cobblestones, and seafront promenades — challenging the bias-ply tyres and front-engined cars of the era. Stirling Moss\'s defence of Mike Hawthorn\'s controversial 1958 disqualification appeal here directly cost him the World Championship.
Layout & Facts
Track Geometry
| Lap distance | 7.407 km / 4.602 mi |
| Circuit type | Street circuit |
| Elevation change | 8 meters / 26 feet |
| Driving direction | Counterclockwise ↺ |
| Corners | 14 corners (4 low / 8 medium / 2 high speed) |
Driving Demands
Traction
Braking
Lateral
Downforce
Performance
| Wins by grid position | P150%P350%based on 2 races |
| Pole position side | Left side |
| Top speed | 270 km/h (168 mph) |
| Pit lane time loss | 21.0 seconds |
Race Strategy
Overtaking
Track Evolution
Rain Risk
Safety Car
Heritage
| Opened | 1931 (95 years ago) |
| Local timezone | Europe/Lisbon (WEST, UTC+01) |
| Owner | Câmara Municipal do Porto |
Surface & Tyres
Asphalt Grip
Asphalt Abrasion
Tyre Stress
Tyre Degradation
History
Key corners
01 Curva do Cemitério
A medium-speed right-hander named for the cemetery wall it bordered. The most unforgiving corner of the layout, lined by stone walls.
02 Curva do Cabo
A medium-fast right along the Atlantic seafront, with the ocean on one side and Porto buildings on the other. The signature visual of the circuit.
03 Curva da Rotunda
A tight roundabout-based corner that gave the layout its slowest section. A counterintuitive overtaking spot given the otherwise flowing character.
Winners & Podiums
F1 winners & podiums
| No. | Year | Podium | Team | Fastest Lap | Laps | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1960 | 1  Jack Brabham 2:19:00.0302  Bruce McLaren +57.9703  Jim Clark +1:53.230 | Cooper-Climax Cooper-Climax Team Lotus | 55 | 1960 Race Report & Results | |
| 1 | 1958 | 1 Stirling Moss 2:11:27.800 2 Mike Hawthorn +5:12.7503 Stuart Lewis-Evans | Vanwall Ferrari Vanwall | 50 | 1958 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 |  Jack Brabham | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.5 | 4.0 | 8 | 20 |
| 2 | Stirling Moss | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 8 | 44 |
| 3 |  Mike Hawthorn | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 7 | 0 |
| 4 | Bruce McLaren | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 6 | 0 |
| 5 |  Jim Clark | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 |
| 6 | Stuart Lewis-Evans | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 |
| 7 |  Wolfgang von Trips | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 | 4.5 | 5 | 6 |
| 8 |  Jean Behra | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | Tony Brooks | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 |
| 10 | Innes Ireland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 |
| 11 |  Phil Hill | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 11.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |  Mario de Araujo Cabral | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 9.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |  Olivier Gendebien | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Cliff Allison | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Roy Salvadori | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 9.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |  Dan Gurney | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 12.0 | 0 | 10 |
| 17 | Harry Schell | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |  John Surtees | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 10.0 | 0 | 25 |
| 19 | Maria-Teresa de Filippis | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Carroll Shelby | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Masten Gregory | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 13.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Maurice Trintignant | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 |  Graham Hill | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.5 | 13.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 |  Jo Bonnier | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.5 | 14.5 | 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 | Cooper-Climax | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9.9 | 6.8 | 16 |
| 2 | Vanwall | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 12 |
| 3 |  Ferrari | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6.8 | 5.5 | 12 |
| 4 |  Team Lotus | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6.4 | 7.8 | 5 |
| 5 | BRM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 | 10.2 | 3 |
| 6 |  Maserati | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 0 |
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Circuito da Boavista — Frequently Asked Questions
How many F1 Grands Prix have been held at Circuito da Boavista?
Circuito da Boavista has hosted 2 Formula 1 Grands Prix since the first edition in 1958.
Who has the most F1 wins at Circuito da Boavista?
Stirling Moss holds the record at Circuito da Boavista with 1 victories.
Which constructor has won most often at Circuito da Boavista?
Vanwall is the most successful constructor at Circuito da Boavista with 1 wins.
Where is Circuito da Boavista located?
Circuito da Boavista is located in Porto.
When was Circuito da Boavista built?
Circuito da Boavista opened in 1931.
In which direction is Circuito da Boavista driven?
Circuito da Boavista is driven counterclockwise.
How many corners does Circuito da Boavista have?
Circuito da Boavista has 14 corners.
Is Circuito da Boavista a street or permanent circuit?
Circuito da Boavista is a street circuit.
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