Latest Portuguese Grand Prix News
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More Portuguese Grand Prix News
Kimi Raikkonen Reveals His Son’s Reaction to the Portuguese GP Collision
Alfa Romeo's Kimi Raikkonen, opens up on how his son, Robin Raikkonen, reacted to his Portuguese GP collision with Antonio Giovinazzi.
Carlos Sainz Admits to Difficulties in Beating Charles Leclerc at Ferrari – “You’ve All Seen How Fast He is”
New Ferrari recruit Carlos Sainz admitted to having difficulties in overcoming his new teammate, Charles Leclerc, after Portimao drubbing.
WATCH: Norris Calls Max Verstappen a ‘Muppet’ in Hilarious Red Bull-McLaren Paper Plane War After Portimao F1 Incident
McLaren driver Lando Norris responded to a paper plane message by Red Bull in which they accused him of blocking Max Verstappen.
Mercedes and Toto Wolff Assisting Aston Martin Against F1 Rule Changes: REPORTS
According to recent reports, Mercedes' Toto Wolff is now involved in Aston Martin & Lawrence Stroll's F1 rule change dispute with the FIA.
Reports: Mercedes F1 Car Setup Allowed Lewis Hamilton to Outperform Bottas in Portimao
Reports claim Lewis Hamilton won the Portimao F1 race with the help of a heavier rear wing set-up compared to Valtteri Bottas' lighter one.
Guenther Steiner Defends F1’s ‘Bad Boy’ Portrayal of Nikita Mazepin
Haas Team Principal Guenther Steiner explained why the F1 media has portrayed rookie driver Nikita Mazepin as the bad boy.
Former F1 Boss Slams Aston Martin’s Motive Behind Vettel Hiring – “Make Lance Stroll Look Better”
Former F1 boss Colin Kolles questioned the motives of Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll for hiring Sebastian Vettel as an F1 driver.
Lando Norris Laughs Off Helmut Marko’s Accusations of McLaren Helping Mercedes F1 Fight Max Verstappen
Lando Norris opens up about Helmut Marko's suggestion that McLaren and Mercedes worked together to make qualifying difficult for Verstappen.
Ferrari to Race at Spanish GP Without Major F1 Upgrade: Reports
Ferrari F1 tested out a new floor in Portugal, but according to recent reports, they will not be using it at the Spanish GP in Barcelona.
Ferrari F1 Boss Mattia Binotto Takes a Veiled Dig at Sebastian Vettel Amid Carlos Sainz Team Order Controversy
Ferrari Boss, Mattia Binotto, applauds Carlos Sainz for upholding the team's decision of swapping while taking a dig at Sebastian Vettel.
“Not So F**king Difficult” – Kimi Raikkonen Lashes Out at His Racing Engineer During Portimao F1 Qualifying
During the Portuguese Grand Prix qualifying, Kimi Raikkonen asks Alfa Romeo to wake up after the team falied to warn him of cars behind him.
Nikita Mazepin Should Leave F1 If He Can’t Handle Criticism, States Guenther Steiner
Guenther Steiner explains that criticism is a part of F1 and Nikita Mazepin will have to learn to deal with it he wants to stay in the sport.
‘Hope We Don’t Come Back’ – Max Verstappen Reveals His Hatred for ‘Super-Slippery’ Portimao F1 Circuit
Red Bull driver, Max Verstappen, opens up that he never liked driving on the Algarve circuit last weekend due to his poor level of grip.
MUST SEE: Incredibly Wholesome Moment Between Vettel & Schumacher After Portuguese GP
Watch as Sebastian Vettel shared an incredibly heartwarming moment with Mick Schumacher after the 2021 Portuguese GP in Portimao.
Portuguese GP: Lando Norris Confesses Keeping Leclerc Behind was “Stressful”
Lando Norris finished in a fine 5th place at Portimao, but he weathered a tough battle with Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc for a long time.
Portimao Proof “Great Wingman” Valtteri Bottas Can’t Win F1 Title: Palmer
Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer believes that Portuguese GP proved why Mercedes 'wingman' Valtteri Bottas can never win an F1 title.
“Continue to Keep It Clean” – Lewis Hamilton Does Not Plan to Race ‘Any Closer’ to Max Verstappen
After their close wheel-to-wheel battle in Portimao, Lewis Hamilton does not plan to get any closer to the Red Bull of Max Verstappen.
Portuguese GP: Max Verstappen Hits Back at Rosberg Over Lewis Hamilton Comments
Earlier, former Formula One champion, Nico Rosberg, suggested that Max Verstappen was making far too many mistakes, but Max hit back at him.
Nico Rosberg Exposes Max Verstappen’s Costly Errors Against Lewis Hamilton During the 2021 Portuguese F1 Grand Prix
According to former F1 driver and champion, Nico Rosberg, Max Verstappen needs to turn in more flawless performances to beat Lewis Hamilton.
Fernando Alonso Confirms Huge News for Alpine Amid “Angry” Portimao F1 Grand Prix Charge
It was a great day in the office for Fernando Alonso and the Alpine Racing team, with both cars in the point-scoring places in Portugal
Sebastian Vettel Reflects On “Tricky” Portuguese Grand Prix
Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel looked back upon a tough F1 race in Portimao where he could only muster a 13th-placed finish.
WATCH: Max Verstappen’s Big Mistake Before Lewis Hamilton’s Stunning Pass in Portimao
Catch a glimpse of what caused Max Verstappen to give up his position to Lewis Hamilton during the early part of the race in Portimao.
Max Verstappen: Pole Wouldn’t Have Stopped Lewis Hamilton From Passing Me in Portimao
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen made an honest admission after coming second to Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton at the 2021 Portuguese GP.
Lewis Hamilton Explains “Mistake” Which Saw Verstappen Pass Him in Portimao
Portuguese Grand Prix winner, Lewis Hamilton, opens up about why he lost his position to Max Verstappen during the safety car restart.
WATCH: Vettel’s Post Race Team Radio Reveals Aston Martin’s Team Orders
Aston Martin Racing's team radio conversation with Sebastian Vettel reveals that the German was obliged to switch positions with Lance Stroll.
WATCH: Ferrari Team Orders Leave Sainz Unhappy After Leclerc’s Complaints in Portimao
Watch the whole exchange between Ferrari drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc with their respective race engineers at 2021 Portuguese GP.
About Portuguese Grand Prix
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Formula One F1 - Portuguese Grand Prix - Algarve International Circuit, Portimao, Portugal - October 25, 2020 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the race on the podium with second placed Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas, third placed Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Mercedes race engineer Peter Bonnington Pool via REUTERS/Rudy Carezzevoli
Portuguese Grand Prix 2021 - Winners, Qualifying, Circuits, Track
The Portuguese Grand Prix could easily be called the Messiah of hard times.
Since the 1950s, the races have traditionally been held at Lisbon. This season, the weekend is being staged at Algarve. The land has been home to F1 weekend races for a considerable period.
They hosted the Portuguese Grand Prix 25 times, with some mid-breaks included. The first race was witnessed in the year 1951 at the Boavista street course in Porto. The race was shortly moved to Lisbon in the year 1954.
It was on August 14, 1958, that the races were finally recognized in the section of the F1 Championship. Portugal has also tabled different genres of motorsports other than F1.
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Formula One F1 - Portuguese Grand Prix - Algarve International Circuit, Portimao, Portugal - October 22, 2020, General view of the circuit ahead of the Grand Prix REUTERS/Rafael Marchante
1996 was the last year of the Portuguese Grand Prix. Memorable races include those that happened in 1989, 1990, 1991, and 1992. Jacques Villeneuve, the rookie, won the title in the final race for Williams.
After the remodification of the track, the respective authorities confirmed the return of the F1 race in the calendar.
Lewis Hamilton won the 2021 edition of the race ahead of Max Verstappen and Valtteri Bottas.
Most Winners
| NAME | NATIONALITY | YEAR |
| Alain Prost | French | 1984,1987, 1988 |
| Nigel Mansell | British | 1986,1990 1992 |
| Stirling Moss | British | 1958,1959 |
Past Constructors Winners
| MANUFACTURER | YEAR |
| Ferrari | 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1964, 1989, 1990 |
| Williams | 1986, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996 |
| McLaren | 1984, 1987, 1988 |
| Maserati | 1955, 1957 |
Portuguese Grand Prix Circuit Details
The circuit that has held the Portuguese Grand Prix 25 times possesses 66 laps. The track has a circuit length of 4.653- kilometers and a race length of 306.826-kilometers.
The Autodromo Internacional do Algarve that hosted this year's race was inaugurated in 2008, and hosted its maiden F1 race last year.
Considering it is one of the most efficient tracks at present, the Acque Minerali is the most attractive and challenging corner with a double-apex. The track is constructed to provide a good chance for the motorists to overtake.
Where to watch
In Asia and Australia and Latin America, the practice sessions, qualifying rounds, and the race will broadcast on Fox Sports. In India, the Star Sports network will telecast the race while in Africa, SuperSport will showcase the broadcast. Belgium will have TV Globo and SporTV handle their telecast.
Canada will have RDS and TSN broadcast the event while China will have the race telecast on CCTV, Tencent, and Guangdong TV. The Czech Republic and Slovakia have Sport1, Sport2, and Sport5 for broadcasting the three-day course while Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will telecast the race on TBC.
France has TF1 and Canal+ while Germany, Austria, and Switzerland have RTL Germany n-tv for the broadcast. Hungary has M4 while Sky Italia and TV8 will broadcast for Italy. Japan will have Fuji Television, Network Inc., and Dazn air the race.
Mexico has TUDN Mexico while Malta has Total Sports Network on which viewers can watch the race. Portugal residents who cannot travel to Algarve to watch the race can view it on Eleven Sports. Those in Poland can do the same.
Match TV will broadcast in Russia while Spain and Andorra have Movistar to provide them with the race telecast. The United Kingdom has C4 and Sky Sports while the USA can watch it on ESPN. https://www.formula1.com/en/toolbar/broadcast-information.html
| FOUNDED | 1958 |
| FIRST HELD | 1951 |
| LAPS | 66 |
| LAST RACE- POLE POSITION PODIUM | 1966 Damon Hill (1:20.330) 3. M. Schumacher (+53.765) 2. D. Hill (+19.966) 1. J. Villeneuve (1:40:22.915) |
| MOST WINNERS | Nigel Mansell- 3 times Alain Prost- 3 times |
| MOST CONSTRUCTORS WINNERS | Ferrari-7 times |
| CIRCUIT DETAILS- CIRCUIT LENGTH RACE LENGTH | 4.653 km 306.826 km |
| T.V TELECAST, LIVE STREAMING | https://www.formula1.com/en/toolbar/broadcast-information.html |
