More Portuguese Grand Prix News
Mercedes Explain the “Damage” on Valtteri Bottas’ Car During the Portguese Grand Prix
James Alison explains the damage to the car of Valtteri Bottas and the reason for putting both the drivers on similar tire strategy.
Mercedes Dissect the Secret Behind Kimi Raikkonen’s Mega First Lap
Mercedes' Technical Director, James Allison, explains the incredible race start by Alfa Romeo's Kimi Raikkonen in Portugal last weekend.
Mercedes Reveal “Tense Period” in Garage While Hamilton And Bottas Chose Separate Strategies For Q3
Mercedes' Technical Director James Allison reveals both drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas, took different paths in their approaches during Q3.
Pierre Gasly Reveals He “Was Quite Pissed off” With Sergio Perez
Pierre Gasly reckons that Sergio Perez deserved the reprimand from the stewards following his hard defense during the race in Portugal.
Can’t See Lewis Hamilton Retiring “Anytime Soon”: Button
Former F1 driver, Jenson Button, showered praised on Lewis Hamilton after the latter's win at the Portuguese Grand Prix. Click to read more.
Michael Schumacher Technically and Physically Superior to Lewis Hamilton: Massa
Former Ferrari legend Felipe Massa tackles another tricky question about Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton post the Portimao race.
Racing Point Attack FIA for Not Penalizing Verstappen Following Sergio Perez Reprimand Over Gasly Fight
Otmar Szafnauer expressed his frustration against the Stewards after Sergio Perez was handed two reprimands in a single race weekend in Portugal.
Brawn Hints at F1 Returning to Portimao After a “Cracking” Portuguese Grand Prix
F1 Managing Director Ross Brawn opened up about the beautiful Algarve International Circuit, which delivered a 'cracking' Portuguese Grand Prix.
Lando Norris Concedes He’s Been “Stupid And Careless” Over Recent Comments on Hamilton and Stroll
McLaren F1's Lando Norris offered an apology on Twitter and revealed he had not shown the respect that he should have to some people.
Valtteri Bottas Believes the Best is Yet to Come Following Hamilton Drubbing
Valtteri Bottas claims that he is still peaking into his racing prowess and hopes to beat Lewis Hamilton in the near future.
“He Let Bottas Go”- Schumacher Unveils Lewis Hamilton’s Masterstroke in Portimao
Ralf Schumacher points out how Lewis Hamilton remained patient and outclassed his teammate, Valtteri Bottas, during the race in Portimao.
Hamilton’s Father Anthony Reveals Lewis Was “Very Close” to Quitting Racing
Anthony Hamilton reveals that his son, Lewis Hamilton, almost wandered off the trail of racing during the early part of his career.
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 |
