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New F1 track added to calendar as Zandvoort replacement announced
F1 has announced the return of Portugal to the calendar for 2027 and 2028, replacing the Dutch Grand Prix, which will have its final event in 2026.
Despite Max Verstappen’s success, Zandvoort’s promoter decided not to extend their contract with F1, making way for the Portimao circuit to join the F1 seasons of 2027 and 2028.
Portugal has a rich history in F1, hosting races at Monsanto and Estoril from 1984 to 1996, with champions like Prost, Mansell, and Senna.
Lewis Hamilton has been the only driver to win at Portimao in the modern era, but with new champions like Verstappen and Norris, his record could be challenged in 2027.
F1 president Stefano Domenicali expressed delight at the return of Portimao to the calendar, praising the Portuguese government’s support and looking forward to an emphatic comeback.
