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This European F1 track has hosted the sport twice before, but now wants to make itself a permanent fixture.
The Algarve International Circuit, also known as Portimao, is eager to make a comeback on the F1 calendar in the near future. Officially opening in the late 2000s, the circuit has hosted various championships, including MotoGP. Despite welcoming F1 during the Covid-affected seasons of 2020 and 2021, Portugal’s prime minister is pushing for a return of the Grand Prix to the Algarve in 2027. The country faces tough competition from other nations like Thailand, South Africa, Rwanda, Argentina, and Turkey, all vying for a spot on the F1 calendar. F1’s plan to rotate races on a year-to-year basis adds another layer of complexity to the decision-making process surrounding future Grand Prix locations.
