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Portimao will make a shock return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027, as a replacement for the outgoing Dutch Grand Prix
Portimao will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027, replacing the Dutch Grand Prix. It previously hosted races in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-related changes. The push to bring F1 back to Portimao was led by the Portuguese government, particularly Prime Minister Luis Montenegro. The return of Portimao effectively fills the slot left by Zandvoort, ending its Dutch Grand Prix in 2026. Some other upcoming changes include a new Spanish Grand Prix in Madring in 2026 and a potential Thailand Grand Prix in Bangkok starting in 2028. The current F1 race contract timeline shows various expiration dates, indicating shifts and potential future developments in the Formula 1 calendar.
