Algarve International Circuit
Configuration for FIA sanctioned events | |
Configuration for FIM sanctioned events | |
| Location | Portimão, Algarve, Portugal |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37°13′55″N 8°37′55″W / 37.23194°N 8.63194°W |
| Capacity | 100,000 |
| FIA Grade | 1 |
| Broke ground | February 2008 |
| Opened | October 2008 |
| Construction cost | €195 million |
| Architect | Ricardo Pina |
| Major events | Current: Grand Prix motorcycle racing Portuguese motorcycle Grand Prix (2020–present) Algarve motorcycle Grand Prix (2021) ELMS 4 Hours of Portimão (2009–2010, 2017–present) World SBK (2008–2015, 2017–present) GT World Challenge Europe (2014–2015, 2026) Ferrari Challenge Europe (2009–2011, 2013–2014, 2022, 2024, 2026) Future: Formula One Portuguese Grand Prix (2020–2021, 2027–2028) Former: FIA WEC 6 Hours of Portimão (2021, 2023) TCR World Tour (2023) TCR Europe (2022–2023, 2025) DTM (2022) WTCC Race of Portugal (2010, 2012) FIM Endurance World Championship (2016) A1 Grand Prix (2009) FIA GT (2009) |
| Website | https://autodromodoalgarve.com |
| Grand Prix Circuit (2008–present) | |
| Length | 4.653 km (2.891 mi) |
| Turns | 15 |
| Race lap record | 1:18.750 ( Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W11, 2020, F1) |
| Motorcycling Circuit (2008–present) | |
| Length | 4.592 km (2.853 mi) |
| Turns | 15 |
| Race lap record | 1:38.237 ( Pedro Acosta, KTM RC16, 2025, MotoGP) |
| GP Circuit with Chicane (2008–2019) | |
| Length | 4.684 km (2.911 mi) |
| Turns | 16 |
| Race lap record | 1:32.113 ( Diego Nunes, Dallara GP2/08, 2009, GP2) |
The Algarve International Circuit (Portuguese: Autódromo Internacional do Algarve), also known as the Portimão Circuit, is a 4.653 km (2.891 mi) race circuit located in Portimão, Algarve region, Portugal. The development includes a karting track, off-road track, technology park, five-star hotel, sports complex and apartments.
The circuit was designed by Ricardo Pina, Arquitectos. The construction was finished in October 2008 and the circuit was homologated by both the FIM on 11 October 2008 and the FIA two days later. The total cost was €195 million (approximately $250 million).