The Algarve International Circuit located at Portimao has been awarded a Grade 1 licence by the FIA, a certification that makes the Portuguese venue eligible for Formula 1. The modern facility, which was opened in 2008, has undergone a series of renovations that have allowed it to upgrade its homologation status and potentially target a return of F1 to Portugal. Montreal officially confirms Canadian GP postponement Shortly after its opening in October of 2008, Portimao welcomed to its new track several F1 teams which organized private tests at the facility which is geographically ideally located for winter testing. Over the past decade, Portimao's 4.6km circuit has hosted many...
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