RACING TRACK

A CHALLENGING RACING TRACK

Autódromo Internacional do Algarve is one of the best and most modern racing circuits in the world.

The racing track was developed as part of an innovative global project to provide a comprehensive range of facilities to the most varied sectors of the motor industry, from constructors, to racing teams and companies, allowing them to present, test and develop their products.

The design characteristics of the track provide spectators with impressive and far-reaching views from any grandstand.

The most awaited debut of the motoring show “The Grand Tour” (Amazon Prime, 2016) was shot at Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, taking the 3 supercars – McLaren P1, Porsche 918, Ferrari LaFerrari – to their limits. Spoiler alert: Jeremy Clarkson lost the bet.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

The AIA circuit offers 32 different track configurations, with perimeters from 3.465m (shortest) to 4.684m (F1 version) and is homologated by FIA and FIM, to host motoring and motorcycling competitions at the highest level.

The different combinations allow users to choose between faster, challenging versions or slower and more technical ones.

Given the various layouts of the track, FIA Slow Fast (F1) version is considered the standard version.

Track information

    • Length > 4,684 m
    • Length of straights > 3,204 m (68.3%)
    • Length of corners > 1,488 m (31.7%)
    • Track width > 14 m
    • Number of corners > 16
    • Right-handers > 9
    • Left-handers > 7
    • Minimum radius of corner > 18 m
    • Maximum radius of corner > 160 m
    • Maximum rise > 6.2%
    • Maximum fall > 12.0%
    • Maximum bank > 8.0%
    • Minimum bank > 2.0%

Main straight

    • Length > 969 m
    • Width > 18 m

Pit garages

    • 42 pit garages x 135 m2 each = 5,670 m2

Paddock

    • 72,000 m2

Testimony

Autódromo do Algarve is one of the most demanding tracks ever.
Michael Van Der Mark, SBK Yamaha Rider
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Quick Facts

Fastest Lap
01:27,987 by Sebastien Buemi (F1), January 21st, 2009

Max Speed
352,9Km/h

Attendance Capacity
Main stand: 16.654 seats
Other stands: 56.288 seats

DRIVING EXPERIENCES

BREATHTAKING DRIVING EXPERIENCES

Drive sports cars such as Porsche Cayman S, Audi RS3 or Audi TTS. Improve your driving skills. Get to know how to be safer on the road. The Racing Track is home for AIA Racing School and its multiple exciting driving experiences. Available for driving enthusiasts or corporate events.

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ALGARVE, THE PERFECT SPOT

Algarve is widely known by its year-round warm weather and world class gastronomy. Beyond the natural landscape, with the beautiful beaches and the vast mountain countryside, the region is also home for a multitude of activities, from sports to culture and leisure.

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LOCATION

Autódromo Internacional do Algarve is located near Portimão at Sítio do Escampadinho in the parish of Mexilhoeira Grande, roughly 4.5 km north of the A22 motorway, which has a direct road link from the exit at Mexilhoeira Grande. The circuit is just a 15 minute drive from the cities of Portimão and Lagos.