The Algarve in southern Portugal has been chosen to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix for the first time this autumn. <\/p>\n
The event will take place on the weekend of October 23rd-25th at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimao. <\/p>\n
The last time Portugal hosted a Grand Prix was 24-years ago at Estoril near Lisbon.<\/p>\n
There will be spectators, promised Portugal tourism minister Rita Marques. <\/p>\n
We are working on a number of scenarios depending on the health situation. <\/p>\n
The capacity of the venue is 100,000, but attendance is likely to be far below the maximum possible. <\/p>\n
Additional events and venues were announced after the races in the United States, Mexico, Brazil and Canada were cancelled this year due to the coronavirus.<\/p>\n
Joo Fernandes, president of Algarve Tourism, commented: We are delighted and proud of this decision. <\/p>\n
Formula 1 has been absent from Portugal for 24-years and it is a prestigious international sporting event that we have been very keen to have back for a long time.<\/p>\n
In addition to the projection of the Algarve brand worldwide, the event is expected offer a lifeline to tourism in the region, with organisers hoping it can bring in around 40 million. <\/p>\n
More Information<\/p>\n
The Algarve is considered Europes Leading Beach Destination by voters at the World Travel Awards.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
See the article here: <\/p>\n
Algarve to welcome first Formula 1 Grand Prix | News - Breaking Travel News<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Algarve in southern Portugal has been chosen to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix for the first time this autumn. Continue reading