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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Edward Elliot

F1 makes major venue announcement – and it’s finally good news for Lewis Hamilton

  • Formula One will return to the Portuguese city of Portimao for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, replacing the Dutch Grand Prix on the calendar.
  • The Algarve International Circuit previously hosted races in 2020 and 2021, stepping in due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
  • F1 president Stefano Domenicali expressed his delight at Portimao's return, praising the circuit for its on-track excitement.
  • It is good news for Lewis Hamilton at last after he secured victories in the last two races at Portimao in 2020 and 2021.
  • Hamilton endured a difficult debut season at Ferrari in 2025, failing to register a single podium finish.

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F1 to return to happy hunting ground for Lewis Hamilton in 2027

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