Formula One returns to action this weekend for Round 13 of this 17 race season, heading to the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal for the first ever time for a race weekend, playing host to the first Portuguese Grand Prix since 1996 in Estoril.
The Autodromo Internacional do Algarve is located in the town of Portimao in the Algarve region of Portugal. Having been built in 2008, this 4.693 kilometre circuit is no stranger to Formula One, having been used as a testing venue a decade ago. The circuit itself is like a rollercoaster, consisting of 15 corners and many elevation changes.
Here is a track guide, which contains a video lap of this rollercoaster of a circuit.
The obvious overtaking opportunity around this circuit is that of the main straight, the only DRS zone on the circuit, which should give the drivers the opportunity to make a pass once they are close enough. However due to the flowing nature of the circuit, following other cars is not expected to be easy. However in qualifying trim the cars should be extremely exciting to watch, particularly the Mercedes, which will likely be in its element around the varying sweeping bends at this circuit. The question is, how close can Red Bull get, and who will exit this weekend on top in the close fight for third between Racing Point, McLaren and Renault?
On RaceWeek
This weekend will see the usual coverage on the RaceWeek YouTube Channel. Here is a rundown of the times for each of the shows over the course of the weekend.
Thursday 22nd October: Midweek Recap #16 – 20:15BST
Friday 23rd October: Friday Recap – 17:30BST
Saturday 24th October: Qualifying Day Review – 17:00BST
Sunday 25th October: Race Review – 17:30BST
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