Motorsport news in Portugal
Latest news and stories about motorsport in Portugal for expats and residents.
Latest news and stories about motorsport in Portugal for expats and residents.
The city of Coimbra will once again serve as the starting point for the Rally de Portugal, scheduled for May 7th.
The municipality of Arganil has formalised a contract to host the Rally de Portugal event.
Frenchman Sébastien Ogier is the main highlight among the 11 Rally1 drivers entered for the 2026 Rally de Portugal, scheduled for May 7-10. The Toyota driver returns to a competition where he has seven victories, including the 2025 edition. Toyota Gazoo Racing will field five Rally1 cars, while Hyundai and M-Sport also confirm their lineups. The event features a strong national presence with 13 Portuguese teams, including Armindo Araújo, Ricardo Teodósio, and José Pedro Fontes. The rally will be based in Matosinhos, featuring iconic stages such as Fafe, Amarante, Arganil, and Lousã.
The International GT Open returns this weekend to open its 2026 season at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimão, with 29 cars confirmed on the grid. Taking place on Saturday The post International GT Open season kicks off in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident.
After winning the Dakar at the beginning of January, Dacia repeated the feat at the Rally-Raid Portugal, the national round of the World Rally-Raid Championship. And, off the track, it continues to break sales records.
It was Bulega's 10th consecutive victory in the Superbike World Championship, in a streak that began in the second race at Estoril in 2025, during the penultimate round of last season.
Portuguese rider Miguel Oliveira (BMW) finished today on the lowest step of the podium in the first of two races of the Portuguese round of the Superbike World Championship, which is taking place in the Algarve this weekend.
Portuguese rider Miguel Oliveira (BMW) finished on the third step of the podium this Saturday, March 28, in the first of two races of the Portuguese round of the Superbike World Championship, taking place this weekend in the Algarve. Oliveira, who started from fourth place, finished about four seconds behind the winner, Italian Nicolò Bulega (Ducati), who beat his teammate, Spaniard Iker Lecuona (Ducati), by about two seconds. On Sunday, the superpole race and the second race of the weekend will take place as part of this second round of the 12 that make up the season.
A sculpture made from approximately three tonnes of steel has been unveiled at the Algarve International Circuit (AIA) in Portimão to honour the project's founder, Paulo Pinheiro, who passed away in 2024. Located at the main roundabout of the AIA, the all-steel sculpture depicts a Formula 1 car and the motorcycle with which...
Portuguese rider Miguel Oliveira (BMW) starts from fourth place for the first of two races this weekend in the Superbike World Championship, which is taking place this weekend at the Algarve International Autodrome (AIA) in Portimão.
Portuguese rider Miguel Oliveira (BMW) starts from fourth place for the first of two races in the Superbike World Championship weekend, which is taking place this weekend at the Algarve International Circuit (AIA) in Portimão.
Miguel Oliveira (BMW) seeks to make history this weekend in the Superbike World Championship, aiming to become the first Portuguese rider to win a race in this world championship for production-based motorcycles, during the first of two Portuguese rounds.
The FIM Superbike World Championship rolls into the Algarve International Circuit this weekend (March 27-29) for round two of the season. After a dominant start in Australia, Italian rider Nicolò The post Superbike World Championship heads to Algarve this weekend appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Portuguese driver António Félix da Costa (Jaguar TCS Racing) won the Madrid E-Prix this Saturday, the sixth round of the Formula E World Championship, marking his second consecutive win this season and strengthening his position in the standings. Starting from third on the grid, the Cascais native benefited from an effective team strategy, including an early pit stop that allowed him to take the lead, which he held until the end. Félix da Costa finished in 38:26.706, ahead of teammate Mitch Evans, while championship leader Pascal Wehrlein (Porsche Formula E Team) finished third. This is the 14th victory of the Portuguese driver's Formula E career, equalling Sébastien Buemi's record as the second most successful driver in the competition's history. With this result, Félix da Costa moves up to fourth in the drivers' championship with 64 points, 19 behind Wehrlein. The next round takes place in Berlin on May 2nd and 3rd.
The next event will be a double-header in Berlin on May 2nd and 3rd.
The article explains that the 2026 MotoGP schedule has been adjusted due to geopolitical issues, leading to the Qatar GP being rescheduled from April 10-12 to November 6-8. Consequently, the Portugal GP at Portimão has also been moved from its original date to November 22, 2026. The changes aim to ensure safety and high standards for participants and spectators, with other races remaining on their original dates.
The measure could be announced this weekend in China. The world championship is expected to be reduced to 22 races, making Portugal's early return to the calendar unfeasible.
Grândola, known as the “capital do todo-o-terreno,” hosts the European stage of the Rally-Raid Portugal from March 16-19, part of the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC). The event features top international teams and drivers, including champions like Lucas Moraes and Nasser Al-Attiyah, with notable Portuguese participants. The rally includes various activities for the public, such as a Fan Zone, sunset DJ performances, and opportunities to interact with drivers. The event highlights Grândola's strategic importance in rally-raid racing and emphasizes local community engagement. The rally concludes in Loulé on March 22.
With 45 teams and a renewed route, the ninth edition of the Oeiras Eco Rally Portugal kicks off this Friday, marking the start of the national championship and counting towards the FIA world championship.
Home News Rally of Portugal returns sooner this year Rally of Portugal returns sooner this year The 2026 edition of the Rally of Portugal, the fifth round of the World Rally Championship (WRC), will start earlier and have one less timed stage than last year, according to the Automobile Club of Po
The 2026 edition of the Rally of Portugal, the fifth round of the World Rally Championship (WRC), will start earlier and will feature one fewer timed stage than last year, the Automobile Club of Portugal (ACP) said.
Portuguese driver Paulo Fiúza achieved a landmark result in the trucks category at the Dakar Rally, while Portuguese SSV (side-by-side vehicle) crews delivered standout performances in the race.
Argentine rider Luciano Benavides (KTM) won today the 48th edition of the off‑road Dakar Rally in the motorcycle category in Saudi Arabia, with Portuguese rider Martim Ventura (Honda) finishing third in the Rally 2 class. Benavides, who set out for this final stage with only 105 timed kilometres, 3 minutes 20 seconds behind the leader, finished ...
“I invite you to do one more stage with me. The last one”: it's this Saturday in Saudi Arabia. The rally driver reports daily on her participation in the Dakar, accompanied by navigator Rosa Romero. Column by Maria Luís Gameiro.
Nasser Al-Attiyah, in the cars, and Ricky Brabec, in the motorbikes, are close to overall victory in the off-road rally.
Portuguese driver Paulo Fiúza moved closer today to making history in the Dakar cross-country rally, whose 48th edition ends on Saturday in Saudi Arabia, after securing the lead in the truck category.
Portuguese competitors are maintaining strong form at the Dakar Rally, claiming a high-profile stage in the cars.
Portuguese driver João Ferreira moved up today to 10th place in the overall cars standings at the Dakar Rally, which is led by Qatari Nasser Al-Attiyah, while in the motorbikes Argentine Luciano Benavides won the eighth stage and took the overall lead.
The 2026 Dakar Rally has entered a critical stage, with Portuguese rider João Ferreira attracting attention for his performance.
