Portimao to get some F1 action

[BelperJim]

The Portimao track in Portugal looks set to join the Formula 1 pre-season testing roster next year, AUTOSPORT has learned, as teams close in on finalising the build-up programme to the 2011 campaign.

F1 teams agreed recently that there would remain four official pre-season tests next year from February until early March.

And although this year's testing build-up took place exclusively in Spain, for 2011 teams are edging closer seeing Portugal and Bahrain added to the schedule.

F1 teams met in Japan last weekend to make further progress in agreeing the tests, and they have all-but finalised that the four tests will take place in Barcelona, Jerez, Portimao and Bahrain.

Although the order for the first three tests has not been agreed, AUTOSPORT understands that the Bahrain test will take place on March 3-6 - effectively the weekend before the opening race of the 2011 season.

Source Autosport

Can't wait to see them hammering around Portimao. Great circuit!

[timbo48]

Had a look at the outside last year when we were inThe Algarve, looked great and confirmed when watching the FIA GT1s via web recently, especially the downhill right hander coming up to the start/finish straight. F1s should be immense there.

[belleair302]

An interesting track with an great road to access it from the Autoroute. Not the smoothest circuitregarding the surface but great garages and good facilities. Was there for a GT1 test in March and had a good look at Portimao and what it can offer. The recent classic car event is a must do....

[Scooby_snax]

Must say rather enjoyed the weekend of the Barca test this year.
It was obvious then that the Red Bulls were a force to be reckoned with - just wished had power of conviction and stuck a few £ on

[kiteless]

BelperJim said:

Can't wait to see them hammering around Portimao. Great circuit!

Too right!