Circuito da Boavista

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Circuito da Boavista

Layout of Revival Circuit Original Layout of Circuito da Boavista
Location	Porto, Portugal
Time zone	GMT
Opened	1950 (re-opened 2005)
Closed	2013 (firstly closed 1960)
Major events	FIA WTCC Race of Portugal (2007, 2009, 2011, 2013) Formula One Portuguese Grand Prix (1958, 1960)
Revival Circuit (2005-2013)
Length	4.800 km (2.983 mi)
Turns	23
Race lap record	2:05.846 ( Robert Huff, Chevrolet Cruze 1.6T, 2011, WTCC)
Original Grand Prix Circuit (1950-1960)
Length	7.406 km (4.602 mi)
Turns	19
Race lap record	2:27.53 ( John Surtees, Lotus 18, 1960, Formula One)

Circuito da Boavista is a street circuit in Porto, Portugal, which was used twice for the Formula One Portuguese Grand Prix. The original course began at the harbor-front "Esplanada do Rio de Janeiro", continued on "Avenida da Boavista", (hence the circuit's name), and then twisted its way through small neighborhoods back to the start-finish line.

The first Grand Prix was held in 1958, and saw an act of sportsmanship by Stirling Moss. Moss came to the defense of his countryman and title rival Mike Hawthorn, who faced a penalty for having driven towards oncoming traffic after a spin. Moss persuaded the stewards not to disqualify Hawthorn, who retained his second place and 6 points. Hawthorn eventually won the drivers championship by 1 point over Moss.

The 1960 running was a race of attrition, with only four cars finishing within five laps of winner Jack Brabham. Accidents and mechanical problems ended the day early for future champions John Surtees, Phil Hill, Graham Hill and others.

Season	Driver	Car/Motor	Report
1951	Casimiro de Oliveira	Ferrari
1952	Eugenio Castellotti	Ferrari
1953	José Arroyo Nogueira Pinto	Ferrari
Not held in 1954
1955	Jean Behra	Maserati
Not held in 1956 and 1957
1958	Stirling Moss	Vanwall	Report
Not held in 1959
1960	Jack Brabham	Cooper-Climax	Report

Recent years[]

The circuit was revived in 2005, though it was shortened from the original layout, and now measures 4.800 km (2.983 mi).^[1] Events are held every two years. Besides the Boavista Historic Grand Prix, there are also races for recent car models. In 2007, 2009, 2011 and 2013 the track staged the FIA WTCC Race of Portugal, an event which included in its programme European motorsport categories such as International Formula Master and Portuguese national competitions.

In 2015 the Porto City Council decided to suspend the circuit, saying that following a cut in support from Turismo de Portugal, spending about three million euros on the event would be irresponsible.^[2]

FIA WTCC Race of Portugal-Boavista
Year	Race	Driver	Manufacturer	Report
2007	Race 1	Alain Menu	Chevrolet
	Race 2	Andy Priaulx	BMW
2009	Race 1	Gabriele Tarquini	SEAT	Report
	Race 2	Augusto Farfus	BMW
2011	Race 1	Alain Menu	Chevrolet	Report
	Race 2	Robert Huff	Chevrolet
2013	Race 1	Yvan Muller	Chevrolet	Report
	Race 2	James Nash	Chevrolet

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External links[]

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• Official website (in English)
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Coordinates: 41°10′13.7″N 8°40′23.7″W / 41.170472°N 8.673250°W / 41.170472; -8.673250

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