Circuito da Boavista

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.

Circuito da Boavista

Revival Circuit (2005–2013)
Second Grand Prix Circuit (1952–1960)
Location	Porto, Portugal
Time zone	WET (UTC+0) WEST (April-October, UTC+1)
Coordinates	41°10′13.7″N 8°40′23.7″W
Opened	1950 (re-opened 2005)
Closed	2013 (firstly closed 1960)
Major events	WTCC Race of Portugal (2007, 2009, 2011, 2013) Portuguese GT Championship (2013) SEAT León Eurocup (2009) International Formula Master (2007) Italian Touring Car Competition (2007) Formula One Portuguese Grand Prix (1958, 1960) Sports car racing Portuguese Grand Prix (1951–1953, 1955)
Revival Circuit (2005–2013)
Length	4.800 km (2.983 miles)
Turns	23
Race lap record	1:54.125 ( Chris van der Drift, Tatuus N.T07, 2007, IFM)
Second Grand Prix Circuit (1952–1960)
Length	7.406 km (4.602 miles)
Turns	19
Race lap record	2:27.530 ( John Surtees, Lotus 18, 1960, F1)
Original Grand Prix Circuit (1950–1951)
Length	7.775 km (4.828 miles)
Turns	19
Race lap record	3:32.800 ( Giovanni Bracco, Ferrari 340 America, 1951, Sports car racing)

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	Report
1952	Eugenio Castellotti	Ferrari	Report
1953	José Arroyo Nogueira Pinto	Ferrari	Report
Not held in 1954
1955	Jean Behra	Maserati	Report
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 measured as 4.800 km (2.983 mi).^[1] Events were 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	Report
	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

Lap records

The fastest official race lap records at the Circuito da Boavista are listed as:

Category	Time	Driver	Vehicle	Event
Revival Grand Prix Circuit: 4.800 km (2005–2013)
International Formula Master	1:54.125[3]	Chris van der Drift	Tatuus N.T07	2007 Boavista Formula Master round
Super 2000	2:05.846[4]	Robert Huff	Chevrolet Cruze 1.6T	2011 FIA WTCC Race of Portugal
SEAT León Eurocup	2:14.195[5]	Massimiliano Pedalà	SEAT León Supercopa	2009 Boavista SEAT León Eurocup round
Second Grand Prix Circuit: 7.406 km (1952–1960)
Formula One	2:27.530	John Surtees	Lotus 18	1960 Portuguese Grand Prix
Sports car racing	2:46.401[6]	Alfonso de Portago	Ferrari 857 Monza	1956 Boavista sports car race
Original Grand Prix Circuit: 7.775 km (1950–1951)
Sports car racing	3:32.800[7]	Giovanni Bracco	Ferrari 340 America	1951 Portuguese Grand Prix