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november PORTUGAL
Tissot Grand Prix of Portugal
Algarve International Circuit
Portimão MotoGP
The MotoGP di Portimão may not boast the same history as other Motorcycle World Championship events, but despite this, the Portuguese stage of the MotoGP has quickly captured the hearts of motorbike fans, thanks to its circuit's features and to the special atmosphere of its surroundings.
Thanks to the Paddock Experiences by Vanessa Paddock, a special project by Vanessa Viaggi, you can access the Paddock of the Portuguese GP, the area reserved for riders and team technicians, and first hand experience the excitement of this race, side by side with the MotoGP champions.
Before you start building your personalized Experience, discover everything you need to know about the Portimão MotoGP and get prepared for this unique event.
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Portugal MotoGP: Where It Takes Place
Portimão MotoGP Circuit: Features
The Autódromo Internacional do Algarve was opened in 2008 and in recent years has earned a prominent place in both motorcycle and car racing competitions, surpassing another famous Portuguese circuit, namely that of Estoril.
The Portimão circuit, 4.5 km long, includes 15 turns and significant elevation changes both downhill (up to 12%) and uphill, a series of slopes that can challenge even the most experienced riders. The longest straight, the initial one, is nearly a kilometer in length.
Portuguese MotoGP: History and Trivia
Portugal had the opportunity to first "taste" the Motorcycle World Championship in 2000, when the championship landed in Estoril. However, due to the many MotoGP events in nearby Spain, after 2012 the country had to bid farewell to the championship.
It was Covid that brought MotoGP back to Portugal: in 2020, following the heavy calendar reshuffling caused by the pandemic, the return of the Motorcycle World Championship to Portugal was announced, but this time in the Algarve.
Here are some interesting facts about the circuit and the Portimão MotoGP:
The legendary Valentino Rossi is the most successful rider in the Portuguese GP, with five victories (four in MotoGP and one in 500cc).
What to see nearby
Algarve
Alentejo
Portimão MotoGP Paddock Pass
Grazie alla collaborazione di lungo corso con vari team di MotoGP, Moto2 e Moto3, Vanessa Paddock è in grado di proporti una Paddock Experiences unica, per first hand live the Portuguese GP backstage thanks to our exclusive Paddock Passes.
Vanessa Paddock is one of the very few authorized MotoGP Paddock Pass resellers. Our Paddock Passes guarantee full access to the Paddock area as a guest of one of the competing teams, along with a series of other privileges.
In MotoGP collaboriamo con Team LCR Honda and Gresini Racing Ducati, while in in Moto2 we are partners with Team Marc VDS and MT Helmets, and in Moto3 with Team MTA Racing.
La tua Paddock Experience include:
Full Paddock access
Access to the Boxes
of your hosting Team
Access to the exclusive Viewing Area
.
Access to Food & Beverage
in the Hospitality area
Exclusive Team gadgets
of your hosting Team
Continuous assistance
from Vanessa Paddock during the event
Moreover, you can complete your Experience with a series of additional services provided by Vanessa Viaggi, such as flight and hotel booking, private transfers, local tours.