 Revival Circuit (2005–2013) | |
 Second Grand Prix Circuit (1952–1960) | |
| Location | Porto,Portugal |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41°10′13.7″N8°40′23.7″W / 41.170472°N 8.673250°W /41.170472; -8.673250 |
| Opened | First: 1950 Second: 8 July 2005; 20 years ago (2005-07-08) |
| Closed | First: 14 August 1960; 65 years ago (1960-08-14) Second: 30 June 2013; 12 years ago (2013-06-30) |
| Major events | WTCCRace of Portugal (2007, 2009, 2011, 2013) Portuguese GT Championship (2013) SEAT León Eurocup (2009) International Formula Master (2007) Italian Touring Car Competition (2007) Formula OnePortuguese Grand Prix (1958, 1960) Sports car racingPortuguese Grand Prix (1951–1953, 1955) |
| Revival Circuit (2005–2013) | |
| Length | 4.800 km (2.983 mi) |
| 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 mi) |
| Turns | 19 |
| Race lap record | 2:27.530 ( John Surtees,Lotus 18,1960,F1) |
| Original Grand Prix Circuit (1950–1951) | |
| Length | 7.775 km (4.831 mi) |
| Turns | 19 |
| Race lap record | 3:32.800 ( Giovanni Bracco,Ferrari 340 America,1951,Sports car racing) |
Circuito da Boavista is astreet circuit inPorto,Portugal, which was used twice for theFormula OnePortuguese Grand Prix. The original course began at theharbor-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 ofsportsmanship byStirling Moss. Moss came to the defense of his countryman and title rivalMike 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 thedrivers championship by 1 point over Moss.
The 1960 running was a race of attrition, with only four cars finishing within five laps of winnerJack Brabham. Accidents and mechanical problems ended the day early for future championsJohn 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 | |
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 theFIA WTCC Race of Portugal, an event which included in its programme European motorsport categories such asInternational 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 | ||
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 |
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