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The circuit was built in 2008, making it a fairly new addition to the racing circuit landscape.
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The track is 2.9 miles long and has 13 turns that make up the lap.
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The record lap time at the track is 1:22.674, set by Fernando Alonso in qualifying for the 2008 European Grand Prix.
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The Portimão Circuit is actually two separate tracks, one featuring the International Circuit, and another with a shorter National Circuit.
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The circuit has a capacity for over 125,000 race fans.
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The surface of the track is made up of a highly engineered type of asphalt, designed to combine grip with durability.
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The circuit was designed to also cater for motorbikes, which host racing events twice a year.
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Included in the track layout are a few challenging downhill corners, tunnels - and several blind corners.
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The track has even hosted the Superbike World Championship in the past.
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The layout of the track was designed to offer different racing experiences; the National Circuit of Portimão offers more of an open layout and long straights, and the International Circuit offers tighter turns and elevation changes.