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  "markdownUrl": "https://above.guide/portugal-f1/circuit.md",
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  "title": "Portimão Circuit Guide | Portuguese Grand Prix",
  "description": "Orient yourself around Autódromo Internacional do Algarve with attributed circuit geometry and clearly labelled approximate lap sections.",
  "language": "en-GB",
  "contentUpdated": "2026-09-16",
  "generatedAt": "2026-10-03T13:39:35.768Z",
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  "destination": {
    "slug": "portugal-f1",
    "name": "Portuguese Grand Prix",
    "destinationName": "Portimão",
    "guideType": "race-travel",
    "destination": {
      "city": "Portimão",
      "country": "Portugal",
      "region": "Algarve",
      "coordinates": [
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        37.2313
      ],
      "timezone": "Europe/Lisbon",
      "currency": "EUR"
    },
    "race": {
      "name": "Portuguese Grand Prix",
      "circuitName": "Autódromo Internacional do Algarve",
      "circuitType": "road-course",
      "governingSeries": "Formula One",
      "editorialRelationship": "independent-unofficial-guide",
      "year": 2027,
      "dateLabel": "18–20 June 2027",
      "dateStart": "2027-06-18",
      "dateEnd": "2027-06-20",
      "dateConfidence": "confirmed",
      "sourceUrl": "https://corp.formula1.com/2027-calendar-announced-with-10-sprint-events/",
      "sourceCheckedOn": "2026-09-16",
      "dateNote": "The race weekend is listed in the official 2027 calendar published on 16 September 2026. Session times, tickets and access arrangements must be checked separately."
    },
    "edition": {
      "year": 2027,
      "status": "research-draft",
      "verificationRequired": true
    }
  },
  "scope": "Public editorial content and published planning templates only; no visitor accounts, saved itineraries, bookings or live availability.",
  "data": {
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      "circuitSlug": "portugal-f1",
      "circuitName": "Autódromo Internacional do Algarve",
      "editionYear": 2027,
      "lastVerified": "2026-09-16",
      "mapStatus": "2027 ticket products are current. Stand positions are approximate polygons aligned to the AIA grandstand map and existing circuit geometry; exact 2027 gate assignments are not yet asserted.",
      "sourceUrls": [
        "https://www.portugal.gp/en/tickets",
        "https://www.portugal.gp/en/map-of-the-grandstands-78",
        "https://autodromodoalgarve.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Stands_map_new_ENG.pdf",
        "https://autodromodoalgarve.com/event-guide-motogp-2025/",
        "https://autodromodoalgarve.com/the-park/racing-track/"
      ],
      "accessMap": {
        "lastVerified": "2026-09-16",
        "status": "The 2027 gate, shuttle and parking arrangements are still pending. The 2025 event used a separate colour-matched gate for each grandstand.",
        "sourceUrls": [
          "https://autodromodoalgarve.com/event-guide-motogp-2025/",
          "https://autodromodoalgarve.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Stands_map_new_ENG.pdf",
          "https://www.portugal.gp/en/entering-the-circuit-66",
          "https://www.portugal.gp/en/travelling-to-the-circuit-47"
        ],
        "sourceLabels": [
          "2025 AIA MotoGP event guide — access and shuttle operations",
          "AIA grandstand map — physical stand positions",
          "Portugal GP entry guidance",
          "Portugal GP travel guidance"
        ],
        "arrivalAdvice": [
          {
            "label": "Ticket gate",
            "text": "The 2025 AIA event guide says each grandstand has its own exclusive gate and the gate colour matches the grandstand colour."
          },
          {
            "label": "Shuttle",
            "text": "The 2025 AIA event guide describes free ticket-holder shuttles from Portimão, Figueira and Lagos, plus return boarding after the event."
          },
          {
            "label": "Parking",
            "text": "The 2025 AIA event guide says Main Grandstand parking is paid, while other car parks are free and can be 10–30 minutes' walk from the circuit."
          }
        ],
        "eventNote": "Gate points and approach lines below are approximate orientation references only, aligned to the stand map. Do not treat them as confirmed F1 2027 gate assignments.",
        "gates": [
          {
            "id": "portugal-gate-main",
            "shortLabel": "MAIN",
            "name": "Main Grandstand gate — approximate historic reference",
            "coordinates": [
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              37.22885
            ],
            "servicedStandIds": [
              "portugal-main-upper-level",
              "portugal-main-track-level"
            ],
            "primaryTransitLink": "portugal-main-parking-link",
            "walkLabel": "Main Stand side; follow current ticket colour/gate.",
            "accessibility": "Reduced-mobility Main Stand parking is described in the 2025 AIA event guide; current routing must be reconfirmed.",
            "confidence": "Approximate point aligned to AIA maps, not a surveyed F1 2027 gate."
          },
          {
            "id": "portugal-gate-meo-lagos",
            "shortLabel": "WEST",
            "name": "Meo / Lagos side gate — approximate historic reference",
            "coordinates": [
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              37.23242
            ],
            "servicedStandIds": [
              "portugal-meo-grandstand",
              "portugal-lagos-grandstand"
            ],
            "primaryTransitLink": "portugal-west-parking-link",
            "walkLabel": "West-side approach; follow current ticket colour/gate.",
            "accessibility": "Not confirmed for F1 2027.",
            "confidence": "Approximate point aligned to AIA maps, not a surveyed F1 2027 gate."
          },
          {
            "id": "portugal-gate-north",
            "shortLabel": "NORTH",
            "name": "Portimão / Portimão 2 side gate — approximate historic reference",
            "coordinates": [
              -8.62875,
              37.23618
            ],
            "servicedStandIds": [
              "portugal-portimao-grandstand",
              "portugal-portimao-2-grandstand"
            ],
            "primaryTransitLink": "portugal-north-parking-link",
            "walkLabel": "North-side approach; follow current ticket colour/gate.",
            "accessibility": "Not confirmed for F1 2027.",
            "confidence": "Approximate point aligned to AIA maps, not a surveyed F1 2027 gate."
          },
          {
            "id": "portugal-gate-east",
            "shortLabel": "EAST",
            "name": "Sagres / Solverde / Sul side gate — approximate historic reference",
            "coordinates": [
              -8.62395,
              37.23045
            ],
            "servicedStandIds": [
              "portugal-sagres-grandstand",
              "portugal-solverde-grandstand",
              "portugal-sul-grandstand",
              "portugal-general-admission"
            ],
            "primaryTransitLink": "portugal-east-parking-link",
            "walkLabel": "East-side approach; follow current ticket colour/gate.",
            "accessibility": "Not confirmed for F1 2027.",
            "confidence": "Approximate point aligned to AIA maps, not a surveyed F1 2027 gate."
          }
        ],
        "walkingRoutes": [
          {
            "id": "portugal-main-parking-to-gate",
            "name": "Main parking to Main gate — approximate historic approach",
            "gateId": "portugal-gate-main",
            "servicedStandIds": [
              "portugal-main-upper-level",
              "portugal-main-track-level"
            ],
            "distanceLabel": "Shortest on-site approach; exact 2027 distance TBC",
            "surface": "Mixed venue surface; Main car park is described as tarmac in the 2025 guide",
            "coordinates": [
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                37.22725
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                37.22885
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          },
          {
            "id": "portugal-west-approach",
            "name": "West-side parking/shuttle approach — approximate historic reference",
            "gateId": "portugal-gate-meo-lagos",
            "servicedStandIds": [
              "portugal-meo-grandstand",
              "portugal-lagos-grandstand"
            ],
            "distanceLabel": "10–30 minute parking walk range applies generally in the 2025 guide",
            "surface": "Venue perimeter approach; exact surface TBC",
            "coordinates": [
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                -8.63242,
                37.2314
              ],
              [
                -8.63205,
                37.23242
              ]
            ]
          },
          {
            "id": "portugal-north-approach",
            "name": "North-side parking/shuttle approach — approximate historic reference",
            "gateId": "portugal-gate-north",
            "servicedStandIds": [
              "portugal-portimao-grandstand",
              "portugal-portimao-2-grandstand"
            ],
            "distanceLabel": "10–30 minute parking walk range applies generally in the 2025 guide",
            "surface": "Hilly venue perimeter approach; exact surface TBC",
            "coordinates": [
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                -8.62915,
                37.23665
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                -8.62875,
                37.23618
              ]
            ]
          },
          {
            "id": "portugal-east-approach",
            "name": "East-side parking/shuttle approach — approximate historic reference",
            "gateId": "portugal-gate-east",
            "servicedStandIds": [
              "portugal-sagres-grandstand",
              "portugal-solverde-grandstand",
              "portugal-sul-grandstand",
              "portugal-general-admission"
            ],
            "distanceLabel": "10–30 minute parking walk range applies generally in the 2025 guide",
            "surface": "Venue perimeter approach; exact surface TBC",
            "coordinates": [
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                -8.62345,
                37.23005
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                37.23045
              ]
            ]
          }
        ],
        "transitStops": [
          {
            "id": "portugal-main-parking",
            "shortLabel": "P MAIN",
            "name": "Main Grandstand paid car park — 2025 AIA event guide",
            "mode": "parking",
            "coordinates": [
              -8.62975,
              37.22725
            ],
            "onward": "Walk to the Main Stand gate shown by the current event map and ticket.",
            "confidence": "Approximate local handoff aligned to AIA maps; 2027 F1 operation unconfirmed."
          },
          {
            "id": "portugal-west-parking",
            "shortLabel": "P WEST",
            "name": "West-side parking / shuttle handoff — approximate reference",
            "mode": "parking-shuttle",
            "coordinates": [
              -8.63242,
              37.2314
            ],
            "onward": "Use current signage for Meo/Lagos or nearby west-side grandstands.",
            "confidence": "Approximate local handoff aligned to AIA maps; 2027 F1 operation unconfirmed."
          },
          {
            "id": "portugal-north-parking",
            "shortLabel": "P NORTH",
            "name": "North-side parking / shuttle handoff — approximate reference",
            "mode": "parking-shuttle",
            "coordinates": [
              -8.62915,
              37.23665
            ],
            "onward": "Use current signage for Portimão and Portimão 2 grandstands.",
            "confidence": "Approximate local handoff aligned to AIA maps; 2027 F1 operation unconfirmed."
          },
          {
            "id": "portugal-east-parking",
            "shortLabel": "P EAST",
            "name": "East-side parking / shuttle handoff — approximate reference",
            "mode": "parking-shuttle",
            "coordinates": [
              -8.62345,
              37.23005
            ],
            "onward": "Use current signage for Sagres, Solverde, Sul and GA areas.",
            "confidence": "Approximate local handoff aligned to AIA maps; 2027 F1 operation unconfirmed."
          },
          {
            "id": "portugal-portimao-city-shuttle",
            "shortLabel": "CITY",
            "name": "Portimão / Figueira / Lagos external shuttle — 2025 AIA event guide",
            "mode": "shuttle",
            "coordinates": [
              -8.6289,
              37.22685
            ],
            "onward": "Remote departure points are recorded in source notes; circuit arrival bay is approximate until the 2027 map is published.",
            "confidence": "2025 event guide confirms external shuttles; exact F1 2027 drop-off point is unconfirmed."
          },
          {
            "id": "portugal-taxi-dropoff",
            "shortLabel": "TAXI",
            "name": "Taxi / rideshare circuit handoff — approximate reference",
            "mode": "taxi-rideshare",
            "coordinates": [
              -8.63035,
              37.2271
            ],
            "onward": "Use current traffic controls and official drop-off signage on race weekend.",
            "confidence": "Approximate local marker only; no exact F1 2027 taxi bay is asserted."
          }
        ],
        "transitLinks": [
          {
            "id": "portugal-main-parking-link",
            "name": "Main paid parking to Main gate — orientation line",
            "mode": "walk",
            "coordinates": [
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                -8.62975,
                37.22725
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                -8.63012,
                37.22885
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          },
          {
            "id": "portugal-west-parking-link",
            "name": "West parking/shuttle to west gate — orientation line",
            "mode": "walk",
            "coordinates": [
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                -8.63242,
                37.2314
              ],
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                -8.63205,
                37.23242
              ]
            ]
          },
          {
            "id": "portugal-north-parking-link",
            "name": "North parking/shuttle to north gate — orientation line",
            "mode": "walk",
            "coordinates": [
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                -8.62915,
                37.23665
              ],
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                -8.62875,
                37.23618
              ]
            ]
          },
          {
            "id": "portugal-east-parking-link",
            "name": "East parking/shuttle to east gate — orientation line",
            "mode": "walk",
            "coordinates": [
              [
                -8.62345,
                37.23005
              ],
              [
                -8.62395,
                37.23045
              ]
            ]
          }
        ],
        "ticketAssignments": []
      }
    },
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      {
        "standId": "portugal-main-upper-level",
        "name": "Grandstand Main — Upper Level",
        "ticketCategory": "grandstand",
        "categoryLabel": "Reserved seating",
        "sectorOrTurn": "Main straight · upper level",
        "coveredRoof": "yes",
        "giantScreen": true,
        "overtakingRating": "medium",
        "podiumOrPitView": "yes",
        "walkingDistanceMinutes": null,
        "priceTier": "premium",
        "bestForBadge": "Covered panorama",
        "viewHighlights": "A covered upper view of the grid, pit lane, start-finish and podium ceremonies.",
        "tradeOff": "Choose this over track level when shade and circuit overview matter more than proximity.",
        "verdictNote": "A covered upper view of the grid, pit lane, start-finish and podium ceremonies.",
        "locationConfidence": "Approximate main-grandstand footprint aligned to AIA stand map and track geometry.",
        "mapLocations": [
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            "label": "MAIN UPPER",
            "longitude": -8.62965,
            "latitude": 37.22935,
            "labelDx": 0,
            "labelDy": -24,
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                -8.62855,
                37.22672
              ],
              [
                -8.62898,
                37.22655
              ]
            ]
          }
        ],
        "sourceUrl": "https://www.portugal.gp/en/ticket-info/grandstand-main-upper-level-2",
        "geometrySourceUrl": "https://autodromodoalgarve.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Stands_map_new_ENG.pdf",
        "screenNote": null,
        "screenSourceUrl": "https://www.portugal.gp/en/ticket-info/grandstand-main-upper-level-2",
        "eligibility": null,
        "accessSummary": "Main Stand parking is the only paid on-site car park in the 2025 AIA event guide.",
        "accessSourceUrl": "https://autodromodoalgarve.com/event-guide-motogp-2025/",
        "accessibilityNote": "Reduced-mobility parking is described for Main Stand reduced-mobility seats in the 2025 AIA event guide.",
        "walkNote": "Main Stand access is closest to the paddock and principal car park side."
      },
      {
        "standId": "portugal-main-track-level",
        "name": "Grandstand Main — Track Level",
        "ticketCategory": "grandstand",
        "categoryLabel": "Reserved seating",
        "sectorOrTurn": "Main straight · track level",
        "coveredRoof": "yes",
        "giantScreen": true,
        "overtakingRating": "medium",
        "podiumOrPitView": "yes",
        "walkingDistanceMinutes": null,
        "priceTier": "premium",
        "bestForBadge": "Closest pit-lane view",
        "viewHighlights": "Sit closer to the race start, pit stops and podium with a lower main-straight angle.",
        "tradeOff": "Lower seats trade panoramic circuit context for proximity to the start and pits.",
        "verdictNote": "Sit closer to the race start, pit stops and podium with a lower main-straight angle.",
        "locationConfidence": "Approximate main-grandstand footprint aligned to AIA stand map and track geometry.",
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            "label": "MAIN TRACK",
            "longitude": -8.62952,
            "latitude": 37.22902,
            "labelDx": 0,
            "labelDy": 18,
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                37.22658
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              [
                -8.62885,
                37.22643
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        "sourceUrl": "https://www.portugal.gp/en/ticket-info/grandstand-main-track-level-1",
        "geometrySourceUrl": "https://autodromodoalgarve.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Stands_map_new_ENG.pdf",
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        "screenSourceUrl": "https://www.portugal.gp/en/ticket-info/grandstand-main-track-level-1",
        "eligibility": null,
        "accessSummary": "Main Stand parking is the only paid on-site car park in the 2025 AIA event guide.",
        "accessSourceUrl": "https://autodromodoalgarve.com/event-guide-motogp-2025/",
        "accessibilityNote": "Reduced-mobility parking is described for Main Stand reduced-mobility seats in the 2025 AIA event guide.",
        "walkNote": "Main Stand access is closest to the paddock and principal car park side."
      },
      {
        "standId": "portugal-meo-grandstand",
        "name": "Grandstand Meo",
        "ticketCategory": "grandstand",
        "categoryLabel": "Reserved seating",
        "sectorOrTurn": "Turns 1–2 · first braking zone",
        "coveredRoof": null,
        "giantScreen": true,
        "overtakingRating": "high",
        "podiumOrPitView": "no",
        "walkingDistanceMinutes": null,
        "priceTier": "mid",
        "bestForBadge": "Turn 1 overtakes",
        "viewHighlights": "Watch heavy braking into Turn 1 and acceleration through Turn 2.",
        "tradeOff": "The older AIA map labels this physical area as Stand West; current F1 ticketing uses Meo.",
        "verdictNote": "Watch heavy braking into Turn 1 and acceleration through Turn 2.",
        "locationConfidence": "Approximate Meo/West location aligned to the AIA grandstand map.",
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            "longitude": -8.63105,
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            "labelDx": -8,
            "labelDy": -24,
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                -8.63116,
                37.23038
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        "sourceUrl": "https://www.portugal.gp/en/ticket-info/grandstand-meo-1",
        "geometrySourceUrl": "https://autodromodoalgarve.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Stands_map_new_ENG.pdf",
        "screenNote": null,
        "screenSourceUrl": "https://www.portugal.gp/en/ticket-info/grandstand-meo-1",
        "eligibility": null,
        "accessSummary": "Use the gate shown on your ticket; the 2025 AIA guide says each grandstand has its own gate.",
        "accessSourceUrl": "https://autodromodoalgarve.com/event-guide-motogp-2025/",
        "accessibilityNote": null,
        "walkNote": "The west-side stands require more perimeter walking than the Main Stand."
      },
      {
        "standId": "portugal-lagos-grandstand",
        "name": "Grandstand Lagos",
        "ticketCategory": "grandstand",
        "categoryLabel": "Reserved seating",
        "sectorOrTurn": "Turns 2–3 · sweeping left-side section",
        "coveredRoof": null,
        "giantScreen": true,
        "overtakingRating": "medium",
        "podiumOrPitView": "no",
        "walkingDistanceMinutes": null,
        "priceTier": "mid",
        "bestForBadge": "Opening-lap drama",
        "viewHighlights": "A view across the early sweeping corners after the first braking zone.",
        "tradeOff": "Expect a longer walk than the Main Stand, especially if parked on the wrong side.",
        "verdictNote": "A view across the early sweeping corners after the first braking zone.",
        "locationConfidence": "Approximate footprint aligned to the AIA grandstand map.",
        "mapLocations": [
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            "labelDx": -20,
            "labelDy": -12,
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        "sourceUrl": "https://www.portugal.gp/en/ticket-info/grandstand-lagos-2",
        "geometrySourceUrl": "https://autodromodoalgarve.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Stands_map_new_ENG.pdf",
        "screenNote": null,
        "screenSourceUrl": "https://www.portugal.gp/en/ticket-info/grandstand-lagos-2",
        "eligibility": null,
        "accessSummary": "Use the gate shown on your ticket; the 2025 AIA guide says each grandstand has its own gate.",
        "accessSourceUrl": "https://autodromodoalgarve.com/event-guide-motogp-2025/",
        "accessibilityNote": null,
        "walkNote": "Choose west-side parking or shuttle guidance where available."
      },
      {
        "standId": "portugal-portimao-2-grandstand",
        "name": "Grandstand Portimão 2",
        "ticketCategory": "grandstand",
        "categoryLabel": "Reserved seating",
        "sectorOrTurn": "Turn 8 · fast downhill section",
        "coveredRoof": null,
        "giantScreen": true,
        "overtakingRating": "medium",
        "podiumOrPitView": "no",
        "walkingDistanceMinutes": null,
        "priceTier": "mid",
        "bestForBadge": "Fast downhill rhythm",
        "viewHighlights": "Follow cars through the fast downhill Turn 8 before they accelerate toward Turn 9.",
        "tradeOff": "This is a committed sector view, not a start-finish grandstand.",
        "verdictNote": "Follow cars through the fast downhill Turn 8 before they accelerate toward Turn 9.",
        "locationConfidence": "Approximate footprint aligned to the AIA grandstand map.",
        "mapLocations": [
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            "longitude": -8.6297,
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            "labelDy": -24,
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                37.23555
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              [
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                37.23536
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        "geometrySourceUrl": "https://autodromodoalgarve.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Stands_map_new_ENG.pdf",
        "screenNote": null,
        "screenSourceUrl": "https://www.portugal.gp/en/ticket-info/grandstand-portimao-2-2",
        "eligibility": null,
        "accessSummary": "Use the gate shown on your ticket; the 2025 AIA guide says each grandstand has its own gate.",
        "accessSourceUrl": "https://autodromodoalgarve.com/event-guide-motogp-2025/",
        "accessibilityNote": null,
        "walkNote": "North-side approaches can be exposed and hilly."
      },
      {
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        "name": "Grandstand Portimão",
        "ticketCategory": "grandstand",
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Check membership and access restrictions.\n3. #### Match the entrance\n\n   Find the recommended gate, then follow your ticket’s entry instructions.\n\nMap layers    Find on map\n\n**Drawing route** The itinerary still works without the map.\n\n1. 1\n\n   **Grandstand Main — Upper Level** Main straight · upper level\n2. 2\n\n   **Grandstand Main — Track Level** Main straight · track level\n3. 3\n\n   **Grandstand Meo** Turns 1–2 · first braking zone\n4. 4\n\n   **Grandstand Lagos** Turns 2–3 · sweeping left-side section\n5. 5\n\n   **Grandstand Portimão 2** Turn 8 · fast downhill section\n6. 6\n\n   **Grandstand Portimão** Approach to Turn 10 · straight and braking zone\n7. 7\n\n   **Grandstand Sagres** Turns 14–15 · final sector\n8. 8\n\n   **Grandstand Solverde** Final corners · last-corner approach\n9. 9\n\n   **Grandstand Sul** Final corner exit · main-straight entry\n10. 10\n\n   **General Admission** Open viewing zones around the perimeter\n11. MAIN\n\n   **Main Grandstand gate — approximate historic reference**\n12. WEST\n\n   **Meo / Lagos side gate — approximate historic reference**\n13. NORTH\n\n   **Portimão / Portimão 2 side gate — approximate historic reference**\n14. EAST\n\n   **Sagres / Solverde / Sul side gate — approximate historic reference**\n15. P MAIN\n\n   **Main Grandstand paid car park — 2025 AIA event guide**\n16. P WEST\n\n   **West-side parking / shuttle handoff — approximate reference**\n17. P NORTH\n\n   **North-side parking / shuttle handoff — approximate reference**\n18. P EAST\n\n   **East-side parking / shuttle handoff — approximate reference**\n19. CITY\n\n   **Portimão / Figueira / Lagos external shuttle — 2025 AIA event guide**\n20. TAXI\n\n   **Taxi / rideshare circuit handoff — approximate reference**\n\n**Approximate third 1**  ≈ 1.502 km   **Approximate third 2**  ≈ 1.542 km   **Approximate third 3**  ≈ 1.608 km\n\n[Plan your journey to the circuit →](<https://above.guide/portugal-f1/getting-to-portugal>)\n\nThe spectator’s guide\n\n### Find your *racing view.*\n\nChoose an area. 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