MotoGP – Portugal Grand Prix – 2023

The Autodromo Internacional do Algarve race track in Portugal, also known as Portimao, is a beautiful example of a perfect track in a perfect setting. The 100,000 spectator venue is a state-of-the-art complex that includes not only the race track, but also a karting track, off-road park, hotel, apartment complex, technology park and sports complex.

 

The track itself offers a great layout, with 15 turns – nine right turns and six left turns. The gradient at Portimao is incredible, and the long start and finish straight allows MotoGP™ riders to push their machines to top speed before heading into a unique descent at turn 1. It’s no wonder the track is referred to as a high-speed roller coaster.

 

Track length and key data

The total length of the track is 4.59 km and the track width is 18 meters. There are nine right turns and six left turns, as well as a 970-meter straight. In total, the MotoGP™ riders have 25 laps to complete in Portugal.

 

Schedule (CET):

Thursday, March 23, 2023:

• 18:00: Pre-event press conference for MotoGP riders.

 

Friday, March 24, 2023:

• 10:00-10:35 a.m.: Moto3 – Practice No. 1
• 10:50-11:30 a.m.: Moto2 – Practice No. 1
• 11:45-12:30: MotoGP – Practice No. 1
• 14:15-14:50: Moto3 – Practice No. 2
• 15:05-15:45: Moto2 – Practice No. 2
• 16:00-17:00: MotoGP – Practice No. 2

 

Saturday, March 25, 2023:

• 09:40-10:10: Moto3 – Practice No. 3
• 10:25-10:55: Moto2 – Practice No. 3
• 11:10-11:40: MotoGP – Free Practice
• 11:50-12:05: MotoGP – Qualifying No. 1
• 12:15-12:30: MotoGP – Qualifying No. 2
• 13:50-14:05: Moto3 – Qualifying No. 1
• 14:15-14:30: Moto3 – Qualifying No. 2
• 14:45-15:00: Moto2 – Qualifying No. 1
• 15:10-15:25: Moto2 – Qualifying No. 2
• 16:00: MotoGP – Sprint

 

Sunday, March 26, 2023:

• 10:45-10:55 a.m.: MotoGP – Warm Up
• 11:00 a.m.: MotoGP Rider Fan Parade
• 12:00 h: Moto3 – Race
• 13:15 h: Moto2 – Race
• 15:00 h: MotoGP – Race
• 16:10 h: MotoGP – After the Flag
• 16:45 h: MotoGP – Race Press Conference

 

(These and other events can also be easily accessed via the MOTORCYCLES.NEWS APP – including navigation option)