Portimão
The Michelin Le Mans Cup season finale at Autódromo Internacional do Algarve attracts an impressive entry with 23 LMP3s and 10 GT3s competing on the 4.653 km circuit at Portimão. The title battle remains ongoing in both LMP3 Pro/Am and GT3. Portugal has hosted the Le Mans Cup season finale every year since 2017, establishing Portimão as the traditional venue for crowning champions. The circuit features flowing fast turns and elevation changes that provide drivers with challenging racing action, offering a technically demanding stage for the final championship battle.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:50 | Free Practice 1 | 8 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 14:00 | Bronze Driver Collective Test | 8 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 16:05 | Free Practice 2 | 8 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 11:55 | Qualifying - GT3 | 9 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 12:20 | Qualifying - LMP3 PRO/AM | 9 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 12:45 | Qualifying - LMP3 | 9 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 09:30 | Race | 10 Oct 2026 | Finished |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 10 Oct 2026, 09:30 (Europe/London)
Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.
- Le Mans Cup YouTube free to air 🇩🇪 Germany Kostenloser Livestream der Serie
Tickets
Qualifying and starting grid
The qualifying result will appear here as soon as it is available.
Race result
The race result will appear here as soon as it is available.
About this race
Portimão is a round of the Michelin Le Mans Cup 2026 season, held on Thursday, 8 October 2026. It was held at Autódromo Internacional do Algarve.
The circuit is located in Portimão, Portugal and measures 4.692 kilometres, has 15 corners and opened in 2008.
The Autódromo Internacional do Algarve is a racing circuit located in Portimão, Portugal, which opened in 2008. The track is approximately 4.7 kilometres long and features a particularly spectacular layout with numerous uphill and downhill sections that combine fast turns and passages with poor visibility. The racing circuit is used for various international motorsport series including the European Le Mans Series, the Michelin Le Mans Cup, and motorcycle world championships. The facility takes advantage of the natural terrain with many elevation changes, which creates a challenging track with rapidly succeeding corners and steep height differences.
The race was shown free to air on Le Mans Cup YouTube. Every broadcaster with country and access is listed in the broadcast section.
Frequently asked questions
When does Portimão start?
Portimão starts on Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 09:30 central European time.
Where does Portimão take place?
The venue is Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão.
Where can I watch Portimão?
In Germany Le Mans Cup YouTube carry the broadcast. It is free to air on Le Mans Cup YouTube.
More in the calendar
Other races at this circuit
- ELMS 4 Hours of Portimão 8 Oct 2026
- Moto3 Grande Prémio de Portugal 20 Nov 2026
- Moto2 Grande Prémio de Portugal 20 Nov 2026
- MotoGP Grande Prémio de Portugal 20 Nov 2026
- LM Cup Portimão 16 Oct 2027