F2 Calendar - Algarve

Turn 1
One of the most fearsome corners of the circuit, drivers face a semi-blind approach to the first right hander after the extremely long pit straight. Despite the difficult entry, it is imperative to carry as much speed as possible through this opening complex in order to get a good run up to the first hairpin.
Turn 3
With a very short approach and exit, a variety of lines can be used into the tricky Turn 3 Hairpin. The ideal line will see drivers stay wide left and use a very late apex, although a more defensive line may be needed if under pressure. The key is to keep the car tight on the exit in readiness for the run onto the back straight.
Turn 7
Turn 7 forms part of the very quick back section of the circuit, with drivers having to negotiate a long left hander before the sharp turn 7 leads into another sharp right hander. The approach is semi-blind, so drivers need to be brave and pick their line early to carry speed through the corner.
Turn 10
Turn 10 is another blind approach, and can really be taken as a double apex right hander. The approach is deceptively fast, so drivers need to stay on the outside for as long as possible before easing the car into the first section, and then adding more turn through the second part.
Turn 13
Another double apex right hander, Turn 13 is perhaps one of the most critical corners of the circuit as it leads onto the long straight section which eventually becomes the main straight. The first part of the corner is tightest, so drivers will need to get the car slowed down and then gradually unwind the lock throughout the turn.
Turn 14
The final corner of the circuit, this is a very fast right hander with a complicated blind approach. The corner also becomes tightens up before the exit, so drivers will need to avoid the brakes and instead trail the throttle through the corner in order to keep the car settled and the speed up before the long main straight.

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The 4.69 kilometre Autódromo Internacional do Algarve is a major new race circuit in Portimão, Portugal.

Since its inception, the Algarve circuit has drawn a number of positive reviews from drivers, particularly for the undulating nature of the circuit and the overtaking opportunities presented because of the width of the track.

Construction work on the €195 million track was only completed in October 2008, but the circuit has already attracted a host of high profile championships - including hosting the final round of the 2008 World Superbike Championship just a month after development was finished.

In addition, the Algarve circuit has hosted Formula One testing - with McLaren, Honda, Ferrari and Toyota all having run at the venue - as well as GP2, A1 Grand Prix and a 1000km Le Mans Series night race. In July 2010 the circuit will also welcome both the FIA WTCC and Formula Two championships for the first time. F2 has already tested in Portimão at the end of 2009, with Kazim Vasiliauskas setting the fastest time over the two days.

The full schedule will be published closer to the event.

Formula Two will make its first visit to Portugal when the series visits the Algarve for rounds seven and eight of 2010 - the midpoint of the season. Ticket information will be published shortly.

TV Schedule will be published closer to the event.

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Turn 1

Turn 3

Turn 7

Turn 10

Turn 13

Turn 14