WorldSBK Round 9: Portuguese Round
Algarve International Circuit, Portimão, Portugal. 4 – 6 Sep 2020
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The Algarve has long been one of Europe’s most popular holiday destinations and a September date for WorldSBK offers an almost certain guarantee of great weather for racing. With holiday makers finishing off their summer trips to the sun and the circuit only a 15 minute drive from the beach this is an ideal round for a trip.
It’s been a happy hunting ground for Jontahan Rea with the Northern Irishman having won nine times in Portimao since making his WorldSBK debut at the track’s inaugral WorldSBK round in 2008.
Portimao Facts
Number of laps: 20
Most Wins: Jonathan Rea (9)
Lap Record: Jonathan Rea 1m40.372 (2019)
Race Record:Alvaro Bautista 34m18.017 (2019)
Latest News for Round 3
WorldSBK: Rea reasserts himself in Portugal
WorldSBK: Highs and lows with Ten Kate
WorldSBK: Portimao - A happy hunting ground for Rea
WorldSBK: A lap of Portimao with Eugene Laverty
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