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Portimao in "strong negotiations" with F1 over 2020 race

The Algarve circuit in Portugal has revealed it is in "strong negotiations" with Formula 1 over holding races this year on a revised calendar as replacement for cancelled flyaway events.

It is thought the venue has been under consideration for some time now by F1, with a spokesperson from the circuit at Portimao confirming to Motorsport.com that discussions are underway and claiming there is "a lot of willingness" from teams for the circuit to be chosen.

“We are in contact with FOM and in strong negotiations,” the spokesperson said. "As Ross Brawn has said, it is a possibility. 

“For now nothing is confirmed, but we know that there is a lot of willingness among the teams that Portugal be chosen for the calendar and we are working very hard and doing everything we can to have the F1 in our race track.

“We are the option that everyone wants, from the location, the track, the large facilities that allow greater safety distance, the climate, the hotels and the reduced impact in the country of COVID-19. 

"Any decision only will be made in July.”