Started as a 7.370 km (4.580 mi) street circuit in 1931, it was later reduced to a 6.925 km (4.303 mi) version in the 1950s, which lasted until 1991, with small chances in some corner, chicanes introduction and start/finish line being moved forward.
[1][2] After a deadly accident in 1991, no race would take place in this circuit until 2007, after a length reduction to a 4.785 km (2.973 mi) long renovated layout.
[3] It's considered one of the most challenging tracks, due to its corners, high speed and drivers being very close to the barriers.
[4] As of July 2022, the fastest official race lap records at the Circuito Internacional de Vila Real are listed as: João Figueiredo Carlos Vieira Carlos Vieira This article about a Portuguese sports venue is a stub.
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