Portuguese event switches to Estoril for 2021
2 weeks ago
Organisers of the World Touring Car Cup have confirmed the Portuguese event planned for next month will be moved from the streets of Vila Real to Estoril.
Government restrictions on mass gatherings as a result of the ongoing fight against COVID-19 have prevented the Vila Real street race from taking place for a second successive season, although the venue will return to the schedule next year thanks to a new three-year deal that will come into force from 2022.
Estoril will now host round two of the season on the same weekend of 26/27 June, with the change of venue having been approved by the FIA.
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The FIA World Touring Car Cup races in Portugal have been moved to Estoril for the 2021 season, although promoter Eurosport Events has signed a new three-year deal to return to the streets of Vila Real from 2022.
It marks the second consecutive year in which racing cannot take place on the streets of Vila Real due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Restrictions on mass gatherings in Portugal mean that holding the event in Vila Real is not possible next month.
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However, the date for the event remains unchanged on June 26 – 27.
Estoril last hosted World Touring Cars back in 2008, and in recent years it also hosted the TCR International Series (not promoted by Eurosport) in 2016.
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