Autódromo do Algarve (Portimão) - v1.2 Update

A very small update for the Autódromo do Algarve, to fix the tarmac markings bug in the no-chicane version. To get the fix working properly, each layout is now a separate download. No changes have been made in the chicane version.

	Autódromo Internacional do Algarve

Version	Release Date	Download
2009 v1.2	Apr 18th, 2021	Download

	Autódromo Internacional do Algarve

Version	Release Date	Download
2009 v1.2	Apr 18th, 2021	Download

Autódromo do Algarve (Portimão) - v1.1 Update

A small update for the Autódromo do Algarve just in time for its inaugural Formula One Grand Prix.

This update includes a new layout without the chicane at Turn 1, and also an improved cc-line for both versions.

	Autódromo Internacional do Algarve

Version	Release Date	Download
2009 v1.1*	Oct 20th, 2020	Download
*Includes layout without chicane at Turn 1

Circuito do Algarve - Portimão v1.00

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GP4 Onboard Lap - Nico Rosberg - Circuito do Algarve - 2011

Nico Rosberg, aka Mathieu Brière, put his wheels at Circuito do Algarve at Portimão, Portugal, for a very private session these days. Here his first impressions of the new GP4 venue:

"Great fun ! Many 1st gear turns, but all different to each other, so they're very challenging. Challenging is how I'd describe this track best".

"While some corners look easy on map, they need a different approach due to the previous corner. The best example are turns 11 & 12. You have to turn in late and slow down just enough for the second apex, which then becomes quicker than one would think".

"Track seems very accurate. From the hills inside the track to the buildings, every detail is shown with outstanding accuracy. Just watch an A1GP onboard and you'll see!".

Thanks Mathieu, oops... Mr. Rosberg.

P.S.: Track project is still WIP. Further development will be achieved to last version at proper time.

Algarve last shots till release

É uma pista portuguesa, com certeza!

Mais do nosso trabalho até o momento. O Paulo está em mudança e por isso vai ficar muito feliz por ver esse pequeno progresso.

O Pitbuilding está bem interessante, umas sombras aqui e ali para acentuar o realismo.

As arquibancadas com patrocinadores foi a parte mais trabalhosa, mas aprendi bastante para as próximas.

PS.: A textura do céu é artificial, ainda. Mas... o que não é?

Further enhancements at Algarve Circuit. Paulo is moving to a new place, so he will be glad for steady progress so far.

Pitbuilding is way interesting, a bit work on shadows here and there to get it more realistic.

Sponsor stands have been whole project drama so far. But I´ve got lots of learning to next time.

PS.: Sky texture is not based on a dome mapping. Not yet.

Algarve final stage progress

O fantástico Autódromo do Algarve chega a seus últimos estágios de execução, após quase dois anos de anda e para. O resultado está ficando muito do meu agrado e tenho certeza que há de surpreender muita gente.
Por enquanto falta apenas a finalização da parte 3d da arquibancada principal e texturas. Depois de minha parte concluída, envio ao Sr. Ed Schueyfan para complementos e depois para nosso coordenador Paulo Blanco.


Fantastic Algarve Circuit comes to its closing stages, past two years under stop and going pace. Results are great to my eyes, and hopefully many of you will be surprised in the end.
For now I´m working at Grandstand meshes and textures. Right after that, whole job will be sent to Mr. Ed Schueyfan for refinement and finally to Mr. Paulo Blanco, our CEO.

Algarve small objects

Circuito do Algarve briefing

Parece que a temporada de elaboração de pistas para 2011 já começou. Existem dois projetos do time do F1 Virtual que gostaríamos de continuar a trabalhar até temporada de F1 começar em março. Algarve como uma pista de testes é certamente um desses, e eu estou muito interessado nisso. A ver.

It seems track making season has started. There are two projects of F1 Virtual we´d like to keep working till F1 season starts at march. Algarve as a testing track is surely one of those, and I´m very keen of it. Let´s see.