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As publicly known, a court decision was issued on September 8, 2023, aimed at regulating noise levels resulting from the operation of the Estoril Circuit. This decision has been fully complied with by CE – Circuito Estoril, S.A. (“CE”). Committed to a spirit of continuous improvement in the operating conditions of the Estoril Circuit and its impact on the surrounding area, CE announces that, in early August 2025, it decided to exclude motorcycle track days from the list of events permitted at the circuit. This measure goes beyond the limitations imposed by the aforementioned court decision. Due to their nature, this resolution does not apply to sporting events (races or competitions), including training sessions for such events, as well as professional driver track training not associated with any sporting event.

The Estoril Circuit has always complied, and will continue to comply, with the legal rules regarding noise as well as what is determined in the sentence handed down by the Cascais Court, as can be confirmed in the monitoring reports on the company’s website. (Link)

CE further announces that, following the decision of April 24, 2025, to close Stand A, there is currently no anticipated date for the reopening of this infrastructure.

Finally, the EC reports on the current commercial policy: (Link)

21,500 Ayrton Senna enthusiasts pay tribute at the Estoril Circuit

Photo: David Maçano

Just like 40 years ago, the morning of April 21, 2025 was stormy and for those who were not born or did not experience the emotions and joys of the 1985 race at the Estoril Circuit, the heavy rain in the morning was a perfect reminder of the conditions in which three-time world champion Ayrton Senna celebrated his first F1 victory at the wheel of the magnificent Lotus 97T.

Just like 40 years ago, the rain did not dampen Senna’s legion of fans and more than 21,500 enthusiasts, of all ages, of the man considered by millions to be the “Greatest of All Times” were present and paid tribute to Ayrton throughout the Sunday morning and Monday afternoon.

Photo: David Maçano

With Clive Chapman, William Taylor and Charlie Catchpole from Classic Team Lotus in the box reserved for the 97T, joined by Kenny Szymanski (responsible for Senna’s tyres), Chris Dinnage (Lotus’ chief mechanic in 85) and Keith Sutton (official photographer of the three-time champion), there were many moments of joy, smiles, photos, selfies and autographs. Among all these and the visitors, it is worth highlighting the presence of Bruno Senna, Ayrton’s nephew, who with his joy and relaxed attitude brought the name “Senna” back to Estoril.

40 years later, the tribute was above all a moment of celebration, nostalgia and memories.

Photo: David Maçano

To all the visitors who attended the Estoril Circuit on the 20th and 21st of April, the Estoril Circuit would like to express its gratitude and, in the words of Clive Chapman and William Taylor… “come on, 40 more!”… so come on, because Senna is eternal!

 

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