Timetable for Estoril Classics 2025 now confirmed

The Estoril Classics returns to the Autódromo do Estoril on 3, 4 and 5 October 2025 for its 9th edition, with the official programme now set. For three days, the Autódromo do Estoril will once again come alive with the unmistakable sound of historic engines, the scent of rubber and petrol that has marked generations, and the unique closeness between fans and legendary machines.

This year’s event will shine even brighter, as it hosts one of the largest gatherings of Formula 1 single-seaters ever assembled in Portugal, in an unforgettable celebration of the 75th anniversary of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship.

On Friday, 3 October, the roar of engines signals the start of an unmissable weekend. Practice sessions and qualifying set the pace for the day, but all eyes will be on the first “75 Years of F1 Cars” demonstration – a rare opportunity to see single-seaters spanning generations side by side. Spectators will also be treated to the thrill of the pre-1986 Formula 1 cars of the Classic GP, bringing back the vibrant aura of the 1970s and 1980s.

Saturday, 4 October, promises to be a true hymn to classic motorsport. Alongside the renewed excitement of the Formula 1 demonstration, the Iberian Historic Endurance returns to the track with its eclectic and competitive grid of Touring and GT cars up to 1974 – already the hallmark of Southern Europe’s leading historic racing series.

The Classic GP will once again set hearts racing, evoking the days when Senna, Prost and Lauda wrote unforgettable chapters at the Autódromo do Estoril. But the day goes far beyond Formula 1: spectators can enjoy the pre-1966 touring cars of the Classic Touring Challenge, the fierce battles of the Heritage Touring Cup featuring saloon cars that raced between 1966 and 1984, and the irresistible charm of the Sixties’ Endurance, which immerses the circuit in pure nostalgia with fabulous pre-1963 prototypes and pre-1966 GTs.

On Sunday, 5 October, the day begins with the intoxicating duels of the Porsche 911 SWB in the 2.0 Litre Cup, before the action reaches its peak. The Classic GP will stage its most anticipated race – a genuine journey back to the days when Formula 1 was synonymous with bravery and instinct. The final “75 Years of F1 Cars” demonstration will thrill spectators with the sound of engines that shaped history.

The Iberian Historic Endurance will close the programme in style, with its intoxicating mix of competitiveness, diversity and authenticity. Adding to the spectacle will be prototypes and GT cars from 1966 to 1981, divided between Classic Endurance Racing 1 and Classic Endurance Racing 2, plus the ever-surprising The Gentlemen Challenge, where priceless endurance racing rarities from the 1950s and early 1960s come back to life on track.

Beyond the thrills of the circuit, fans will also have access to the paddock, where they can get up close to the cars and teams. There will also be an exhibition of single-seaters showcasing 75 years of Formula 1 history, along with a lively food truck zone.

Access to the main straight grandstand is free of charge, but paddock entry will require a ticket. Sales opened online on 25 July and run until 23:59 on 2 October. Over the past three years demand has been so high that most tickets sold out before the event; however, should any remain available, they can be purchased at the Autódromo do Estoril ticket offices between 3 and 5 October, from 09:00 to 18:00.

To provide fans with a closer experience of the teams and drivers, paddock tickets are available in several options: €20 for Friday, €35 for Saturday or Sunday, and €60 for a three-day pass. These tickets grant access to reserved paddock areas, allowing spectators to follow car preparations up close and experience the unique behind-the-scenes atmosphere of competition. Children up to 15 years old enjoy free paddock entry when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket.