ETC and Stock ECh offered up some thrilling races The FIM JuniorGP™ World Championship launched its 2025 season in Estoril with six thrilling races that kept fans on the edge of their seats Brian Uriarte (UAX SeventyTwo Artbox) dominated in JuniorGP™ while Unai Orradre (Team Ciatti – Boscoscuro) and Alberto Ferrandez (Finetwork XTI Boscoscuro Team) claimed top honours in the Moto2™ European Championship victories went to Fernando Bujosa (AC Racing Team) and Carlos Cano (UAX SeventyTwo Artbox) with Iker Garcia (Yamaha GV Racing) taking a memorable maiden win in the Stock European Championship Watch every race from the opening round below:  Tune in for the rest of 2025 with MotoGP™ VideoPass and enjoy every second of every round OneFootball's home page Ricerca Impostazioni Accedi AccediIscrivitiEstoril vs Benfica 1946/47: the story of espionage a revenge mission and a shock trouncing | OneFootballPortuGOAL Tomorrow Benfica continue their title charge with a short trip along the Lisbon coast to Estoril the visitors will be expected to clock up what would be a 12th win in 13 Liga Portugal matches as they chase down rivals Sporting in a titanic title race the Eagles were also huge favourites when this fixture took place in the first post-World War II championship only to be on the end of a shock thrashing Football historian Miguel Lourenço Pereira takes up the story Nascent leagueIt is hard to imagine a time when a giant of a club like SL Benfica could be hammered visiting a nearby neighbour that weren’t either their illustrious rivals Sporting or the once great Belenenses when the football league was still in its teens the Eagles travelled in the opening rounds of that year’s season and were humiliated by an almost unknown then Estoril-Praia even if their golden years ended up being short-lived During World War II Estoril was one of the hottest places to be in Western Europe Portugal had decided to stay neutral during the armed conflict and that made it the perfect place for spies from both sides It was clear the fascist regime led by Salazar was openly in favour of an Axis win but the longstanding alliance and the economic dependency on exports to the United Kingdom left them in a difficult position Spies flocked to Lisbon to move as freely as they could to get detailed info about the other side as well as to influence events particularly regarding the much-coveted wolframium mines up north Round 2 of the Portuguese championship in 1946/47 brought goals galore the popular casino became the central point of connection between spies and their informers moved around when he travelled to Lisbon to prepare what became known as Operation Shell deployed as workers for the petrol stations of the British company Shell all around the city Many of those who reported to the team managed by Fleming had high-ranking positions within the regime the first skipper in a Portugal international event and a successful journalist and manager for more than a decade He met Fleming through the famous Yugoslavian spy Dusko Popov one of the many figures from whom Fleming drew inspiration to create his famed 007 James Bond series The Shell network would last but a few months before getting caught by Portugal’s PVDE secret police with the help of the former Seleção goalkeeper icon and Oliveira’s personal friend the then post-office manager was sent to the Tarrafal death camp in Cape Verde where he stayed for almost two years until the tide of the war turned Estoril remained a relevant place for information exchange and the prestige of the local Casino outlasted the end of the war Money was moved around regularly and eventually that reached out somehow to the local football club a minnow of sorts founded as late as 1939 thanks to the patronage of Fausto Figueiredo the owner of the local Casino among many hotels and businesses in the region Fausto Cardoso de Figueiredo is a towering figure in the history of the town of Estoril its Casino and its football club (photo: estorilpraia.pt) The man who had presided over the same place that later inspired the renowned Casino Royale would uplift the football club to its best years It started in 1944 when only five years after being founded the club reached the Portuguese Cup final against all the odds They got promoted at the end of the season and even though they were relegated immediately Estoril found themselves back up in the top flight for the 1946/47 campaign As usual, after the regional tournaments, the league kickstarted in late November, and for the first time included 14 sides. All previous years the championship had featured either 8, 10 or 12 participants. Estoril was one of the fourteen, and in the first match, played away at Boavista, they were beaten 2-1. Nobody expected them to actually compete, so when Benfica was set to visit the ground at Amoreiras many Eagles’ supporters assumed two points were in the bag Benfica had been runners-up to Belenenses in the surprise triumph of the club from Belém the season before – the only club outside the Big Three to win the championship in the 20th century – and they were expected to go full force to recapture the league the side that travelled to Estoril that sunny but cold early December afternoon included many of the great players of the decade in Portuguese football The likes of Arsénio and Rogério Pipi up front the first black-skinned football star in Portuguese football Figueiredo was keen to get even and what better opportunity than their first duel back in the top tier the inside forward José Mota netted the first into Orlando’s goal Miguel Lourenço scored a second ten minutes later but Arsénio then put one past Sebastião da Silva to halve the deficit and when the referee blew for half time the home team were 3-1 up The local supporters were ecstatic but many suspected that Benfica would come out even stronger after the break to turn events around Few believed how the match would eventually unfold particularly when Rogério Pipi who had become Benfica’s first footballer who played abroad The Eagles launched themselves into an all-out attack approach and that allowed Estoril to bide their time and play on the counter Lima scored Estoril’s fourth and Mota added a fifth before Benfica’s captain Francisco Ferreira netted Benfica’s third from the penalty spot. The 5-3 scoreline was already a crazy result, even by the high-scoring standards of the day, especially as it was Benfica who were on the losing side but then Mota completed his hat-trick with a long-range shot past Orlando with just a couple of minutes left on the clock Estoril had beaten the side most favoured to clinch the league title and had done it in style to score six goals against the mighty Lisbon juggernaut Estoril score goal number four as Benfica are put to the sword at Amoreira and the result of the Canarinhos when contrasted with the defeat against Boavista raised some doubts about which version of the club supporters would get throughout the season taking into consideration that the only time they had played first division football things had ended poorly with the side being relegated Estoril finished the season in a brilliant 5th with the same points in the league table as both the 3rd and 4th-placed sides All three sides had 33 points to their name and Estoril even enjoyed the best goal difference mainly thanks to their brilliant attacking line who netted 96 goals in all matches But since they weren’t able to beat either opponent in their head-to-head duels The following season they would go one better ending the season in fourth place before finishing fifth the year after It was a memorable period in the club’s history one in which the lack of television or continental trophies has diminished their achievements but that should rank alongside other golden ages for similar-sized sides In 1948/49 season Estoril provided no fewer than four players (Vieira Alberto and Sebastião) to Portugal's national team (Photo: estorilpraia.pt) Estoril Praia had to wait more than sixty years, for the 2012/13 season, with Marco Silva in charge, to enjoy such heights again. Benfica would suffer after their surprise defeat at Amoreiras and were never really able to put up a title challenge against their bitter rivals Sporting who began a cycle of three consecutive league titles It was the first league win for what became known as the Cinco Violinos forward line José Travassos and the mighty Fernando Peyroteo Kelly would then leave Sporting and it was Cândido de Oliveira the man arrested after becoming a spy at the service of the MI5 who had been working as sporting director to support the British coach Sporting did one better and claimed four in a row between 1950 and 1954 but They would have to wait until 1975 to climb back to the first tier at a time when the squad included a certain Fernando Santos who would both play for and manage Estoril and indelibly write his name in the annuls of Portuguese football Notizie CorrelateBenfica overcome Estoril challenge to keep up title charge Agent of Benfica’s Alvaro Carreras dismisses wild Man United transfer rumour as “pure fantasy” CAS Confirms: Inter Milan Don’t Owe Sporting CP €30M Compensation For Portugal Star’s Controversial Transfer To Benfica Benfica manager confirms Real Madrid & Atletico Madrid want left-back Benfica boss confirms transfer interest from Real & Atlético Madrid 😱Inter-Barça, i numeri che fanno TREMARE entrambe: ecco le armi segrete!📊 Dopo il grande spettacolo dell’andata, questa sera va in scena il capitolo decisivo della semifinale tra Inter e Barcellona. 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Nicolás Otamendi scored for Benfica in their 2-1 away victory over Estoril on matchday 32 of the Primeira Liga With Benfica leading by one in the 35th minute Argentine center back Nicolás Otamendi received a cross from a free kick on the right side of the field and headed it in to make it 2-0 for his team Benfica remain top of the league with two matches left to play holding a three-point lead over second-place Sporting who are close behind having played one game less How to watch the Portuguese Primeira Liga: live stream, fixture and standings. Only few months remained for the young CBs who need to step up as Ota is not showing any sign of aging neither is he slowinng down yet As Romero has cemented his place already,thier chemistry will likely be there in the upcoming WC too Perez and an injury prone Lisandro Martinez Foyth’s resurrection would the the only plus so far Log in to leave a comment Mundo Albiceleste is your home for all the latest news about the Argentina National Football team in English Benfica beat Estoril 2-1 tonight to go three points clear of Sporting at the top the table before their title rivals play tomorrow The Eagles looked set for a straightforward victory after going into the break two-nil up thanks to goals from Fredrik Aursnes and captain Nicolás Otamendi Estoril came out fighting in the second half The hosts missed a glorious chance to halve the deficit when Yanis Begrauoui’s penalty was saved by Anatoliy Trubin but the home team did score in the 78th minute through a Vinícius Zanocelo header to set up a nervy ending for Benfica and will go into next weekend’s crunch derby against Sporting – the penultimate game of the season – at worst level on points with their Lisbon neighbours Tom Kundert & Sahir Bhojwani report from the Estádio António Coimbra da Mota.  but that was as good as it got for the home team in the opening 45 minutes Play switched to the other end of the pitch and Fredrik Aursnes was denied by Estoril goalkeeper Joel Robles when clean through The Norwegian made no mistake with a similar chance soon afterwards as he converted Orkun Kökçü’s pass to give Benfica the lead in the 7th minute to finish off a flowing move involving Otamendi Benfica were in control with the omnipresent Florentino Luís effectively cutting out Estoril’s attempts to create danger Benfica’s lead was doubled on 35 minutes when captain Nicolás Otamendi headed in a well delivered free kick by Samuel Dahl Benfica were clearly conserving energy with next week’s Lisbon derby no doubt on the minds of the players and coaching staff but Trubin had been little more than a spectator until midway through the second half Moroccan striker Yanis Begraoui was brought down by Otamendi on the edge of the box and the referee immediately whistled for a penalty but his poorly hit spot kick was saved by Trubin with Vinícius Zanocelo smashing the rebound onto the bar from point-blank range The Brazilian midfielder sank to his knees but he made up for it in the 78th minute when he leapt impressively to head Rafik Guitane’s cross past Trubin and make the score 2-1 The Estoril goal was the culmination of a period of pressure from the home team Alejandro Marqués and Rafik Guitane all providing zest and energy for the Canarinhos Benfica’s players and especially their coaching staff were getting increasingly nervous (assistant coach Ricardo Rocha receiving a red card for overzealous protests) as Estoril strung some neat moves together albeit without managing to fashion a clear chance including the eight minutes of stoppage time with solid defending to make it 12 wins in 13 games in the Primeira Liga Fredrik Aursnes’ best position has been debated by pundits across the nation but one aspect of his game that cannot be questioned is his tireless work rate The versatile utility man was used predominantly on the right side of the midfield but was spotted covering every corner of the pitch The Norwegian was outstanding on the night He aided his defence when required and his cutting runs caused problems for Estoril’s back three throughout the match He was rewarded for his hard work with a well worked goal in the first half that set Benfica on their way The atmosphere was electric at the Estádio António Coimbra da Mota The Benfiquistas brought with them a vocal and passionate group and Estoril’s supporters matched them every step on the way and with plenty of supporters packing into the ground (and some watching from the adjacent high-rise buildings) this had to be one of the best atmospheres at Estroil this season Ian Cathro has elevated Estoril into the top half of the table with an exciting brand of attacking football The Scottish manager has to be applauded for his bold tactics but his approach can sometimes leave his defence susceptible on the counter This turned out to be one of those occasions with Benfica opening up Estoril’s defence and breaking through with a well worked goal in the 7th minute having already sliced through the home team’s back line with alarming ease With time winding down and Benfica holding on to a slender 2-1 lead Bruno Lage turned to his bench and once again called on Belotti at a critical stage of the game The decision would have been a major blow for Arthur Cabral There were high expectations for Cabral when the Eagles brought him in as a replacement for Gonçalo Ramos in 2023 The club shelled out an exorbitant fee in excess of 20 million euros to sign him from Fiorentina but he has gradually drifted into oblivion this season Cabral has started just two league games and managed just two league goals With Pavlidis and Belotti firmly established as the No it will be interesting to see what role Cabral will play next season © 2025, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. From a press release issued By Team MMR American Talent Rossi Moor Impresses during JuniorGP Moto2 Official Tests at Estoril competing for Team MMR under the leadership of Massimo Morlacchi made a strong statement during the first official JuniorGP Moto2 tests setting the tone for an exciting 2025 season exploring multiple setup and chassis adjustments the 17-year-old showed outstanding speed and consistency Although there was no official timing system in place feedback from rival teams confirmed that Rossi was consistently among the Top 5 fastest riders While some changes didn’t yield the expected results The team now has a crystal-clear understanding of which development paths to avoid — a critical advantage as they head into the first round of the championship The race weekend will officially kick off on Thursday followed by another three free practices on Friday Rossi Moor is ready to make America proud and chase success on the international stage | © document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) A press release is not an article written by Roadracingworld.com staffers When a post is labeled with the words “press release” it means that Roadracingworld.com is not responsible for its content and that Roadracingworld.com makes no guarantee that it is accurate Not all press releases are posted and Roadracingworld.com may reject press releases if the content is too heavy on commercial promotion with little or no news value or if the press release contains obvious errors If you’ve found a malfunction or have ideas for improvement You can reach out to the website’s operators by using the following email These adjustments are compatible with all popular screen readers Keyboard navigation optimization: The background process also adjusts the website’s HTML and adds various behaviors using JavaScript code to make the website operable by the keyboard This includes the ability to navigate the website using the Tab and Shift+Tab keys trigger buttons and links using the Enter key navigate between radio and checkbox elements using the arrow keys and fill them in with the Spacebar or Enter key.Additionally keyboard users will find quick-navigation and content-skip menus or as the first elements of the site while navigating with the keyboard The background process also handles triggered popups by moving the keyboard focus towards them as soon as they appear Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus) and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements We aim to support the widest array of browsers and assistive technologies as possible so our users can choose the best fitting tools for them we have worked very hard to be able to support all major systems that comprise over 95% of the user market share including Google Chrome Despite our very best efforts to allow anybody to adjust the website to their needs There may still be pages or sections that are not fully accessible or are lacking an adequate technological solution to make them accessible we are continually improving our accessibility updating and improving its options and features and developing and adopting new technologies All this is meant to reach the optimal level of accessibility Start TimeData SkriveVangelis Pavlidis (second in the Primeira Liga with 18 goals) and Alejandro Marques (fifth with 10 goals) meet when Benfica visit Estoril Praia on May 3 2025 at Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota beginning at 3:30 PM ET Benfica picked up the victory in its last contest 6-0 over Avs Futebol Sad at home on April 27 Estoril Praia earned a 3-1 road win over Casa Pia Lisbon in its most recent match on April 29 while outshooting Casa Pia Lisbon 11 to eight Get ready for this matchup with what you need to know about Saturday's soccer action Watch soccer on Fubo! OneFootball's home page Search Settings Sign In Sign InJoinBenfica overcome Estoril challenge to keep up title charge | OneFootballPortuGOAL Benfica beat Estoril 2-1 tonight to go three points clear of Sporting at the top the table before their title rivals play tomorrow Estoril came out fighting in the second half. The hosts missed a glorious chance to halve the deficit when Yanis Begrauoui’s penalty was saved by Anatoliy Trubin, but the home team did score in the 78th minute through a Vinícius Zanocelo header to set up a nervy ending for Benfica Tom Kundert & Sahir Bhojwani report from the Estádio António Coimbra da Mota Play switched to the other end of the pitch and Fredrik Aursnes was denied by Estoril goalkeeper Joel Robles when clean through. The Norwegian made no mistake with a similar chance soon afterwards as he converted Orkun Kökçü’s pass to give Benfica the lead in the 7th minute to finish off a flowing move involving Otamendi Without dominating the match, Benfica were in control with the omnipresent Florentino Luís effectively cutting out Estoril’s attempts to create danger The Estoril goal was the culmination of a period of pressure from the home team Benfica’s players and especially their coaching staff were getting increasingly nervous (assistant coach Ricardo Rocha receiving a red card for overzealous protests) as Estoril strung some neat moves together Ian Cathro has elevated Estoril into the top half of the table with an exciting brand of attacking football. The Scottish manager has to be applauded for his bold tactics but his approach can sometimes leave his defence susceptible on the counter. 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Arsenal get major injury boost for Champions League showdown with PSG Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker 2025  April 21 marks a historic milestone in the Lotus and Formula 1 history books—the 40th anniversary of Ayrton Senna’s first Grand Prix victory the same Lotus 97T Formula 1 car that Senna drove to his legendary win at the 1985 Portuguese Grand Prix will return to the Estoril circuit for the first time since that triumph commemorating one of F1’s most defining performances The event unites two major celebrations: the 75th anniversary of Formula 1 and the pivotal role Lotus played in shaping its legacy It serves as a tribute not only to Ayrton Senna but also to the engineers designers and all the drivers who propelled Lotus to racing greatness Ayrton Senna’s victory at Estoril was a masterclass in wet-weather driving with the Brazilian lapping nearly the entire field to claim the first of his 41 Formula 1 wins Senna also regarded this performance as the greatest of his career and dismissed the widely held belief that his 1993 Donington win was his finest drive: Senna was quoted saying: “No way It was a good win but compared with Estoril ‘85 it was nothing.”  The Lotus 97T itself was a pioneering race car and was the first to feature vertical aerodynamic devices behind the front wheels for airflow management which eventually developed into the highly sophisticated bargeboards The tribute event solidifies the connection between Lotus and Senna’s remarkable rise in Formula 1 celebrating the golden era of turbocharged racing and the spirit of innovation that defined both the driver and the team Managing Director of Classic Team Lotus said: “For Team Lotus Ayrton’s arrival was a defining moment technical understanding and relentless drive helped push the team forward This anniversary allows us to relive that magic and honour his legacy Bruno Senna’s commemorative drive at Estoril promises to be an emotional and historic moment bringing the past full circle and cementing Senna’s enduring impact on motorsport." Bruno Senna commented “It will be an incredible feeling to drive this iconic car marking the beginning of a series of victories and achievements by my uncle This celebration will bring together fans from all over the world and shows how Ayrton Senna remains a powerful name in motorsport and a positive influence on society in many ways - from educational impact to sustainable innovation and as a movement that continues to inspire generations to persue their dream and never give up." the Lotus 97T will also be running at the 82nd Goodwood Members' Meeting on the 12th and 13th April acting as a fitting send-off before its homecoming lap in Portugal Ahead of the 82nd Members’ Meeting said: "Goodwood has always celebrated motorsport’s greatest icons and it's an honour to host the Lotus 97T ahead of its return to Estoril Seeing the legendary car on track once again will be a fitting tribute to Ayrton Senna's legacy and a special moment for fans who can see the car in action again at the Festival of Speed in July." interviews and reactions across social media and the historic lap will be filmed and shared by various media outlets and by the time of his first world championship he had already transcended his sport to become a global superstar were fascinated by his personality and enthralled by his sometimes-uncompromising driving tactics The three years that Ayrton Senna drove for Team Lotus was one of the headiest periods in the history of motor racing Not only were titanic battles raging between the four leading teams – Lotus Williams and Ferrari – in the second phase of the powerful turbo era 97T DETAILSYear of Production: 1985Examples Built: 4Engine Type: Turbocharged Renault EF15 V6Engine Size: 1492ccEngine Power: 780-850bhpLength/Width/Height: 166/84.5/39.5inWheelbase: 107inWeight: 1188lb/539kg (regulation) For more information please contact: globalcomms@eu.lotuscars.com About LotusLotus is a global luxury technology brand built on solid foundations and a rich heritage introducing cutting-edge technologies and designs to meet its uncompromising vision of how a car should look It is made up of a high-performance sports car business and an all-electric luxury mobility provider we are setting a new standard for automotive excellence The Return Of An Icon: Lotus And Bruno Senna Celebrate Ayrton Senna’s First F1.. LONDON -- The ATP Tour will return to Estoril in 2026 but won't be making a stop in Metz Those were the major changes in the ATP Tour schedule released Monday Estoril had been a regular part of the ATP circuit but was dropped to a Challenger event for the 2025 season It will be an ATP 250 event in 2026 and will take place in July Other changes have the Marseille tournament moving from February to October and the Stockholm event shifting from October to November The 2026 season will include nine ATP Masters 1000 tournaments An exciting week of tennis is coming up in Estoril with the Challenger of 175 category which has managed to attract important names Félix Auger-Aliassime will be the top seed while other illustrious names present will be Nuno Borges whose media impact at the Portuguese event is enormous This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Este es el impresionante cuadro del ATP Challenger 175 Estoril 2025 A Portuguese soccer team will honor Formula One legend Ayrton Senna with a special one-off jersey to mark 40 years since his first race win The Brazilian earned a first victory of what would go on to be a glittering career at the Circuito do Estoril on April 21 who play in the Primeira Liga — Portugal’s top division — will wear a kit dedicated to it when they play Braga on Saturday The shirt is based on the design of Senna’s iconic green yellow and navy helmet while also incorporating the classic black livery of the Lotus he drove to the chequered flag “Ayrton is an idol for Brazil,” said Vinicius Zanocelo the only Brazilian in the Estoril Praia squad “It’s a great honour to pay tribute to him in this way “I was very happy to be able to celebrate someone so important to me and to my country Senna is seen as a hero because he transmitted a lot of happiness to a people who sometimes lived with a lot of difficulties Oficialmente o 4.º equipamento desta época Ayrton Senna x Estoril Praia 🏁🏎️ pic.twitter.com/vPLfmJDo9l — Estoril Praia SAD (@estorilpraiasad) April 15, 2025 this story has marked several generations and continues to be remembered with great affection to this day it’s remembering a legacy that was born here through the driver’s first ever victory in Formula One and a person who chose to spend a large part of his life in the municipality of Cascais and in Portugal.” “We are very proud that Ayrton Senna’s victorious career began in Estoril the memories of which are and will be passed down from generation to generation both by the people of Cascais and by all Portuguese who are passionate about motorsport.” Senna went on to win 41 grands prix en route to three world championships before his death at Imola in 1994 Estoril are ninth of 18 teams in Primeira Liga with five games of the season to go Ben Burrows is Managing Editor, News for The Athletic based in London. Prior to joining in 2023 he was Sports Editor at The Independent. Follow Ben on Twitter @benburrows_ Unexpected destination where Felix Auger-Aliassime will compete next week The Canadian hasn't been showcasing his best tennis in recent months and has decided to accept the invitation granted by the Estoril Challenger which until two seasons ago was a 250 category tournament it will return to the ATP calendar in 2026 Auger-Aliassime will be the favorite for the title and will face players like Nuno Borges This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Auger-Aliassime se apunta a última hora al Challenger de Estoril Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy your city without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Cascais the record for the number of invited chefs will be broken in what has become one of the most important events in the Cascais municipality The Millennium Estoril Open is back this Saturday Portugal’s biggest tennis tournament – with significant international relevance – has also become one of the main social events in the Cascais region with prices varying depending on the day and the seats selected for watching the matches the catering for the VIP area of the Millennium Estoril Open has been provided by Casa do Marquês one of the largest national companies in this field They are the ones serving lunch and dinner at the Slice Restaurant as well as preparing meals for the players Time Out Cascais joined the Casa do Marquês team on the first morning of setup at the Estoril Tennis Club Dozens of workers are bustling between the various technical areas Some are carrying cables and other equipment to set up the electrical installations; others are putting the finishing touches on decorative pieces that will be spread throughout the spaces; and there are still those organizing the kitchen areas that are built over the course of a week moving boxes of dishes and cutlery from one place to another The Estoril Tennis Club is completely transformed by Casa do Marquês who set up temporary structures to create an operational technical area capable of serving over 12,000 meals throughout the event they were still waiting for a series of trucks to deliver equipment The food is prepared in the company’s central kitchen around 250 people are allocated to the event While figures for this year are not yet available in 2024 Casa do Marquês provided a total of 57,600 cutlery sets and more than a tonne of meat were prepared alongside 1,100 pizzas and nearly 10,000 desserts This year’s theme is "Ode to Food" – which means much of the décor is made from food The tables feature photographs of ingredients there are lampshades crafted from dehydrated oranges or bay leaves and decorative pieces like a bicycle covered in popcorn “The creative freedom we have is one of the things I enjoy most when working on the Estoril Open,” says Florbela Bem the managing director of Casa do Marquês “The big challenge is always managing to surprise people.” with chefs joining the Casa do Marquês team throughout the days of the Millennium Estoril Open The culinary team is led by executive chef Humberto Santos and Sebastião Coutinho are the guest chefs who will be taking part in the event over the coming days There will be live cooking sessions and some invited restaurants including Casa das Velhas from Vila Nova de Cerveira the pizzas will be handled by Fernando Almeida who comes all the way from Ponte da Barca every year Casa do Marquês acquired the EPUR restaurant as well as having his own corner in the buffet line at Slice Restaurant Among the novelties of this edition is an area for “fine charcuterie and special cheeses,” a world cuisine section another dedicated to freshly made pasta live but there are some classic Portuguese foods that never leave the event Another true institution of Casa do Marquês at the Millennium Estoril Open is the exclusive ice cream they serve every year – and that you can’t taste anywhere else it’s made from citrus fruits and topped with a crumble “It’s the flavour that sells the most and the only one that remains constant.” which distributes them to those in need or organisations working with vulnerable populations Casa do Marquês donated 1143 meals to Refood during the Millennium Estoril Open “White rice is the most popular,” explains a member of the team responsible for that area “Bananas also disappear quickly.” There’s a buffet but they also make adjustments upon request should any players have special dietary requirements but we do make sure to prepare birthday cakes when someone celebrates their birthday.” + The major events happening in Cascais in 2025 Thanks for subscribing! 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About us Contact us Estoril Praia have enjoyed a positive season and the innovative club from the Lisbon coast are making waves off the pitch too think Estoril and most people think glamour thanks to the town’s famous casino and the motor-racing circuit which in the not-too-distant past used to regularly stage Formula One races On Saturday Estoril will give a nod to its legacy and at the same time pay tribute to one of the best ever Formula One drivers by wearing a specially designed kit in homage to the late The Brazilian racer’s first ever Formula 1 victory was forty years ago where he earned his “Rain Master” nickname after dominating a race from start to finish under a torrential downpour Estoril Praia pays tribute to a sportsman who marked a generation with 41 grand prix triumphs and three World Championships The kit is based on the design of Senna’s helmet and the colours of the Lotus 97T car he drove on his debut win with Estoril Praia’s symbol and the club sponsors in relief adorned by golden details on the collar and sleeves The lower right-hand side also contains embroidered in gold the silhouette of the Estoril circuit and a recreation of Senna’s celebration as he passed the chequered flag yellow and navy-blue stripes that mirror the legendary helmet worn by the three-time motor-racing world champion the sole Brazilian player in Estoril Praia’s first-team squad explained the significance of Senna for the Brazilian people “It’s a huge honour to pay homage to him like this celebrate a person so important for me and my country Senna is seen as a hero because he transmitted happiness to a people who Estoril’s Marketing Director António Nobre explained the thinking behind the tribute: to celebrate one of the most beautiful legacies of the region of Cascais this story marked several generations and continues to be remembered with a lot of affection This is why Estoril Praia wants to pay homage to Ayrton Senna it is remembering that it was here that the greatest ever Formula 1 driver was born through his first victory and that Senna chose to live a considerable proportion of his life in the council of Cascais and in Portugal.” Senna resided in Portugal for several months of each year during his racing career the Brazilian even became a paying member of Os Belenenses football club during this time “We are extremely proud that Ayrton Senna’s victorious trajectory started in Estoril,” continues Nobre “The memories from that rainy afternoon are and will be transmitted from generation to generation both by the locals of our region and by all Portuguese people who have a passion for motor racing.” By Tom Kundert Related: Better late than never – Portuguese football enters the fashion market with a bang I agree to the use of cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant advertising and improve my service Pay to read The Race without adverts or cookies used for personalised ads By logging in, you agree to our use of third-party and analytics cookies to enhance your experience and improve our services. For more details, please review our Privacy Policy Ayrton Senna’s legendary first grand prix win at Estoril in 1985 has rightly gone down in Formula 1 folklore for its sheer brilliance the 40th anniversary of it is set to be marked by the exact Lotus Type 97T he drove that soaking day running at the former Portuguese Grand Prix venue once again The Race can reveal that Classic Team Lotus has invited the three times F1 world champion’s nephew Bruno Senna to drive the car at Estoril on the anniversary day on April 21 Lotus manufactured four Type 97T chassis for the 1985 season which between them won three grands prix - Senna's famous Estoril triumph plus Elio de Angelis’ second and final F1 win at Imola and Senna’s second at Spa is retained by Classic Team Lotus in the private works Lotus collection Senna drove nearly 3000 miles in chassis 2 during the season He used it in qualifying to secure pole position in Portugal said that Senna’s first F1 win had been “a great moment for him “So much so that in his own words Ayrton considered Estoril to be his greatest race,” added Chapman “Together with Peter Warr and Fred Bushell my mother Hazel had kept Team Lotus going and Estoril was the first win since Colin died it has been our privilege to maintain the car in running condition Bruno driving at Estoril 40 years to the day is bound to be emotional and we are looking forward to sharing this with a global audience.” Classic Team Lotus Team Manager and a former lead mechanic for Senna in his Lotus days will be at Estoril to run the car as he did back in 1985 will also be visiting Estoril with the 97T for the first time “In 1985 everyone at Team Lotus was pulling together to get back to winning ways,” recalls Dinnage upon recalling the first Lotus win since the death of Colin Chapman in December 1982 “With all the excitement and anticipation of getting Ayrton to join Team Lotus this victory was a huge boost to us all After the disappointing fuel pump failure in the first race of the season in Rio the Estoril win was just what we needed to lift the team up to a real high “You could see that from how the team went crazy both on the track and in parc ferme We started to believe we had a realistic chance of the championship.” Senna eventually finished that season fourth in the final standings behind Alain Prost Michele Alboreto and Keke Rosberg but dominated the qualifying statistics - taking seven poles from the 16 races powered by a 1.5-litre Renault Turbo V6 producing around 1000 horsepower was arguably one of the most elegant and deliciously liveried F1 cars of its era The car weighed 585kg and created around 1000kg of downforce at 150mph While Senna announced himself to the F1 world with Toleman in 1984 it was really his second season when he switched to Lotus that his true potential was realised in the Gerard Ducarouge and Martin Ogilvie penned car brakes and gearshift and no power steering Senna demonstrated his phenomenal speed instantly Powering the car was Renault’s EF15 units that had a 1494 capacity and 7:1 compression ratio  and a maximum power output of 810bhp Renault used twin-turbo Garrett derived turbochargers and a Marelli ignition system Looking forward to the anniversary occasion at Estoril next month said: “Driving the 97T chassis 2 in Estoril to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Ayrton’s first F1 victory will be a very emotional moment for me “It’s always a huge privilege to be able to drive and experience Ayrton’s cars but some of them have defined his career and hold a special place in mine and my family’s hearts “Estoril is a historic circuit that held a lot of its original character as well so it will bring back very special memories especially with my friends at Classic Team Lotus running the car.” Despite the immense popularity of the 1993 European Grand Prix at Donington Park there is a very credible argument for Estoril ’85 being Senna's finest F1 win In conditions that wouldn’t allow racing today Senna utterly crushed the opposition from the very first yards of the race and was never headed indeed he never looked like being challenged Senna went into Estoril with no points on the board after his Lotus debut had ended with a fuel system issue Long forgotten is the fact that heading into Estoril with the cars having been air freighted to Portugal the issues hadn’t cleared completely and he had actually started preparing the spare 97T in readiness for a change of mount But the T-car suffered a clutch issue so he was forced to preserve with the car he’d retired with at Rio just a fortnight before the issue was found to be a blocked and short-circuited electric pump With renewed confidence Senna topped first qualifying from team-mate de Angelis and then took a further 0.6s off again in the second session to secure his first ever F1 pole position The famously foul weather at Estoril that day actually didn’t arrive until just before the start That appears to have put the locals off and it seems incredible that a crowd of just 11,000 were there to witness one of F1’s most noteworthy days From the start Senna took off and quickly got into a rhythm steadily pulling away from de Angelis Senna was revelling in the conditions and started to experiment with wet weather lines finding grip where others simply dared not go His only threats appeared to come from either his own confidence or others Mauro Baldi spun his lairy Spirit in front of the alarmed leader but Senna had it all covered well in advance Even a brief grassy excursion at mid-distance was the only other alarm bell as the 67 lap race tipped just over the two hour mark While a dozen other drivers threw it at the scenery Senna took the chequered flag a staggering one minute and two seconds ahead of eventual second place finisher Alboreto of Ferrari the only driver not to be lapped by the serene Lotus Patrick Tambay’s Renault completed the podium to make it a Renault powered 1-3 As Senna crossed the finish line he popped his belts almost immediately raised himself from the cockpit and pointed in joy to the leaden sky It was if he was thanking the Lord himself for conditions which Please accept marketing cookies to enable YouTube videos Here you can see the webcast of the BMW Group Press Conference at the Auto Shanghai 2025 © 2024, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. From a press release issued By WorldSBK 18 laps of The FIM Supersport World Championship Race 1 unfolded at the Estoril Circuit in Portugal on Saturday afternoon and dry weather greeted the paddock following a day of wet Free Practice Sessions on Friday Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) was dominant from lights out as he led Championship leader Adrian Huertas (Aruba.it Racing) and title rival Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) into Turn 1 MONTELLA UNSTOPPABLE: Italian leads from lights out Early crashes for Spain’s Jorge Navarro (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) and #71 Tom Edwards on Lap 1 cut short their first race of the weekend Chasing down the front trio was Frenchman Valentin Debise (Evan Bros WorldSSP Yamaha Team) with Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha) close on his tail The paddock was unable to challenge the Italian #55 rider and the other rostrum positions also remained uninterrupted with Huertas and Manzi riding comfortable races in second and third with Montella’s victory securing Ducati a second consecutive Manufacturers’ Championship DRAMA FOR DEBISE: two crashes for the Frenchman Debise and Mahias provided plenty of close racing action for the Portuguese spectators as they battled for fourth position The #53 Yamaha rider showcased some impressive late race pace during the closing stages at the Estoril circuit as he made a significant gain towards a podium spot as he crashed at turn 1 with only four laps remaining Despite returning to his bike and back into a points position he once again ended up in the gravel with two laps to go and retiring from the race SUCCESS FOR TEN KATE RACING: wrapping up the Teams’ Championship Ten Kate Racing celebrated Race 1 of the penultimate Championship weekend as they won the Teams’ Championship award whilst Ducati claimed the all-important manufacturer’s championship With his Race 1 win and outstanding last lap record time of 1’40.266 equaling Sam Lowes at the 12th-all time spot Standing on the second step of the rostrum #99 Huertas achieved his 16th podium alongside title rival Manzi who also claims his 16th podium position of the year JUST OFF THE PODIUM: Mahias leads Caricasulo Just missing out on a top three finish was Lucas Mahias who led Federico Caricasulo (Motozoo ME AIR Racing) and Germany’s Marcel Schroetter (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) across the line to complete the top six The pressure is now ramping up as the paddock looks ahead to Race 2 on Sunday afternoon The FIM Supersport World Championship is all to play for as just 50 points separate the top three riders; Huertas SSP Race one Results (2) SSP Race 1 ChampionshipStandings | Sporting CP and Estoril Praia played out a thrilling 3-1 match at the Estádio José Alvalade on Monday night with both teams playing an open and attacking style of football Ian Cathro’s side battled bravely in a hostile environment but two goals from Swedish international Viktor Gyökeres were enough to see Sporting secure a vital victory against an in-form Estoril side.  Estoril will feel unfortunate to walk away without a point considering they managed to remain in the game until the final minutes but a strong first half from the home side turned out to be the difference.  The victory sees Sporting move three points clear of Benfica at the top of the Primera Liga standings Rui Borges’s side have the better head-to-head record against their Lisbon rivals giving them a significant advantage in the title race with just 10 games left.  Sporting’s first goal came from and unlikely scorer with defender Gonçalo Inácio scoring just his fourth goal of the campaign It didn’t take long for the Sporting captain to work his way up the pitch An early free kick from the middle of the pitch was delivered into the box perfectly by Zeno Debast and a well-timed header from Inácio from outside the six-yard box provided Sporting with the perfect start.  The game was fairly open throughout the first half and both teams created chances Sporting had to wait until the 36th minute to record their second goal.  whose physicality had caused problems throughout the evening for Estoril’s back three was able to break free after Pedro Álvaro mistimed an attempt to intercept the ball That left the the striker one-on-one with Kévin Boma Gyökeres was able to glide past Boma to work some space and finish with a perfectly placed low shot Its was a remarkable run toped off with a composed finished a reminder to football fans everywhere that the Swede remains one of the Europe’s premier strikers.  Ian Cathro should be applauded for his attacking tactics Estoril did not shy away from the occasion playing and open and flowing brand of football The Scottish manager set up with an attacking formation working from a base of three defenders and the visitors were rewarded in the 84th minute with a goal from substitute Gonçalo Costa.  chose not to celebrate the goal in front of the 36,000 plus supporters at the  Estádio José Alvalade There was plenty of late drama in this fixture Gyökeres found himself one-on-one with the keeper The Swedish striker attempted to go around Joel Robles when a lunging tackle from João Carvalho did just enough to throw the striker off balance.  The challenge was later reviewed and Sporting were awarded a late penalty which Gyökeres converted with a rocket into the top left corner of the goal.  (+) The return of Diomande helped stabilise a fortify a back three that has looked shaky over the last few weeks The towering centre-back has a presence that opponents can feel several of Europe’s top clubs (including Arsenal) were linked with the Ivory Coast defender Diomande had another strong performance against a dangerous Estoril  (+) Viktor Gyökeres continued his fantastic goalscoring run with two more goals Gyökeres continues to score at an incredible rate and now has 37 goals in all competitions this season.  (-) Estoril captain Pedro Álvaro struggled to cope with Gyökeres’ power and physicality througout the evening The veteran centre-back has been reliable over the course of the season but was bullied by by the Swede on the night Álvaro’s miscalculated slide allowed Gyokeres the space to score his first of the evening a goal that turned out to be critical.   By Sahir Bhojwani at the Estádio José Alvalade who is fifth in the Primeira Liga with 10 goals meet when SC Braga visits Estoril Praia on April 19 2025 at Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota beginning at 1:00 PM ET SC Braga earned a win on April 13 against Avs Futebol Sad with the final score 4-1 The victorious SC Braga took 15 more shots in the game Estoril Praia was beaten by FC Famalicao 3-0 on the road FC Famalicao outshot Estoril Praia 10 to five here's what you need to prepare for Saturday's action the event features several UN representatives and distinguished international speakers UNRIC Director Sherri Aldis is one of the keynote speakers at the conference She presented her insights on “How the United Nations is Shaping the Future of Multilateralism: Upholding Information Integrity for Global Harmony.” During her talk she highlighted recent efforts by the UN to reform the multilateral system touching on key areas such as peace and security the UN family had a strong presence at the conference with contributions from Jorge Moreira da Silva Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS); Marta Lorenzo Director of the UNRWA Representative Office for Europe; and Mónica Ferro Director of the London Office of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) First Lady of Ukraine; Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa President of East Timor and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate of 1996; and Oleksandra Matviichuk Chairwoman of the Center for Civil Liberties and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate of 2022 The United Nations Secretary-General also sent a message supporting the event “It’s Time to Rethink,” aligns with the spirit of the Pact for the Future adopted the previous month at the United Nations The Secretary-General referred to this document as a historic call for reforms aimed at making global institutions more representative He highlighted that the Pact for the Future recognizes that 21st-century challenges demand 21st-century solutions These solutions aim to create a world where dialogue and diplomacy lead to just and lasting peace where global institutions reflect modern realities where emerging technologies like artificial intelligence serve all of humanity with appropriate safeguards and where efforts are made to dismantle systems perpetuating inequality in all its forms During her talk, UNRIC Director Sherri Aldis elaborated on the Secretary-General’s message, explaining the significance of the Pact for the Future She described it as a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the international community to address both current and emerging global challenges and to reform outdated international institutions The Pact sets out a new roadmap for global cooperation over the coming decades, including breakthrough commitments in areas such as Security Council reform, outer space governance, international financing, and securing the rights of youth and future generations. Aldis also underscored the agreement among Member States on a Global Digital Compact which represents the first truly universal agreement on the governance of artificial intelligence This compact guarantees every country a seat at the AI table and commits all nations to ensuring global internet access accurate information is critical for an inclusive Addressing the more than one thousand attendees Sherri Aldis shared the UN’s vision for a world without digital divides where everyone benefits from the digital economy and artificial intelligence is harnessed for the good of humanity She explained how the UN is actively combating misinformation and hate speech—issues that affect people globally Examples include young individuals driven to despair or suicide due to online bullying female leaders receiving threats of rape and death and cancer patients being offered false cures this digital disinformation is also compromising the work of the United Nations itself affecting efforts related to sustainable development and even forged UN documents are becoming increasingly sophisticated and widespread with the advent of AI Aldis stressed the toxic nature of today’s information environments noting how this “pollution” is tearing societies apart as well as in those working to improve society She further explained that the information ecosystem is becoming increasingly poisoned with conspiracy theories and hate driven by algorithms that prioritize engagement and have normalized extremist views In response to this growing challenge, the UN is collaborating with the entire UN family, civil society, governments, media organizations, platforms, advertisers, academics, and fact-checkers to tackle these issues. Aldis highlighted the development of the United Nations Global Principles for Information Integrity—a guide aimed at safeguarding information integrity and combating the threats of misinformation More from our Engagement Hub Having been downgraded from an ATP 250 tournament to the Challenger level the Millennium Estoril Open now takes place during week two of the Mutua Madrid Open The Estoril Challenger begins on Sunday; the Madrid Masters concludes the following Sunday.Estoril’s entry list is currently stacked but–for obvious reasons–that may not be the case when it begins Anyone who is still alive in Madrid obviously won’t be able to play in Estoril Ready for an explosive week in Estoril 💪💥#ATPChallenger | @EstorilOpen pic.twitter.com/SyW7LMYRVE That could be a problem for Portugal’s top player 41 was one point away from being on the next flight to Estoril on Wednesday but he battled back from the brink of defeat to overcome Pablo Carreno Busta 6-7(7) Borges saved a match point while serving down 4-5 30-40 in the second set.The former college standout at Mississippi State University will face Alejandro Davidovich Fokina during second-round action on Friday before possibly going up against No so he could conceivably play in Estoril unless he reaches the quarterfinals in Madrid.Estoril’s entry list also features Joao Fonseca .ays-poll-id-6819fd38468a0.ays-minimal-theme .apm-choosing label.ays_enable_hover:hover{ background-color: #077c0f !important; 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Do not hesitate to contact us Sign in The FIM is also involved in non-sport activities - tourism or sport-related activities such as women in motorcycling sustainability is linked to both sporting and non-sporting areas as is the educational side we are developing to get the new generation on 2 wheels We inform you about all aspects of the motorcycling world competitors in the 2025 FIM Sidecar World Championship head south to the iconic Estoril circuit on Portugal’s beautiful Atlantic coast just twenty-five kilometres west of the capital city Lisbon this coming weekend (26-27 April) for round two Following a dramatic opening round at Le Mans in France the Swiss/German pairing of Markus Schlosser (Yamaha) and passenger Luca Schmidt hold the early advantage after finishing a close second in the eleven-lap Sprint race behind defending champions Harrison Payne (Yamaha) from Britain and his French passenger Kevin Rousseau before running away with race two the joy of their Sprint race victory was replaced with disappointment the following day when a mechanical issue forced them out on the opening lap of race two with the resulting no-score dropping them down the points table to fourth Consistency is key to winning any FIM World Championship title and British brothers Sam and Thomas Christie (Yamaha) were a constant presence at the Circuit Bugatti where a pair of third-placed finishes were good enough for second overall thirteen points behind Schlosser and Schmidt and six clear of the British/French partnership of Todd Ellis (Yamaha) and Emmanuelle Clement PROVISIONAL ENTRY LIST HERELIVE TIMING ESTORIL HERE Ellis and Clement also demonstrated the importance of remaining consistent and after backing up a fourth in the Sprint race with fourth in race two they head to Portugal holding third in the standings a single point clear of Payne/Rousseau with Britain’s Tim Reeves (Yamaha) and Mark Wilkes fifth on twenty-two points after recording two fifth places in France between them the leading five crews hold fourteen coveted FIM gold medals but there is another former champion in the mix who finds himself playing an early game of catch-up after suffering mixed fortunes at the opening round Finland’s Pekka Päivärinta (Yamaha) – who is racing with Britain’s Adam Christie in the sidecar for the second successive season – has won five FIM Sidecar Rider World Championship titles though his years of hard-earned experience counted for nothing when he span at the start of the Sprint race before getting caught up with British brothers Sam and Jack Laidlow (Yamaha) in an incident that left both crews sidelined Päivärinta and Christie fought back fiercely the following day and a last-lap pass on Christie and Christie in the second race that was reduced from eighteen to twelve laps was good enough for second position and twenty points although their DNF on the first lap of the opening race of the campaign could prove to be expensive when the seven-round series moves into the closing stages While the formbook is likely to be rewritten multiple times over the course of the season that runs until early October other teams showing promising early pace include the German/French crew of Patrick Werktetter (Yamaha) and Valentin Pirat who threatened the top-five in both races while the Laidlow brothers should also not be discounted After feverishly working late into the night to repair damage to their outfit following the Sprint race the pair raced to sixth in Saturday’s race to get a solid score on the board.The points-scoring action will get under way at Estoril at 11:20 (local time) on Sunday 27 April with the ten-lap Sprint race followed by the seventeen-lap Main race at 16:00 (local time) After the implementation of the NOVOVISION™ casino management system at the Casino Lisboa past December NOVOMATIC now follows up with a successful go-live at the famous Casino Estoril Gumpoldskirchen/Estoril – Few weeks after the go-live at its sister casino 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You can change this and find out more by following: Cookie Policy or Close Americans Rossi Moor and Max Toth battled over ninth place in the 17-lap FIM JuniorGP Moto2 season finale at Circuito Estoril in Portugal with wild card entry Rossi making a last-lap pass on Toth to take the position Moto2_Race excerpted from a press release issued by AGR Team: produced a strong performance to clinch P10 “I guess I can’t complain considering where we have been at I think every time you achieve something you think you’re going to be satisfied but the reality is you get that much closer to that next goal and that’s kinda where I had my eyes focused,” he said It was a shame because we could have been fighting closer to the top five a top 10 is something to be happy about considering the disaster of a season we have endured at times American Kristian Daniel Jr was the highest AGR finisher in the European Talent Cup division in P13 “I got into the 46’s in terms of lap times which really was my goal My fastest time prior to this was a 47.8 so I went 1.1 seconds faster so I’m happy about that,” he said it was just a regular start so it wasn’t enough even though I knew I had the pace to be up there battling It’s bittersweet but still a good way to end the season with my team.” The complete AGR Team press release follows: New Zealand racer Cormac Buchanan delivered AGR a third podium of the season at the FIM JuniorGP World Championship at Estoril who will move up to the Moto3 World Championship in 2025 demonstrated his progression in the sport in his last outing in the junior ranks to secure second in the opening race Buchanan punched out of the final corner and dominated the fight to the finish line missing the win by just 0.048 seconds to Guido Pini “I’m really happy with today – it feels like I saved my best JuniorGP races until the very end It was a such a nice way to sign off with AGR and reward them for the last three years and the massive part they have played in my development as a racer They have made me who I am and I feel ready to fight it out in the world championship,” he said It almost felt like I was riding around knowing I had the race under control when I was sixth going into the last corner Thankfully it was enough to cross the line in second and so close to my first win.” Buchanan was again in the mix throughout race two leading in stages and never more than a second from the front but was forced to settle for seventh across the line He was then demoted one place for breaching track limits “It was another good race and I felt really calm I kept getting sucked into the slipstream under braking and it meant I had to do a lot of work to recover In the end we just ran out of laps and I got punted wide in the last lap and got demoted for that which is unfortunate.” A strong points haul in the final round boosted him up the championship ranks to 5th equal overall “That track limits proved especially costly in the end but fifth in the world is an incredible result for this season We were in the hunt for top three overall right until that last lap,” he said narrowly missed out on points in race one with P17 but was unsatisfied with his efforts in the second race “The first went well – I had a bad start but managed to get some places back,” he said “We chose the softer tyre compound for the second race and that did not go to plan it was not the best but also not the worst We will continue to work hard and prepare for a full championship season in 2025.” snatching his first point with a P15 result – despite dropping 13 positions earlier in the race “It was my first ETC race so I fell back a lot to 27 It was kind of a difficult race because I had to push a lot to climb back but I got up to P15 again,” he said “It was a good start to my career here and I want more so let’s see what I can achieve next year.” Portugal’s Alfonso Almeida earned his place in the main race with an epic P2 finish in the last chance event earlier in the day He then executed a credible race to claim P23 “Three of us escaped from the other riders and on the last lap I was able to move into P2 and achieve my goal of racing again today,” he said I am happy for all the work my team and I have put in to achieve my evolution this season Next year we will make another step.”  from a press release issued by the FIM JuniorGP World Championship: Championships decided as Carpe takes FIM JuniorGP™ crown on dramatic final day A Wednesday to remember in JuniorGP™ as major drama made for some of the most remarkable stand-offs of the season The 2024 FIM JuniorGP™ World Championship has come to an end with new race winners and Champions all in the same day Guido Pini (Seventy Two ARTBOX Racing Team) and Maximo Quiles (Team Estrella Galicia 0,0) won races but it was Alvaro Carpe (STV Laglisse Racing) who took the crown victory was all for Unai Orradre (STV Laglisse Racing) who was victorios but Roberto Garcia (Fantic Cardoso Racing) lifted the title trophy with fifth The European Talent Cup was its usual unpredictable self but a first win went to Argentinean Valentin Perrone (Frando Racing VHC Team) whilst in the Stock™ European Championship Dino Iozzo (IUM Motorsports) won his first race of his career but the title A thrilling Race 1 erupted into life in true JuniorGP™ fashion as Carpe went for gold from the start He was soon enraged in a battle with the likes of Adrian Cruces (Finetwork Team) and Guido Pini his teammate Brian Uriarte and Cormac Buchanan (AGR Team) Maximo Quiles’ quest for a first race win in the class was halted early on as he fell at Turn 4 after contact with hard-charging Jesus Rios (MRE Talent) originally set to start from P7 but in the end had to start from the back of the grid due to slow riding in qualifying Rios was in the top five when disaster struck title favourite Carpe who crashed with Casey O’Gorman (Team Estrella Galicia 0,0) at Turn 12 with just six laps to go; the Championship now not in his hands Rios was a race leader two laps later but peaked too soon as Pini came back through Rios – placed second – tried to ride round Pini but the Italian held firm and a tiny bit of contact disrupted Rios’ run shuffling the Spaniard back down the field in seventh Pini won his third race of the year ahead of Buchanan and Marcos Uriarte (CFMOTO Aspar Junior Team) but Carpe despite not crossing the line and crashing out was crowned Champion with joyous scenes in the box Race 2 was a slightly calmer affair to begin with as everything now hinged on who was going to take P2 overall in the standings The usual suspects were at the front with added spice from Uruguayan star Facundo Llambias who was a race leader in the closing stages Going to on the final lap and Quiles had battled his way to the front Pini having his say and 18-year-old Austrian Jakob Rosenthaler (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP Junior Team) looking for a first podium in over a year and a half Quiles grabbed victory – his first in the class – with Pini taking P2 and Rosenthaler third Newly-crowned Champion Carpe strutted home in sixth with a special gold livery to round out a special season of racing it was also the Championship-crowning day as Roberto Garcia (Fantic Cardoso Racing) needed just a top ten to secure the title he made a good launch but was soon pegged back and returned to his original starting position Up front and a big battle was brewing between long-time race leader Alberto Surra (Team Ciatti-Boscoscuro) and Unai Orradre (STV Laglisse Racing) pounced in the second half of the race and Surra didn’t have an answer despite a late error from the race-leading #10 Mattia Casadei (Team Ciatti-Boscoscuro) was Garcia’s main title rival but unable to get on terms with the race leaders With the podium set in that order at the chequered flag who rode a calm and solid race to take a first Championship crown With four wins to his name and a total of six podiums Moving onto the already-decided European Talent Cup title fight Carlos Cano (Seventy Two ARTBOX Racing Team) was looking at becoming the first-ever ETC rider to secure seven wins in a season but he’d have to fight hard the race was dominated by Giulio Pugliese (CFMOTO Aspar Junior Team) and Mallorcan star Fernando Bujosa (Team Estrella Galicia 0,0) but he’d soon drop down field with a mechanical issue things heated up in the closing stages as Valentin Perrone pole-sitter David Gonzalez (AC Racing Team) Beñat Fernandez (Frando Racing VHC Team) and Marco Morelli (MLav Racing) battled hard Perrone held on to become the fourth different winner of the season whilst Pugliese secured third in the title race with P2 and Gonzalez salvaged third took P6 in the race whilst Morelli’s P5 was enough for second in the standings A belting Stock™ ECh race got underway with a second pole of the season being converted into a holeshot for Dino Iozzo before a red flag came out for an incident involving Rodrigo Valente (PS Racing) Eric Molina (Fifty Motorsport) and Cristian D’Arliano (Pinamoto RS) The medical team were on-site immediately and all riders reported to be conscious before being transported away Iozzo once again got a bright start but fellow front row starter Archie McDonald (MRE Talent) briefly led before the two swapped back by the end of the opening lap A huge battle for the title was shaping up though as Mario Mayor (GV Tamoil Racing) and teammate Lorenzo Dalla Porta scrapped relentlessly for P3 In what was one of the best battles of the racing year they both swapped places more than ten times and even rubbed wheels into Turn 6 Dalla Porta won the battle for P3 but it wasn’t enough to take the title from teammate and good friend Mayor Iozzo won his last race in the class with a fairytale farewell The #48 of Dalla Porta was on the rostrum but the big celebrations were for his Championship-winning teammate Mayor Demis Mihaila (MDR Competicion) was in contention on-track until a mechanical at Turn 12 ruled him out Six different winners in the Stock™ European Championship’s second year a fine way to conclude the 2024 FIM JuniorGP™ World Championship season For all the results from the past, present and future and more news regarding the Championship, www.fimjuniorgp.com | The commemorative run is part of a wider celebration uniting two key anniversaries: the 75th year of the Formula 1 World Championship and the legacy of Team Lotus whose pioneering spirit helped define the sport’s golden eras Senna’s drive at Estoril remains one of Formula 1’s most revered performances the Brazilian lapped all but one of his rivals to claim the first of his 41 Grand Prix wins Senna himself ranked it above his lauded 1993 Donington drive It was a good win but compared with Estoril ’85 it was nothing.” was a technical landmark—most notably for being the first F1 car to feature vertical aerodynamic elements behind the front wheels a precursor to modern bargeboards that remain integral to today’s cars Bruno Senna will take the 97T back to Estoril for its first lap at the circuit since Ayrton’s triumph closing a historic circle in Formula 1 lore He said: “It will be an incredible feeling to drive this iconic car marking the beginning of a series of victories and achievements by my uncle.” Bruno continued: “This celebration will bring together fans from all over the world and shows how Ayrton Senna remains a powerful name in motorsport and a positive influence on society in many ways – from educational impact to sustainable innovation and as a movement that continues to inspire generations to pursue their dream and never give up.” Son of founder Colin Chapman Managing Director of Classic Team Lotus reflected on Senna’s lasting influence: “For Team Lotus technical understanding and relentless drive helped push the team forward.” “This anniversary allows us to relive that magic and honour his legacy Bruno Senna’s commemorative drive at Estoril promises to be an emotional and historic moment bringing the past full circle and cementing Senna’s enduring impact on motorsport,” concluded Chapman the Lotus 97T will take to the track at the 82nd Goodwood Members’ Meeting on 12–13 April The car will also feature later in the year at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July The Duke of Richmond CBE DL said: “Goodwood has always celebrated motorsport’s greatest icons and it’s an honour to host the Lotus 97T ahead of its return to Estoril Seeing the legendary car on track once again will be a fitting tribute to Ayrton Senna’s legacy and a special moment for fans who can see the car in action again at the Festival of Speed in July.” Lotus will share the commemorative event widely through interviews, social media coverage, and a filmed segment of the Estoril lap to be broadcast by Sky F1 and other media outlets This being Senna, that maiden win was a complete demolition job in which the then 25-year-old danced around the soaking wet track as so many others – among them Alain Prost, Keke Rosberg, Gerhard Berger, Riccardo Patrese – fell off one by one. By the time the race was halted at the two-hour limit (three laps shy of the full distance), Senna had lapped everyone except Ferrari’s Michele Alboreto… who was more than a minute behind. Regardless of era, that is insane. And when asked years later if Donington 1993 was his best win (remember him climbing from fifth to first on the opening lap?) apparently Ayrton replied: “No way! I had traction control there. It was a good win but compared with Estoril ‘85 it was nothing.” So, to the here and now. That very car will be doing a demo run at Estoril later this month, piloted by Ayrton’s nephew Bruno. Yep, he of brief F1 circus membership in the early 2010s. That ought to be quite a sight, and powered by 1.5-litre V6 turbo, a visceral aural experience as well. In a weird way, we kinda hope the weather is atrocious. For max nostalgia, of course. “It will be an incredible feeling to drive this iconic car, marking the beginning of a series of victories and achievements by my uncle,” said Bruno. “This celebration will bring together fans from all over the world and shows how Ayrton Senna remains a powerful name in motorsport, and a positive influence on society in many ways - from educational impact to sustainable innovation, and as a movement that continues to inspire generations to pursue their dream and never give up." Genuinely, why doesn’t F1 take a leaf out of Goodwood Revival’s book? One historic circuit each year, roll out the McLaren MP4/4, Brabham BT46, Williams FW14B and Ferrari F2004, and just let the current grid have at it? That’d be way better than F175, and the drivers would have loads more fun too. Just a thought… Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. 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Look out for your regular round-up of news No money from the licence fee was used to create this website The profits we make from it go back to BBC programme-makers to help fund great new BBC programmes BBC is a trademark of the British Broadcasting Corporation Casino Estoril has now implemented Novovision as the backbone of its business The historic property is renowned for its size and diversified offering which in addition to casino slots and table games encompasses five bars two show venues hosting international show acts The casino's games comprise more than 490 slot machines as well as Poker and the typically Portuguese dice game French Bank The casino boasts a rich history and is a popular attraction with local guests and tourists alike.  Novovision was implemented at the Casino Estoril with a suite of functionalities enhancing the business processes as well as the player journey with the tools of NV core Brand-new Novovision Self-Registration Terminals have been deployed to facilitate fast player access to the gaming floor while maintaining security standards players can choose to either agree to a biometric registration via fingerprint / facial scan with a card or receive a one-off QR code ticket that entitles them to pass the NV access gates.  Most of the live tables have been retrofitted with facial recognition equipment and all EGMs have been equipped with Novovision Player Tracking Modules to facilitate a smooth gaming experience with the guests’ player accounts instantly available to them Ease of play is further sustained by an allocation of promotional points and extra loyalty features at the Novovision Promo Tower the casino now benefits from precise accounting and player tracking data in real-time The system installation at the Casino Estoril was carried out during ongoing business and went live in mid-February after a smooth roll-out that was accomplished within just one week.  Estoril Sol has also opted for the full biometric functionalities as well as BI comprehensive marketing & loyalty features and the custom-tailored QR access solution.  says: “Seeing Novovision in operation in these renowned casinos is very gratifying for our entire team The joint effort that was put into this project both by our development teams and the experts at Estoril Sol has yielded a highly customized solution for the unique requirements of these operations – and I am truly proud to say that we were able to fulfill every wish "My sincere thanks go to all teams involved and to the Estoril Sol management for entrusting us with the innovation of their casino management.”  adds: “On behalf of the Diverstock team have managed to work together and carry out an implementation plan in half the scheduled time.  "Witnessing at close quarters the quality of the work carried out by all the teams involved was extremely gratifying Special thanks to Dr Bruno Ferreira and the Executive Committee of Estoril Sol for giving us the opportunity to be part of an ambitious but necessary process of modernizing their operations.”  Estoril Sol completes the systems migration in both properties System-wise we have a robust solution and will be able to transform our customers’ journey and experience.  "The migration process was once again quick and efficient I would like to thank Novomatic's management team for their support throughout the process for their commitment and support throughout the process. Once again Estoril Sol's team was up to the challenge and exceeded themselves Together they were all crucial to the success of this implementation.”  with a special four-hands menu featuring the Sommelier of the Year from the Michelin Guide The Kitchen, one of the dining spaces at Evolution Cascais-Estoril Hotel with the Wine & Grill Kick Off Dinner.This exclusive four-hands dinner has been created by Chef Javi Mendez and the renowned Marc Pinto named Sommelier of the Year by the Michelin Guide the menu features a selection of mouthwatering dishes Each course will be paired with a carefully selected range of wines chosen by Marc Pinto sommelier at the Michelin-starred Fifty Seconds restaurant The dinner is priced at €65 per person and reservations can be made via email at reservations@sanahotels.com or by phone at +21 246 8688 Powered by ATC Online LLP Estoril Open is still playing at homeFrom April 26th to May 4th Millennium Estoril Open returns to serve up world-class tennis — this time with a seaside backdrop Portugal’s biggest tennis tournament is back for its 10th edition—and it’s landing in Cascais for a week where world-class talent meets rising stars The Millennium Estoril Open 2025 isn’t just a tournament—it’s a full-on celebration of tennis and the coastal charm of Cascais surprises and one trophy waiting to be claimed the Millennium Estoril Open draws players from over ten countries—each one keen (very keen) to make their mark on court and soak up everything Cascais has to offer beyond the baseline The main draw of the Millennium Estoril Open already boasts big names: Nuno Borges – Portugal’s number one and ranked 42nd in the world – João Fonseca – Brazil’s top player at just 18 years old – plus Miomir Kecmanovic and Pedro Martínez Alex Michelsen and Tomás Etcheverry But don’t take this as the final list – the last few spots will be decided by results from the Mutua Madrid Open What we do know is that the first wild card has been awarded to Jaime Faria who’s expected to bring the heat to the court tournament director of the Millennium Estoril Open sums it up perfectly: “We work 51 weeks to make that one week perfect.” The trophy – once again designed by Vista Alegre – is basically Louvre-worthy Estoril will host sun-drenched days and electric nights The 26th kicks off with Kids Day – think tennis clinics with Portuguese players the Celebrity Pro-Am pairs celebs with former tennis stars at the Millennium Stadium complete with MC and DJ from 3pm to 4.30pm eight big names battle it out for €20,000 in a crowd-fuelled Super Tiebreak showdown Some sessions are already sold out – including the final – so move fast if you want in The Slice Lounge and Slice Restaurant return with luxury dining experiences and Michelin-starred chefs Lucas Azevedo and Miguel Nunes during Casa do Marquês by Lemon Zest night; chef Miguel Laffan Julien Montbant and Sebastião Coutinho for Chefs’ Agency night; and Tiago Penão Gil Fernandes and Nelson Soares for Best of Cascais night There’s even an official cocktail and a Fun Center packed with activities for all ages This year’s event is powered entirely by green energy There’s free transport for ticket holders and initiatives in partnership with the Cascais City Council CERCICA and the Portuguese Heart Foundation Because tennis isn’t just about what happens on court This edition once again proves that some of the most meaningful wins happen off-court the Academia dos Champs will be running an IRS donation campaign; CERCICA will showcase and sell artwork created by its students – also on display at Lisbon’s Hospital da Luz – and the Portuguese Heart Foundation will be onsite to remind everyone that May is Heart Month Benfica took top spot in the Primeira Liga after beating Estoril 3-0 at Estádio da Luz Alexander Bah diverted a corner off the post in the 18th minute before Vangelis Pavlidis fired a low drive past Joel Robles ten minutes later The match took a turn three minutes after half-time when Tomás Araújo connected with Fabrício Garcia who went down in the box Referee António Nobre awarded a penalty before being summoned to the touchline monitor by the VAR there was only going be one outcome which saw Nobre overturn his own decision Zeki Amdouni came off the bench and gave the Eagles some breathing room in the 73rd minute sweeping home after a botched clearance from Pedro Álvaro The Swiss striker scored again in added time heading home Jan-Niklas Beste's corner at the back post The victory was a significant one that takes the Eagles above Porto and Sporting Clube de Portugal before the brief Christmas break That narrative is sure to dominate the discussion which is unlikely to include another bizarre decision in Portuguese football