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The sixth round of the 2026 championship brings the WRC to the gravel amphitheatre of Northern and Central Portugal. Running from May 7 - 10, the Vodafone Rally de Portugal remains one of the most iconic fixtures on the calendar, renowned for its massive crowds, technical complexity, and a route that rewards clinical bravery.
Based at the Exponor service park in Matosinhos, near Porto, the 2026 edition continues its expanded footprint with a ceremonial start in the historic university city of Coimbra on Thursday evening. The itinerary balances legendary tests like the high-speed Lousã and Arganil loops with the endurance-sapping Amarante stage - the longest of the rally. As the first classic European gravel event of the year, it is the ultimate benchmark for the sport’s elite.