“It is an honour for us (organisers) and also for the country. The extension of this connection until 2028 proves, once again, the trust and satisfaction that the WRC promoter has in this organisation and in the work we have developed”, said the director.

Last year, the ACP president had announced the extension of the partnership until 2026, something that has now been extended for another two years, keeping the Rally of Portugal in the top category of the sport until 2028.

Held for the first time in 1967, the Rally of Portugal has been part of the World Rally Championship (WRC) since its creation in 1973, the year in which it was the third event on the calendar.

Over the decades, it has established itself as one of the most recognised events in the sport, having been elected five times as the best rally in the world.

Between 2002 and 2006, he was absent from the WRC, returning in 2007 with an edition held in the Algarve.

Since 2009, it has been on the world calendar uninterruptedly, organised by the Automóvel Clube de Portugal (ACP).