Zoom Duval in Portugal

Rally Portugal, which will run as the second round of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge from May 8-10, has unveiled its detailed route and promises "a show more than a rally."

The event will start with a new spectator superspecial through the historic streets of Faro during the evening of Thursday May 8.

The opening full day (May 9) includes three special stages run twice: Loule (a new version of a classic stage), Vascao (a brand new special stage) and Sao Bras de Alportel (which is similar to previous years).

The second day showcases another three special stages, also run twice: Santana da Serra (a new version of the Silves-Ourique stage), Ourique (which is already known from previous editions) and finally Almodovar (a new version of a classic stage with a different end).

Some star drivers have already indicated their intention to compete in Portugal. As well as Didier Auriol, young Belgian Francois Duval will also be driving an Abarth Grande Punto, while up-and-comer Finn Juho Hanninen joins the fray aboard a Group N Mitsubishi Lancer.

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Source: IRC