In Praise of Portimao: A Slightly Serious Showcase

Time to embark on yet another new journey... how good is Portimao?!
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[@yindyamarra]

personally Im loving the new tracks, they need more undulating fast turns, not the stale generic tracks

[@dmign]

you cant follow other cars through undulating fast turns, which means no overtaking which means boring races

[@jakegtr]

I’d rather one good overtake than a hundred overtakes at the hairpin in Shanghai

[@yindyamarra]

@@dmign well let’s see on Sunday

[@matheushenrique8110]

@@dmign just watched the race and um its actually the reverse that happened

[@sherqyanstromain9580]

@@dmign turns out u were wrong

[@mossj52]

Portimao should be a permanent addition to the season IMHO.

[@bohba13]

Yup. This in my mind is what a gran prex track should be. This and Spa belong on the calander.

[@Stormbot13]

Just so people know this track is free on raceroom

[@gabem.5242]

5:39 - That corner just says "Try as you might, your titles are worth nothing here. You don't have the *testicular fortitude* to take me flat out."

[@cademckee7276]

“One Hamilton goes round the outside”

[@cartracer56]

This is just as good as super serious track guides. I need more!

[@SouthPawRacer]

And you will GET more!

[@pedrodevicentelopez3650]

@@SouthPawRacer hmmmmmmm

[@mitchell-wallisforce7859]

Portimao is what Estoril wants to be when it grows up

[@RodrigoroRex]

I'm Portuguese and all I can say is "f*** Estoril, it's old, outdated"

[@andremarques7907]

@@RodrigoroRex epah depois de conduzir lá digo já que a pista é mesmo boa (Tirando a variante, essa parte é pessima) agora a Sequência curva 12 e parabólica é muito fixe e rápida. A orelha também é muito fixe. A curva 2 dependendo do carro pode ou nao ser a fundo e é preciso cojones

[@RodrigoroRex]

@@andremarques7907 Estoril e Catalunya são praticamente a mesma coisa e são os dois aborrecidos. Sim não é mau mas é apenas um circuito que não me interessa. Nunca fui lá mas já experimentei em jogos como Assetto Corsa e Portimão é 1000 vezes melhor

[@andremarques7907]

@@RodrigoroRex o asseto corsa tem o estoril? Pensei que so o rfactor tivesse. Tenho que experimentar. Mas olha melhor ainda é pegares num carrito e fazeres um trackday. Pista boa ou má nao interessa. A diversão é a mesma

[@RodrigoroRex]

@@andremarques7907 Não tem, mas Assetto Corsa tem muitos mods na internet. É só pesquisares Assetto Corsa Estoril e deve aparecer um site para fazeres download do mod

[@jakapoljansek3649]

4:08 SouthPawRacer embracing his Australian nature

[@sungodnracer7073]

2:35 " I wouldnt wanna be squeezed on the inside " Stroll : I'm gonna ignore that and squeeze everyone

[@hairohukosu433]

And the race proved just how amazing it is

[@goncalorodrigues7103]

When you mentioned pastel de nata I audibly gasped. Thank you for this, after you destroyed estoril I was kinda sad but now this video was great, thank you

[@Pootisbird01]

I am feel happy now. :)

[@RockstarPoole69]

I have been one of those people screaming, SCREAMING, for Portimao to get an F1 event because that is what it was built for and yeah, it has had to wait 12 years, and because of a global pandemic, but this is it's time to shine Plus, it's forecast for heavy rain as well during the race so we might just get a little bit of spice to it as well

[@gameboyterrorysta6307]

I knew this track as Algavre for years. But nonetheless I LOVE this track so much. This is one of the 3 go to track with any car in Assetto Corsa. It is wide, it flows, it has tons of elevation changes and it is just incredibly fun. This track is on my top 3 list with Spa and Suzuka.

[@blakedowdall]

“I’m movin’ up and down side to side like a roller coaster”

[@WromWrom]

Portimao is one of the most beautifully difficult tracks around. Can't wait to see the F1 babies crying for their mommy here... There's also a mod for Assetto Corsa which is excellently done

[@RobinBooze468]

I discovered that track because it was one of the free ones on raceroom, and for years I thought it was a track created just for that game like the original Gran Turismo ones. A sper fun rollercoster. Later I learnt that this was really built in the south of portugal and I was mindblown, probably the best modern racetrack we have

[@cardude247]

I’m personally really happy with this new direction for videos. As much as I like Super Serious Track Guides (which is a lot) it’s nice to have a break from those and hear Southpaw talk about tracks he enjoys. I feel like this video in particular is one of the better ones on this channel as a whole.

[@stonexl]

It shouldn't have taken this disaster of a year to get some actual tracks instead of car parks in counties with human rights issues.

[@nomienos1841]

It's great to see you back!

[@adrianbeltran9557]

3:10 the 'Lagos' name comes from the Algarve's town with the same name

[@glenn6523]

I think the ride series was my first experience with the Algarve and it’s incredible with a superbike with the the corner complex’s.

[@thomastartu9597]

Very fun circuit. With its elevation changes that really stand out, it deserves a permanent spot on the schedule.

[@diogosilva-of7yb]

Hey! I'm a portuguese motorsport photographer that have been there for a few times already and it looks much like this yes! on that version there is a few mistakes like the torre vip corner that doesn't have any kind of banking and after t4 the track isn't that much wobly i think. Also the corner named lagos doesn't came from that small lake on the track but from the town named lagos near the track! nice video man, really enjoyed it! keep it up buddy!

[@Sniperskilfaker]

“I wouldn’t want to be squeezed on the inside” *angry lando noises*

[@alexanderscarlett1731]

Always happy to hear the Adelaide circuit referenced, hopefully the Bend will become as legendary

[@OrdinaryLatvian]

I loved this format of reviewing tracks you like, been waiting for you to get on it for ages! Looking forward to whatever you have planned.

[@billlittlecoverartist1551]

Love this new take on a good series, it was wonderful to see that you enjoyed making this video!

[@tomblord12]

We need MOAR, loved it!

[@Lorens1997]

Lovely energy in this video, it seemed like you really enjoyed making it and it’s shone through. Keep it up Rhys!

[@bmoney2011]

Excellent video Rhys! I like this new series

[@scotthecarnerd1995]

New Series New Rhys it seems but that's a good thing seems like that wormhole gave you time to think about the channel and where it's going. You seem a lot more positive than before so keep this up 😉

[@schore69]

I like that... editing and stuff. content is really informative. nice that you point out your errors while learning this track. i had little ooopsies at the same corners repeatedly.

[@Ghosts124]

I like this variation of “super serious track guides.” Here what you like best about different tracks and more is really entertaining to me. I can’t wait to see more!!

[@tristandoran601]

Nice one Rhys, loved to head pop ups at various points. Upside down pop up had me chuckling. 🤘👍👍

[@Wium43]

I really like this track in Project CARS 2. Probably my first real like tussle with it and it looked a bit shift at first through the map but I really like driving it with the GT1 cars. Waiting to get yelled at in the replies.

[@slowster2945]

Great video, man. Haven't watched one of yours for a while, but always been a fan.

[@Grimzentide]

Enjoyed this one Rhys

[@Novotny72]

First vid of yours I've watched. Good stuff matey

[@Majigitajog]

Your vids always getting better. Good job!!!

[@wendigockel]

You nailed this video! You've perfectly encapsulated the pleasure you get whilst driving in portimao, you have maintained your signature style and your sponsor is actually relevant to your content!

[@kettlerunrailfan]

I loved wheeling around this track with a Corvette C7.R in Project CARS 2. Looking forward to what this new series has to offer us!

[@gaeel330]

Just stumbled on this video a week after the race and you got it spot on with your comment on turn 1: "I wouldn't want to be squeezed on the inside" This was a lot of fun to watch, it's nice to see a break down of why this track was so fun to watch last weekend!

[@alc-d4163]

Having just finished watching yesterday's Grand Prix at Portimao, this guide is spot on!

[@Tomtown007]

Love this new series Rhys

[@peronohaynada]

Oh wow we have sponsors? Nice!

[@Law0fRevenge]

Great video and a fantastic track

[@Soonjai]

this is the first time I heard of this track, but holy cow, I can't believe that there is a modern track out there that rivals beloved classics and easily outclasses terrible redesigns like Fuji.

[@DominikMaslyk]

I actually kind of like the Fuji 2005 GT circuit, had good times on GT4

[@CheapskateMotorsports]

@@DominikMaslyk ah yes, let's take a unique long sweeping circuit and BOX. BOX BOX. BOX BOX BOX. Just imagine if the designers knew of a shape other than BOX...

[@DominikMaslyk]

@@CheapskateMotorsports First of all uh, I’m sorry what? Secondly, the old circuit (80s layout) was a constant understeer nightmare, of course I drove the bog standard cars instead of the race cars but still. Finally I like tackling consistent slow corners which why I grew attached to the street circuits in GT4 like Amalfi and Monaco (called Cote d’Azur in-game) also I say consistent cause I hate some slow sections (like bus-stop chicanes) before or during a high-speed section

[@WromWrom]

Well, it's not done by Tielke...

[@DominikMaslyk]

@@WromWrom There are 2 things I’ll never understand anout Tilke. 1. The hate boner for him (Please do not answer that) But most importantly: How his surname is pronounced

[@rodrigodepierola]

Interesting change of pace and scenery.

[@ResizeFilms]

Best circuit ever made hands down.

[@seesaw41]

This reminds me of the Sstg to Estoril, that was for some reason cut off at the end

[@patrickracer43]

The turns 8-9 complex seem like it would be fun

[@jamesruddock9596]

Brilliant video!

[@andrewpredeth8459]

Last time I played this was on an xbox360 v8 superstars in a Bentley gt3.. ace track ... ace video buddy too nice chance x

[@joshkirkby8103]

Portimao is love, Portimao is life

[@BrownProductionsTV]

The racing here was good! The flow through the first sector led to some crazy long battles

[@MichaelRoma91]

Well done, thank you sir

[@TVieira91]

Like a Pastel de Nata 😂😂😂 . As a Portuguese i died of laugh , ur awesome

[@rafaelmoutinho3366]

I loved ur pastel de nata attempt xd (portugues boy here)

[@iracingfan9304]

That had some great racing in the mid-field front was the usual and the DRS was way to op

[@StarkRaven59]

I can't wait for the MotoGP bikes to race there. That final corner is going to be fast.

[@ruddgrandprix-speedrunraci8515]

Finally. We get the see the rollercoaster again.

[@bowlchamps37]

2:06 Mmh, Lewis was just on German TV and said he like the track but he hates the tight corners as it cuts the track into parts. But he called it a fun track.

[@whoasked9500]

I like this video, pretty professional.

[@TriangleV]

I am SO glad that this is one of the free tracks in R3E

[@vhseudiria3219]

Here after the race, Hamilton still won, but GOD was it a great race!

[@stepladder3257]

What part after lap 6 was great??

[@PSKeeYon]

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[@pedroleitao5102]

Ayrton Senna back in the days had a house not far from were that track was build.

[@peterdaviesracing]

4:17 - Rhys liked the turn so much he came back to drive through it again! I still think the track layout of Portimao looks like a duck looking over his/her/its shoulder. Thanks to a 24H endurance event, I slept through nearly the whole GP today bar the last 5 laps. Apparently it wasn't that exiting, but that's the the fault of the track. It would be nice if it returned :)

[@luzindro]

"Pastel de nata". As a portuguese, I admire the comparison. Great content, by the way.

[@sharathnair70]

nice new series

[@tytycoolit6193]

Baltimore grand prix is an underrated street circuit, hosted IndyCar and IMSA in 2011-2013.

[@ollieh98]

This seems so stupid, but I never saw you as an F1 fan. Of course it makes complete sense, but due to the content of your usual videos I assumed you were more a GT fan. Glad to see anyway! Great video as usual!

[@burblingbarbacoa4944]

Slightly serious, but not overly so. Liking the new format.

[@SonicBoone56]

Ha. I knew I wasn't crazy for liking this track!

[@deniggo47]

I'm freaking love this track the Sims. 😍

[@FurryestX]

YESH, Can we change sochi for portimao?

[@maxmustermann369]

nice track, lets see how they race here today. seems like a track with only one opportunity to get ahead though

[@Xzibitfreek]

tracks like portimao are the reasons why nobody should judge a track based on its 2d layout. so many smartasses try to judge a track based on the 2d design whenever a new track comes up ilke the new hanoi f1 track when in reality there is so much more to a track that you have to experience before judging. a 2d layout doesnt tell you elevation changes, it doesnt tell you bumps, it doesnt tell you kerbs.

[@Zanion]

Let's go for a mildly memorable track tour with a slightly srious showcase

[@EnbyMiata]

Heck yes

[@scsutton1]

If Estoril and Catalunya had a kid, it would look like this.

[@thiagopratezi2130]

Hearing you speak portuguese is the funniest shit i saw

[@GuzziHeroV50]

Noone's gonna mention the reversing car at 4:18? ;)

[@tacticalbrick9935]

Hey mr southpawracer, I had a little idea for a format that might be interesting: rate my layout. Basically a series where people send fantasy racetracks layouts and you give your opinion about it

[@DavidRSAT]

Why is your hair upside down? 😧

[@oskarstobinski4522]

That was good :)

[@addi1105]

This years F1 Calender >> the usual one. Their are some many beautiful tracks this year which makes the races more fun to watch

[@parapepper4605]

Could use some more Second Gear Hairpins™

[@Looocath]

And no 2nd gear hairpins! Yay!

[@tocaracer8066]

you should do appaul ricard

[@sirafoxtron1701]

2:17 Me : Egg tards!

[@Ali410000]

Verstappen and Stroll take note from 2:40

[@confusdseb7642]

Do Simple Sim Computers ship outside of Australia?

[@Walkerthe17]

Hello, Mat from Simple Sim Computers here, send us a message on Facebook and we will see if we can help you out.

[@ndogg0058]

Great track then almost every grate on it came off in 2020 and a few in 2021

[@DominikMaslyk]

I realized during the time you did the Super Serious Track Guides you never did any Central or Eastern European tracks (Russia doesn’t count) like Brno or Autodrom Most in Czechia, Hungaroring or Pannonia Ring in Hungary also the Salzburgring in Austria is often hella overlooked by it’s older brother as well as Poznan Raceway in my home country of Poland Either this or a Super Serious Track Guide will do

[@Th3cosmic_]

True. It's been two months and i still can't lap poznan decently (skill issue lol)

[@jasonaraga7710]

and you finally posted lmao

[@ZedNinetySix_]

FINALLY an F1 track WITHOUT a bloody CHICANE

[@podium8831]

Can you do Istanbul park?

[@matheushenrique8110]

this is spa mixed with catalunya

[@mecothehusk6228]

Turn 15 looks like the tri oval of the Nascar’s cookie cutter tracks

[@Shebbi04]

I drove this track in VR. It almost made me sick