# Baja Portalegre 500 40th edition concludes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/baja-portalegre-500-off-road-racing-event
> Updated: 2026-10-18T09:52:54.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 4.

The 40th edition of the bp Ultimate Baja Portalegre 500 has concluded in Portugal’s Alto Alentejo region. Organized by the Automóvel Club de Portugal, the event served as a key fixture for the FIA Cross-Country World Cup and the European Baja Cup.

While João Ferreira and Filipe Palmeiro initially led the automobile category following the first day of competition, the final results saw Francisco Barreto and Paulo Fiuza secure the car category victory driving a Toyota Hilux EVO. The race was characterized by high temperatures and significant mechanical challenges, with leaders facing various accidents and failures.

In other categories, Micael Simão won the motorcycle class on a KTM 500 EXC, and Tomás Paulo took first place in the Quads category using a Yamaha YFZ450R. In the SSV category, Gonçalo Guerra and André Lopes achieved their first career victory driving a Polaris RZR Pro R.

In the Challenger category, the Team Consilcar duo, Edgar Condenso and Nuno Silva, finished in 12th place. They utilized the event to test the Kaizen prototype, a Portuguese-developed vehicle by Cattiva Sport, gathering data despite encountering power steering issues and a tire puncture.

## Claims

- The 40th Baja Portalegre 500 will take place from October 15 to 17. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The event includes 436 to 441 participants. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Mini Baja category features 55 young pilots aged 8 to 16. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The competition is part of the World and European Baja Cups. (single source)
- The PSP has announced traffic and parking restrictions in Portalegre. (single source)
- Heavy vehicles will be diverted to the IP2 during the start ceremony on October 15. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Baja Portalegre 500 celebrates 40th edition in Portugal

The 40th Baja Portalegre 500 in Portugal saw Francisco Barreto win the car category, while Micael Simão and Tomás Paulo triumphed in motorcycles and quads, respectively.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/baja-portalegre-500-celebrates-40th-edition-in-portugal-3

### 2026-10-15: Baja Portalegre 500: João Ferreira leads after first day

João Ferreira and Micael Simão lead the automobile and motorcycle categories respectively after the opening day of the 40th Baja Portalegre 500 in Portugal.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/baja-portalegre-500-celebrates-40th-edition-in-portugal-2

### 2026-10-12: Baja Portalegre 500 celebrates 40th edition in Portugal

The 40th Baja Portalegre 500 will be held in Portugal from October 15-17, featuring over 430 participants and special vintage categories.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/baja-portalegre-500-celebrates-40th-edition-in-portugal-1

### 2026-10-09: Baja Portalegre 500 celebrates 40th edition in Portugal

The 40th edition of the Baja Portalegre 500 off-road race begins October 15 in Portugal, featuring 441 participants across motorcycle, automobile, and SSV categories.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/baja-portalegre-500-celebrates-40th-edition-in-portugal

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