There has been talk in Formula 1 about the return of the Argentine Grand Prix.
During the São Paulo Grand Prix, Alpine extended Franco Colapinto's contract. Knowledgeable about Formula 1's business processes, British journalist Joe Saward writes that this move could be another link in the project to bring back the Argentine Grand Prix.
"The news that Colapinto remains at Alpine has increased talk of a possible return of Argentina to the Formula 1 calendar in 2028," Savard writes. "The country is notorious for its economic instability, but recently the situation has stabilized thanks to the policies of President Javier Milei.
It is worth noting that a plan to redevelop the Buenos Aires circuit has already been drawn up and $110 million has been allocated for the work. All this is part of preparations to host a MotoGP round in 2027. MotoGP is currently owned by Liberty Media, and negotiations are underway that after modernization the circuit could be further upgraded in time for a Formula 1 round in 2028.
The circuit will be closed at the end of the month, and work will begin, including the demolition of existing pit buildings and the construction of new facilities. The project is being overseen by Formula 1's regular architect, Hermann Tilke.
The idea of holding a Formula 1 round makes a lot of sense, as it could be combined with the race in São Paulo, significantly reducing transport costs and giving the championship organisers two races for the price of one."
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There has been talk in Formula 1 about the return of the Argentine Grand Prix.
During the São Paulo Grand Prix, Alpine extended Franco Colapinto's contract. British journalist Joe Saward, knowledgeable about Formula 1's business workings, writes that this move could be another link in the chain of efforts to bring back the Argentine Grand Prix.
