The Argentina GP is gaining momentum as the reconstruction reaches 10 percent completion.
A complete reconstruction is currently underway.
Argentina's endeavor to rejoin the Formula 1 calendar is gaining traction, with construction at the historic Buenos Aires circuit now in progress. According to Soy Motor among others, the renovation of the Autodromo Oscar y Juan Galvez is approximately 10 percent finished, with organizers aiming for completion by the year's end in anticipation of MotoGP's planned return in 2027.
The redevelopment is significant, with large sections of the existing infrastructure already removed, including pit buildings, grandstands, the paddock, and much of the old asphalt surface. A comprehensive rebuild is now taking place, featuring GIMA high-polymer asphalt—similar to that utilized at current Formula 1 circuits.
In the initial phase, the circuit will seek to achieve FIA Grade 2 status, with plans for further upgrades to attain full Grade 1 homologation—essential for hosting Formula 1—which will involve a reconfigured layout and extended straights. Current plans aim for a return of Formula 1 as early as 2028, potentially in conjunction with the Brazilian GP to facilitate logistics.
The renewed effort follows a surge in national interest spurred by Franco Colapinto's entry into Formula 1; however, the Argentine driver himself warned last year that returning to F1 would be "a bit more tricky" than MotoGP due to the extent of changes needed. Argentina last hosted a Formula 1 race in 1998, which was won by Michael Schumacher.
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The Argentina GP is gaining momentum as the reconstruction reaches 10 percent completion.
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