Layout: Actual
When was the track built?
Built in 1952, after the city hosted several road course Grand Prix, exploiting the big popularity of motorsports thanks also to the success of Argentinian drivers like Fangio and Gonzales, it is the only circuit in the nation which has hosted a Formula 1 Grand Prix in the 50s, 70s and mid-90s, in various layouts.
Due to the national financial struggles Formula 1 never came back, but now the new Organization will come back here for two races using layout 6S and a modified version of the 15S.
When was its first Grand Prix?
In 1953, on the circuit 2 variant; a race dominated by the Ferraris of Ascari, who won from pole, and Villoresi, while one of the local heroes Gonzales managed to take third on his Maserati; Fangio retired while he was in second place.
On this variant it was held in 1995, with the two Williams-Renault dominating qualifying and Damon Hill bringing home the victory, while teammate David Coulthard was forced to retire due to electrical problems; Jean Alesi on Ferrari and Michael Schumacher on Benetton-Renault completed the podium.
It is one of the eight Argentinian circuits in the database that will rotate for three spots in the Continental Series and one in the World Title.
What’s the circuit like?
The variant named 6S, used by Formula 1 already from 1995 to 1998, is very twisty, with only two short straights.
Overtaking is at a premium and the key to be successful here is to have good race pace and trye management; set-ups will aim at high downforce and maximum traction.
Where is it located?
In a central area of Buenos Aires, almost midway between the two airports. (- 34°41’40”, – 58°27’41”)
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