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 in 2025 Tilke and the MotoGP redesigned a single-layout main track that will be suitable for all main motorsport categories, with completely new facilities.
The new F1 Organization will keep the old loop for a second variant, that would be suitable also for endurance racing.
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 new Tilke layout is designed more for motorbikes, but it offers at least two good overtaking spots and several fast and sweeping corners that will suit well F1 as well.
It will feature a 7° bank at Turn 4 and some gentle banking across the whole layout.
Overtaking might still not be easy on this variant.
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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