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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 the 15S layout, the first race was held in in 1974, the inaugural event of the season; Denny Hulme on McLaren-Ford won a rip-roaring one, after several drivers were forced to retire, including pole-sitter Ronnie Peterson, his Lotus teammate Jackie Ickx and fan favorite Carlos Reutemann on Brabham-Ford, who was leading up to the penultimate lap; Lauda and Regazzoni completed the podium for Ferrari.
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 modified 15S layout has a wider Turn 2, after a long run from the start, redesigned with a tighter angle which will enable exciting wheel-to-wheel battles.
In the lake section there are other two changes, with the introduction of two heavy braking zones at Turn 4 and 7, making it more challenging than just a tow race and adding more overtaking spots.
This variant offers an old-school feel that will attract all generations of fans.
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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