Autódromo de Pucarani – Pucarani

When was the track built?

Opened in 2005, it has a 3km perimeter and various layout configuration and it’s used by the national Federation for local and private events.
The new Formula One organization will refurbish it and extend it, with a layout designed by me, making it one of the highest altitude permanent FIA Grade-1 circuits in the World and already one of the most anticipated appointments in the South American calendar, from 2023.

When was its first Grand Prix?

It will be the first ever Formula 1 GP in this country.
It will host the seventh appointment of the South American Continental Series.

What’s the circuit like?

It adds two sections, from T6 to T13 and from T16 to T21, that exploit the topography of the region, generating jaw dropping elevation changes, with 30m gain in the run to T11 and frequent uphill/downhill changes in the final sector.
The 1.1km long main straight is the best candidate to see wheel-to-wheel action, followed by long sweeping corners that follow the original layout.
The super-fast “Esses” from T14 to T18 are the most fun and challenging part of the track and can be also another point for overtaking.
Being located a ~3,900m above sea level, with an average temperature of 9°C all year round, engines, brakes and tyres will be pushed to their limit and engineers will have to keep all these factors in mind when deciding the set-ups.

Where is it located?

In Pucarani, 40km North East of La Paz and its International airport in El Alto, on the road from the capital to Titicaca Lake. (- 16°24’34”, – 68°28’17”)