Autodromo Tacna – Tacna

When was the track built?

Built in 1992, it has been used mainly for national events including the Peruvian 6 hours; it featured 4 layouts that have been run both clockwise and counterclockwise.
It has been overshadowed by La Chutana in the recent years.
Thanks to the new Formula One Organization, the big desert area around the track will be exploited to extend and refurbish it, with a 4.6km multilayout course designed by me, and to make it the second FIA Grade-1 permanent circuit in the country.

When was its first Grand Prix?

It will be the first ever Formula 1 GP in this country.
It’s one of the two circuits in the Peru that will rotate for the eight spot of the South American Continental Series.

What’s the circuit like?

It’s a fast circuit, characterized by spectacular elevation changes thanks to the nature of the desertic landscapes, with more than 40 meters gain from the starting line to the top at T10-11.
There are four full-throttle sections and plenty of overtaking spots, including T1 after the long main straight.
The steep uphill section between T6 and T11, with the fast chicane and the blind corner at T10, is probably the most spectacular bit; also remarkable is the following downhill section, started by the banked T11 and including the high-speed T12.
The trick braking zone that follows brings cars to a triple chicane inspired by the old “Triangle” in Singapore.
The two shorter layouts maintain most of these features.
Temperatures are normally dry and comfortable year-round, with rain very unlikely.
Dust could be a factor in a GP.

Where is it located?

Around 20km south of Tacna, just 30km north of the border with Chile, where the closest International airport is located, in Chacalluta. (- 18°06’44”, – 70°18’36”)