Work is officially underway at the Oscar y Juan Gálvez Autodrome in Buenos Aires, with the first renovation projects now in progress as hopes slowly build for a possible return of Formula 1 to Argentina.
Argentina and Formula 1
The images coming from the Oscar y Juan Gálvez circuit in Buenos Aires are deeply emotional for motorsport fans. This historic venue hosted 20 editions of the Argentine Grand Prix between 1953 and 1998, writing some unforgettable chapters in Formula 1 history. The circuit also staged nine rounds of the MotoGP World Championship over the years.
However, since the early 2000s, the facility has gradually become outdated. A long-standing lack of investment prevented the necessary upgrades, leading to its downgrade to FIA Grade 4. As a result, the circuit has been unable to host major international events such as Formula 1 or MotoGP, despite its rich heritage and iconic status within global motorsport.
The project
That situation may now be about to change. An important redevelopment project has officially begun, with the aim of upgrading the Buenos Aires circuit to FIA Grade 2. This is the minimum requirement for a potential return of MotoGP as early as the 2027 season.
From that point onward, further phases of work would gradually follow, with the long-term objective of achieving FIA Grade 1 certification. Reaching that level would reopen the door to the possibility of hosting Formula 1 once again, bringing the pinnacle of motorsport back to Argentina.
The first visible step of this transformation has started in recent days with the demolition of the old pit complex, which was originally built in the mid-1990s. This marks the symbolic beginning of a broader renewal process aimed at modernising the entire facility.
Images of the ongoing works were shared on X by Argentine journalist Dario Coronel, who commented on the significance of the moment: “The demolition work on the pit buildings has begun. They were built in 1994. It is a painful sight, but the renovation is coming. Let’s hope it regains its former international splendour. Its almost 74 years of history (09/03/1952) certainly justify it.”
For now, the road back to Formula 1 remains long and complex, but these first concrete steps represent a clear signal of intent. For Argentina and its passionate motorsport fans, the dream of seeing F1 cars racing once again in Buenos Aires is no longer just a distant memory.
. @AutodromoBA. Comenzaron las obras de demolición de los boxes. Fueron construidos en 1994 para recibir a la @F1. Duele la imagen, pero se viene una renovación. Esperemos que vuelva a ser de primer nivel internacional. Sus casi 74 años (09/03/1952) de historia lo ameritan. pic.twitter.com/sPTQIEmEh4
— Darío Coronel (@dcoronel) January 19, 2026
Leave a Reply