After years of absence, MotoGP makes its grand return to Buenos Aires in 2027, and the renovation work at the Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez has just begun. The first step? The demolition of the pit building, a remnant of a bygone era, where the roars of Formula 1 engines can still be remembered. The ambitions to modernize this iconic circuit are in line with the expectations of speed enthusiasts!
Work Kicking Off at Full Speed
Announced as the future host of the Argentine Grand Prix of MotoGP, the Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez, located in the heart of Buenos Aires, has begun its initial work. The pit building, constructed for the 1995 Formula 1 Grand Prix, has been reduced to rubble. A way to signify that the past is indeed over, and the city is resolutely looking towards the future.
This first phase of work, entrusted to a local company, is not limited to destruction. Indeed, it marks the beginning of a vast modernization plan that will include the construction of 32 new pits, each measuring 7 meters wide. This new complex will also feature technical areas located under a control tower. And that’s not all! A brand new paddock will also emerge, with a minimum of 12,047 m² covered and 6,214 m² of open spaces.
A Circuit Redesigned for Speed
While the first phase of work is already well underway, the second is still awaiting its call for bids. It will focus on redesigning the circuit itself. Currently 9.5 meters wide, the track will be widened to 12 meters along its entire length, except for the main straight, which will retain its width of 15 meters. An improvement that will allow riders to compete under optimal conditions.
The layout of the circuit will have a length of approximately 4.3 km, with straights ranging from 800 to 1000 meters, conducive to speeds exceeding 300 km/h. The surface will consist of a specially designed asphalt mix to ensure maximum grip. Additionally, there will be 3,120 meters of curbs, installed according to the strict requirements of the FIM and the FIA. Enough to thrill thrill-seekers!
MotoGP in 2027, and then Formula 1?
The renovation work is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027, allowing Buenos Aires to host motorcycle Grands Prix for the first time since 1999. The circuit’s capacity will also be increased, with more than 150,000 spectators expected thanks to the creation of new grandstands and a rethought public access. But this long-awaited return of MotoGP is just the beginning, as the circuit’s ambitions far exceed this deadline.
“We are working on modernizing the Autódromo not only to host MotoGP but also, in the future, Formula 1,” said Jorge Macri, head of the Buenos Aires city government. “Whenever an international category races, the city receives more than 150 million dollars in investments. This creates jobs for the residents of Buenos Aires and is part of our development plan for the south of the city.”
“The Gálvez circuit is an emblem of the city,” reminded Fabián Turnes, Secretary of Sports of Buenos Aires. “Our goal is to make it one of the most modern and complete circuits, without losing the essence or aura that has made it the cathedral of motorsport in Argentina. It will be an intense year of work to be able to host MotoGP in 2027, when Buenos Aires will be the world capital of sport, and to continue working for the return of Formula 1 as well.”
