The Government of the City of Buenos Aires has begun works at the Oscar y Juan Gálvez racetrack as part of a major modernization plan. This is the first stage of a master plan to make the circuit internationally competitive again, allowing it to host grands prix for MotoGP and Formula 1. Following the demolition of the old pits, construction will begin on 32 new pits, each 7 meters wide, in a new building that will also house technical areas under a control tower. The project, awarded to INMAC Ingeniería y Arquitectura SA – SE.MI, also includes a new paddock sector with a modern, functional design.
"It will be an intense year of work so that in 2027, with Buenos Aires as the World Capital of Sport, we can host the MotoGP and continue working for the return of Formula 1," officials stated.
The track itself will also be modified to meet MotoGP and even Formula 1 requirements, expanding from its current 9.5-meter width to 12 meters along its entire length, except for the main straight, which will remain at 15 meters. The new design will feature low and high-speed corners and a total length of approximately 4,300 meters, with straights between 800 and 1,000 meters allowing for maximum speeds over 300 km/h.
"Our bet is to transform it into one of the most modern and complete racetracks, without losing the essence and mystique that made it the cathedral of Argentine motorsport," said the Secretary of Sports, Fabián Turnes.
