The Government of the City of Buenos Aires began work at the Oscar and Juan Gálvez racetrack by demolishing the old pits. This is the first stage of a master plan for modernization, aimed at restoring the racetrack's international competitiveness and enabling the hosting of MotoGP and Formula 1 grands prix. Following the demolition, construction will begin on 32 new pits, each 7 meters wide, in a new building that will also include technical areas located beneath a control tower. The covered area is planned to be at least 12,047 m² and the uncovered area at least 6,214 m². "We are working on the modernization of the racetrack not only to host MotoGP, but also, in the future, Formula 1," said Head of Government Jorge Macri. He added: "It will be an intense year of work so that in 2027, with Buenos Aires as the World Capital of Sport, we can host MotoGP and continue working for the return of Formula 1." The track will also be modified to meet the requirements of MotoGP and even Formula 1: it will expand from its current 9.5-meter width to 12 meters along its entire length, except for the main straight, which will remain 15 meters wide. The pit lane will also be widened, a new pit wall will be built, safety conditions throughout the circuit will be reinforced, and cutting-edge technology will be incorporated, including new traffic light systems and LED electronic flags approved for both categories. Regarding accessibility, the project plans to increase the capacity of the racetrack, which is expected to host over 150,000 spectators during the MotoGP race weekend, and to open a new access via Avenida 27 de Febrero to facilitate smoother entry and exit for the public. The track design considers the needs of hybrid power units, which require a certain percentage of braking zones to recharge their batteries. The pavement will be a specifically designed asphalt mixture, and 3,120 meters of curbing will be installed to meet the demands of the international automobile (FIA) and motorsport (FIM) federations. "The Gálvez is an emblem of the city. It will also feature new low and high-speed corners, and the total extension will be approximately 4,300m, with straights between 800 and 1,000 meters that will allow for maximum speeds of over 300 km/h."
