Argentina aims to once again have a Formula 1 GP in its territory. Although the interest is not current, the topic was discussed again with the presence of Franco Colapinto in Williams.
With a tradition in motorsports, Argentina has hosted 20 editions of the category throughout its history, the last one carried out in 1998. Recently, after the confirmation of Colapinto in Williams, the country’s Secretary of Tourism, Environment and Sports, Daniel Sciolideclared that there is an intention to bring F1 back to Argentine territory.
Argentina is ready to host an F1 race. I spoke with the president, Javier Mileyand with the general secretary of the presidency, Karina Milei, to coordinate all efforts so that Argentina can once again host an F1 grand prix, Scioli said.
What does Argentina need to have a Formula 1 race?
To start the process, the Argentines They need to complete renovations at the Autdromo Oscar and Juan Glvezin Buenos Aires, to obtain the FIA Grade 2 safety clearance. One of the great stages of South American motorsport, the circuit will host TCR races in 2024 and will have Stock Car races next weekend.
The next process will be obtain a Grade 1 license from the regulatory body to host a Formula 1 stage. Only then will the venue have the mandatory certification.
Where a Formula 1 race could be organized in Argentina
There will be three options to host a race of this magnitude. The first of them will be to set up a street circuit, as usually happens in different cities around the world.
In fact, Colapinto ran two of his three races in the highest category on circuits of that nature, such as in Azerbaijan and Singapore, where a route was drawn in the capitals of both countries.
The other option would be to use the international layout of the Ro Hondo Hot Springsa circuit that hosts one of the races on the MotoGP calendar.
Finally, the most logical option would be to hold the appointment in the Autodromo Oscar and Juan Glvez that last year a new asphalt layer was inaugurated. You have to finish the racetrack, I know that they are working to get it to Category 2, but we need it to get to Category 1. And since I know that you are a tireless worker, you are going to achieve it, Scioli told Jorge Macri, head of government. of the City of Buenos Aires.
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