The return of MotoGP to the Buenos Aires City After 28 years it is more than a sporting event, it is the first step of an ambitious project that seeks to convert to the Oscar and Juan Gálvez Autodrome in a world world circuit and house the Formula 1hoping to see Franco Colapint Aboard of a car.
With the aim of hosting the Motorcycling World Cup from 2027 to 2030, the Buenos Aires government and the business group in charge have already launched the first phase of a comprehensive renewal that not only aims to meet the requirements of the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM), but also feel the foundations to reach the desired return of the formula 1 to Argentina.
The projected modifications for this first stage seek to obtain the FIM approval to receive the MotoGP and contemplate a redesign of the current layout that includes the elimination or modification of emblematic sectors such as the Chicana de Ascari, the ‘s’ of the deer and the Salotto curvón.
These decisions, although controversial for fans, respond to the security demands and technical characteristics of the motorcycle championship, such as curves with greater rotation radius and wide asphalted escapes.
As detailed by the engineer Hermann Tilkein charge of the redesign, the layout will have 90% coincidence between what will be used for MotoGP and what is expected for Formula 1, with differences in just two key curves for each category.
The plan also contemplates the construction of new facilities outside the circuitas an elevated platform for spectators with a panoramic view of almost 360 °, an area for concerts and mixed use spaces, in a transformation that goes beyond sports.
With an initial investment estimated in U $ S150 millionthe first phase would turn the Gálvez into a circuit with grade 2 approval of the FIA. However, to aspire to the Formula 1 calendar, it will be necessary to reach Grade 1, which will imply additional works and A total disbursement that could approach US $1 billionbetween infrastructure, commercial rights, among other things.
On the other hand, calculating that Termas de Río Hondo generated about $ 20 million dollars per motorcycle date, a collection of between US $ 80 YU $ S100 million per edition is expected in Buenos Aires, and if the four years signed is made, a total economic impact of up to US $ 400 million is projected.
Source: Ambito
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