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Will there ever be another Argentine GP? These demolition works could be the start of the process.
The Autódromo de Buenos Aires Oscar y Juan Gálvez, formerly known as the Buenos Aires circuit, was a regular fixture on the F1 calendar in the past, hosting the Argentine Grand Prix 20 times between 1953 and 1998, as well as becoming a popular venue for MotoGP races.
Although the circuit’s significance dwindled in the early 2000s due to financial constraints and a lack of modernization, there are now plans to bring it back to its former glory.
Currently holding a Grade 4 license, the circuit is being upgraded to meet Grade 2 standards to potentially host MotoGP events once again, with aspirations of obtaining a Grade 1 license in the future to even welcome back Formula 1.
The ongoing demolition of the old pit complex marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Autódromo de Buenos Aires, with hopes of reclaiming its international prestige.
Argentine journalist Dario Coronel has been documenting the renovation project and remains optimistic about the future of the circuit, highlighting its rich 74-year history that justifies its revival.