The renovation of the Oscar y Juan Galvez Autodrome in Buenos Aires is progressing at a steady pace, with work being carried out every day of the week. More than 150 professionals are dedicated to revitalizing this historic circuit, which aims to reclaim its place in international motorsport.
Under the supervision of the city government, the construction company AUSA is executing the renovation plan in collaboration with Tilke Engineers & Architects, a firm experienced in designing circuits for events such as Formula 1 and MotoGP.
Progress of the Works
The works began in January of this year with the demolition of the old pit building, as well as the removal of the existing layout and the dismantling of the grandstands to allow for the expansion of the new circuit design. Currently, the foundations of the new pit structure, which will be 265 meters long and 23 meters wide, are already under construction.
The new MotoGP layout will have a length of 4,300 meters, with a 7% incline at corner 4 and an average incline between 2% and 3%. The project includes a total of 295,000 cubic meters of earth movement, with 140,000 cubic meters of excavation. It is estimated that the motorcycles can reach speeds exceeding 330 km/h, with an average lap speed of around 185 km/h.
Future of Formula 1
Alongside the preparations for MotoGP, the Oscar y Juan Galvez Autodrome is also designed with a possible return of Formula 1 to Buenos Aires in mind. It is expected that 95% of MotoGP requirements will match those of Formula 1, with the only significant change being the widening of the layout in the corner area, which is anticipated to reach nearly 5,000 meters.
The authorities of Buenos Aires will present a demonstration event with a local driver, Franco Colapinto, highlighting the city’s potential as a host for a Formula 1 race. The construction works are expected to be completed by December, providing sufficient time to conduct the necessary tests before hosting the MotoGP World Championship between late March and early April next year.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
