Argentinian GP in Buenos Aires: inspection by rising star Perrone

Just over a year ago, MotoGP officially announced that, following a hiatus, the 2027 World Motorcycle Championship would return to Argentina – this time to the metropolis of Buenos Aires. The capital of this vast, sports-mad country fits perfectly into the long-term marketing strategy, which aims to unlock even greater commercial potential through major events. When the time comes, this will tick off a key objective of the MotoGP strategy: to hold at least two events in South America.

Die Rennstrecke von Buenos Aires vor der Sanierung

Foto: Autodromo Buenos Aires

At the time of the announcement, doubts prevailed, as the “Autodromo de Buenos Aires Oscar y Juan Galvez” circuit was, at that stage, only considered suitable for a historically themed event. A complete refurbishment of the circuit, combined with massive investment, was a fundamental prerequisite for Argentina’s return when the contract was signed. The budget for the MotoGP-standard revitalisation: 100 million dollars.

This mammoth project was divided into two phases. The first phase involves refurbishment with a view to hosting MotoGP and obtaining the corresponding FIM homologation (Grade A). In Phase II, further modifications to the circuit layout – including a planned extension from 4.3 to 5.0 km – are intended to bring Formula 1 back to the circuit.

Streckenplan des Autodroms in Buenos Aires

Foto: Autodromo Buenos Aires

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In several national publications, representatives of the circuit and officials from the (co-funding) government confirmed that Phase 1 is progressing according to plan under the leadership of Hermann Tilke’s engineering firm. All work is due to be completed by February 2027 at the latest – so that extensive test runs can be carried out in good time before the start of the MotoGP season. Situations such as those experienced last spring at the MotoGP debut in Goiânia are to be avoided.

According to the circuit’s operators, the historic track surface has been completely removed. Construction teams are preparing the sub-base for the special asphalt required to create the new 4.3-kilometre-long MotoGP layout featuring 14 corners.

Work has also begun on the access roads, the completely new paddock with 32 pits, and the spectator areas, which will feature no fewer than 29 grandstand structures. The massive construction site was most recently documented in a report by the Argentine news platform ‘TyC Sports’. Appearing on camera was Valentin Perrone. The Moto3 rider from Argentina had returned to his home country following the Silverstone GP. The Tech3 junior rider got a first-hand look at the situation in Buenos Aires: “I’m absolutely delighted to be here. What I’ve seen so far is spectacular in every respect. I’m told that up to 180,000 spectators are expected.”

Valentin Perrone freut sich auf den Heim-GP in Buenos Aires

Foto: Gold and Goose

Perrone on the circuit: “It’s a very fast track that we’ll really enjoy in Moto3. Turn 4, the chicane and the downhill Turn 9 are particularly special. It’s one of those circuits with a character that allows for a lot of flow. It’s a sort of mix of various World Championship circuits. There’s a section that reminds me of Goiânia; another of Phillip Island, because of the very fast section – the circuit has a great deal to offer.”

The final date for the Argentine Grand Prix, marking the return to Buenos Aires, has not yet been confirmed. However, it is considered certain that the event will be combined with the opening phase of the 2027 season, featuring the races in Brazil and the USA in March and April.

Im Frühjahr 2027 kehrt die MotoGP nach Argentinien zurück

Foto: motogp.com