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<\/p>\nA delegation will travel from Argentina to the Miami Grand Prix to meet with Formula 1 executives and showcase the progress made at the Buenos Aires circuit, as officials aim to be ready to return to the F1 calendar should an opportunity arise in 2027.<\/p>\n
The historic home of motorsport in Argentina \u2013 the Autodromo Oscar y Juan Galvez \u2013 is currently undergoing redevelopment to host the MotoGP World Championship at the start of next year, while efforts are also under way to advance negotiations towards a potential agreement with Formula 1.<\/p>\n
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To that end, a delegation from the Buenos Aires city government, together with local promoter Grupo OSD, will attend next month\u2019s Miami Grand Prix to hold talks with Liberty Media executives, the commercial rights holder of F1.<\/p>\n
The aim of the meeting will be to present the progress achieved since the project was first shared with F1 officials at last year\u2019s Miami Grand Prix.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are meeting all the requirements they set for us, across the board \u2013 from the formal aspects to the technical and operational side, working with our advisory group, Tilke, which was specifically recommended by Liberty,\u201d Buenos Aires sports secretary Fabian Turnes told Motorsport.com.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur first meeting with them took place a year ago in Miami. Since then, there has been significant progress, and it is important that we have delivered on the steps we committed to. We can now show something tangible: the circuit is under construction. It is no longer just an ambition \u2013 quite the opposite.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Construction at the Buenos Aires Autodrome. The track is expected to be completed by December.<\/p>\n
The redevelopment plan for the Buenos Aires Autodrome is structured in two phases: the first geared towards MotoGP, and a second designed for Formula 1, primarily involving an extension of the layout that would take it to nearly 5km, compared to the 4.3km configuration planned for MotoGP.<\/p>\n
However, there is currently an evaluation under way to bring that work forward in order to demonstrate to Liberty Media the seriousness of Buenos Aires\u2019 medium-term ambitions to host a race \u2013 and to ensure the venue is ready should a slot on the calendar open up in 2027.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe know that several contracts on the current Formula 1 calendar are coming to an end. There has already been some rotation among venues. And then there is the global context, which could potentially open a window,\u201d Turnes said, referring to the conflict in the Middle East, which has already forced the cancellation of April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cClearly, it would be unfortunate if such a window were to arise because of that. But it could ultimately present an opportunity in that scenario. We will likely know more towards the end of the year, around the Qatar Grand Prix. If the situation continues, a window may open, as some of those dates could be dropped in 2027 due to the conflict.<\/p>\n \u201cThe extension for Formula 1 was not included in phase one. Last week, we discussed whether, for strategic reasons, it would make sense to bring it into phase one rather than leave it for phase two, given the meeting we will have in Miami \u2013 and to go there with something concrete, namely that it will be completed. It is a decision we will take in the coming days ahead of Miami,\u201d Turnes explained.<\/p>\n The last time F1 was in Argentina was in 1998.<\/p>\n Photo by: LAT Photographic<\/p>\n Eyes on 2028<\/p>\n Setting aside the international context, a more realistic target would be to host a race in the 2028 season.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is difficult to put a date on it. We would love to have a clear window, because that is important. Personally, if the situation does not change, I see 2027 as more challenging. But 2028 does not feel that far away (as an opportunity) \u2013 and when you think about it, it is actually quite close in time,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cOur intention is to go to Miami with tangible progress. At that time, it was an ambition or an intention; now it is a reality. If we move forward with the extended hairpin, we will effectively have the full circuit. The Grade 1 homologation has already been requested, with only a very minor modification currently being worked on to finalise it. We have been ticking off those steps.\u201d<\/p>\n Perfect timing for Franco\u00a0Colapinto\u2019s showrun<\/p>\n Franco <\/a>Colapinto<\/a>\u2019s presence in Formula 1 is a key factor in the series\u2019s potential return to Argentina, given the interest and support generated by the young driver since his breakthrough in August 2024 with Williams<\/a>, before moving to Alpine<\/a> last year.<\/p>\n In the coming weeks, he could provide an even greater boost thanks to a demonstration run on the streets of Buenos Aires in a Formula 1 car, with the anticipated turnout offering a powerful showcase to F1 decision-makers.<\/p>\n Read Also:<\/p>\n \u201cSince we first began working on it, Franco\u2019s visit was always planned either before or after Miami. The fact that the calendar paused has given us the opportunity to stage it ahead of Miami, which, from a strategic standpoint, works in our favour.<\/p>\n \u201cPerhaps that decision \u2013 regarding the construction of the extended hairpin for Formula 1 \u2013 together with what is coming now with Franco, will add another piece to the puzzle. The image will be that of Argentina\u2019s passion for Formula 1,\u201d Turnes concluded.<\/p>\n We want your opinion!<\/p>\n What would you like to see on Motorsport.com?<\/p>\n![\"La](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/open-uri20120927-1482-1pddbzn.jpg\")
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