President Milei calls for F1 return to Argentina
The last Argentine Grand Prix took place in 1998 in Buenos Aires, which had hosted around 20 F1 races since the 1950s.
Javier Milei, Argentina's president, has urged the International Automobile Federation (FIA) to bring Formula One racing back to his country after a 30-year absence. Milei made the appeal during the FIA's American Congress, currently taking place in Buenos Aires.
Argentina boasts a rich motorsports heritage, having produced the legendary Juan Manuel Fangio, who won five world championships between 1951 and 1957. Fangio's success cemented Argentina's status as a motorsports powerhouse. The last Formula One Grand Prix in Argentina occurred in 1998, with a total of around 20 races held in the country since the 1950s.
Recent evidence of Argentina's enduring passion for Formula One was seen in April, when a young Argentine Alpine driver, Franco Colapinto, attracted nearly 500,000 spectators to an exhibition race on a 4-kilometer circuit in Buenos Aires. Milei emphasized the country's desire to witness Colapinto race in Argentina.
Currently, the Oscar and Juan Galvez Circuit in Buenos Aires is undergoing a US$100 million renovation project. The $100 million initiative will include a new track and grandstands capable of hosting both motorcycle and Formula One races. Construction is anticipated to continue until early 2027.
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