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.
President Javier Milei of Argentina has urged the International Automobile Federation (FIA) to bring Formula One back to the country after a nearly three-decade absence. Milei emphasized Argentina's rich motorsports legacy during the FIA's American Congress in Buenos Aires. The nation boasts a storied racing tradition, notably the legendary Juan Manuel Fangio, who clinched five world championships from 1951 to 1957.
Last April, young Argentine driver Franco Colapinto drew a massive crowd of nearly half-a-million spectators at an exhibition race held on a 4-kilometer circuit in Buenos Aires. Milei reiterated the country's eagerness to welcome the sport, specifically mentioning the Oscar and Juan Galvez Circuit, which is currently under renovation.
This $100 million project aims to develop a new track and grandstands capable of hosting motorcycle Grand Prix and F1 races. Completion of these renovations is projected for early 2027.
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