A delegation from Buenos Aires will travel to next month's Miami Grand Prix to discuss a potential Formula 1 return with Liberty Media executives. Officials aim to showcase progress on redeveloping the Autodromo Oscar y Juan Galvez circuit, targeting opportunities from 2027. The circuit is already under construction for a 2027 MotoGP race.
Buenos Aires sports secretary Fabian Turnes said the city is meeting all requirements set by Formula 1 officials, including technical and operational standards advised by Tilke. A first meeting occurred last year at the Miami Grand Prix, and now construction is underway at the Autodromo Oscar y Juan Galvez, with completion expected by December. The project has two phases: the first for a 4.3km layout hosting MotoGP next year, and a second extending it to nearly 5km for F1. Officials are considering advancing the F1 extension to demonstrate commitment ahead of the talks. Turnes noted that several current F1 contracts are expiring amid venue rotations and the Middle East conflict, which canceled races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. This could create a calendar slot in 2027, though 2028 seems more realistic. Grade 1 homologation has been requested, with minor modifications in progress. Argentine driver Franco Colapinto, who debuted with Williams in 2024 before joining Alpine, adds momentum. He plans a demonstration run on Buenos Aires streets soon, timed before the Miami meeting to highlight local passion for F1. Turnes described this as adding 'another piece to the puzzle.' Argentina last hosted an F1 grand prix in 1998.
