Milei vows to bring Formula 1 back to Argentina after 28-year absence
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Argentine President Javier Milei said on Sunday he would push to bring Formula 1 back to Argentina, which has not hosted a race since 1998. He said he would attend the FIA Americas Congress in Buenos Aires from August 31 to September 2 and meet with FIA officials. The push comes as the Oscar and Juan Galvez Autodrome undergoes renovation to achieve Grade 1 circuit status.
Key Facts
- Argentina has not hosted a Formula 1 race since 1998.
- The FIA Americas Congress will take place in Buenos Aires from August 31 to September 2.
- The Oscar and Juan Galvez Autodrome in Buenos Aires has been under renovation since the start of the year to achieve Grade 1 circuit status.
- The venue has already confirmed a MotoGP visit for 2027.
Milei's Commitment
President Javier Milei said in a radio interview that he would work to have Formula 1 back in Argentina. He said he would attend the FIA Americas Congress, hosted by the Automovil Club Argentino, and meet with FIA officials. Milei said he would personally drum up support in the coming weeks.
Circuit Renovation
Since the start of the year, the Oscar and Juan Galvez Autodrome in Buenos Aires has been under renovation to achieve Grade 1 circuit status. Grade 1 designation would allow the venue to host Formula 1 races. Renovation work is being accelerated to secure the FIA's Grade 1 licence in the hope of a possible Formula 1 return in the coming seasons. The venue has already confirmed a MotoGP visit for 2027.
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Milei vows to bring Formula 1 back to Argentina after 28-year absence
