The Argentine driver expressed enthusiasm about the return of international motorcycling to the Buenos Aires racetrack, although he was cautious when discussing a possible return of La Máxima
After 28 years, the MotoGP will return to the city of Buenos Aires in March 2027. The news was officially confirmed this Monday and marks the end of the cycle of nine consecutive editions in which the Argentine Grand Prix was held in Termas de Río Hondo, Santiago del Estero.
In this context, ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix of Formula 1, Franco Colapinto, driver for Alpine, was asked about this announcement and about the chances of the top category returning to the country.
"I think it's great that MotoGP is now coming back to Buenos Aires. It's a country with very passionate fans and it's fantastic to see the category return," said the young Argentine.
However, he showed caution regarding Formula 1's return: "Of course, bringing F1 there will be a bit more complicated. Especially because of the changes to the circuit: I think they're more designed for motorcycles than for F1 cars."
Finally, Colapinto shared his personal wish: "I would love it, of course. It's one of my dreams, but it still seems a bit far off. There's a lot of work to be done for F1 to go there, but it would be wonderful if it could become a reality in the future."
Although MotoGP's return is already a fact, the possibility of F1 roaring again in Buenos Aires still seems distant. Nevertheless, the redesign of Gálvez fuels the hope of millions of Argentine motorsport fans.
For the Oscar y Juan Gálvez racetrack to be up to standard, important modifications to its layout are planned, which has caused controversy among national motorsport figures and fans, since they believe that the history of the legendary Buenos Aires circuit will not be respected.
The new design will feature a length of 4,340 meters (14,240 feet) for the motorcycle category, and will be extended by about 500 meters (1,640 feet) for a possible Formula 1 race, with a final hairpin that will cross the current karting track, which will be relocated.
The project is led by renowned architect Hermann Tilke, who explained: "The layout will be practically the same for MotoGP and F1. Only two corners will be a bit wider for Formula 1, which will make the circuit a little longer, but essentially, the design will be the same."