MotoGP returns to Buenos Aires City in 2027 after 28 years of absence

After nearly three decades, the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires will once again host the MotoGP World Championship in 2027. The return of the most important category in international motorcycle racing was confirmed along with the city's designation as World Capital of Sport that same year. The competition will take place at the Oscar y Juan Gálvez racetrack, which will undergo a comprehensive renovation.

The Buenos Aires government is planning a complete modernization of the track, aiming not only to meet the requirements of the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM), but also to obtain FIA Grade 1 homologation, necessary to host Formula 1 in the future. The new circuit will be approximately 5,000 meters (3.11 miles) and will combine elements from the historic Circuits 6 and 8, with improvements in safety, services, and access.

Among the most notable modifications, iconic sections such as the Viborita and the Senna S will be eliminated, although the names of classic corners will be preserved. Half of the current Circuit 12 will remain unchanged, including the Curvón Salotto and the Ascari Chicane. Barriers, curbs, electronic systems, and drainage will also be renewed.

Construction will begin between September and December, with an estimated duration of six months, during which the racetrack will be closed. The project will be carried out by AUSA, together with the consulting firm Tilke Engineers & Architects and under the supervision of FIM and FIA. The investment will be fully covered by the Buenos Aires government, although the final cost will depend on the definitive design.

In addition to the sporting impact, the race promises a direct economic effect of 140 million dollars, according to official estimates, driven by tourism, commerce, employment, and the local industry. The capacity of Gálvez will double to reach 120,000 spectators, thanks to the construction of new grandstands, VIP areas, parking lots, and access points.

The return of MotoGP is also a first step toward the return of Formula 1 to Argentina, a goal that is already generating negotiations with the owners of the commercial rights. The fee to host an F1 race is around 40 million dollars, in addition to the need for top-level infrastructure. The visibility caused by drivers such as Franco Colapinto and other drivers from national motorsport also fuels this dream.