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Autodromo Juan y Oscar Galvez

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Autódromo de Buenos Aires
Oscar y Juan Gálvez
Autódromo
Circuit logo
Details of all its circuit layouts
LocationBuenos Aires, Argentina
Coordinates34°41′39.38″S 58°27′33.65″W / 34.6942722°S 58.4593472°W / -34.6942722; -58.4593472
Capacity45,000
FIA Grade4 (No. 6)
OperatorSecretaría de Deportes of GCBA [1]
Opened9 March 1952 (1952-03-09)
Former names
List
    • Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez (1989–2008)
    • Autódromo Municipal del Parque Almirante Brown de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires (1960s–1989)
    • Autódromo Municipal Ciudad de Buenos Aires (1955–1960s)
    • Autódromo 17 de Octubre (1952–1955)
Major eventsFuture:
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix (1961–1963, 1981–1982, 1987, 1994–1995, 1998–1999, 2027)
Former:
Formula One
Argentine Grand Prix (1953–1958, 1960, 1972–1975, 1977–1981, 1995–1998)
TCR South America (2021–2022, 2024)
Stock Car Pro Series (2005–2007, 2017, 2023–2024)
TC2000 (1979–2010, 2014, 2016–2025)
Turismo Carretera (1952–1955, 1958–1970, 1974–1979, 1981–2014, 2017–2018, 2020–2021, 2023–2025)
Turismo Nacional (1963–1997, 2000–2003, 2017, 2021–2025)
Top Race V6 (1997–2000, 2002–2003, 2007–2011, 2017, 2020–2025)
World Sportscar Championship (1954–1958, 1960, 1971–1972)
Buenos Aires Grand Prix (1952–1955, 1957–1959, 1964, 1966–1968, 1978, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989–1999, 2001, 2006, 2008–2009)
Websiteciudadautodromo.com
No. 6 circuit with Senna S (1995–2026)
Length4.259 km (2.646 mi)
Turns19
Race lap record1:27.981 (Austria Gerhard Berger, Benetton B197, 1997, F1)
No. 6 circuit (1972–2026)
Length4.101 km (2.548 mi)
Turns16
Race lap record1:40.006 (Argentina Genaro Trappa, Tatuus F4-T421, 2024, F4)
No. 15 circuit (1972–2026)
Length5.968 km (3.708 mi)
Turns16
Race lap record1:45.287 (Brazil Nelson Piquet, Brabham BT49C, 1981, F1)
No. 12 circuit (1972–2026)
Length5.651 km (3.511 mi)
Turns8
Race lap record1:30.127 (Argentina Juan Martín Trucco, Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, 2024, TC)
No. 9 circuit (1972–2026)
Length3.353 km (2.083 mi)
Turns14
Race lap record1:09.300 (Italy Andrea Montermini, Reynard 91D, 1992, F3000)
No. 8 circuit (1972–2026)
Length3.380 km (2.100 mi)
Turns9
Race lap record1:13.279 (Brazil Juliano Moro, Dallara F301, 2001, F3)
No. 5 circuit (1972–2026)
Length2.115 km (1.314 mi)
Turns8
Race lap record0:54.637 (Argentina Javier Balzano, Chevrolet Vectra 16v, 1997, Super Touring)
No. 7 circuit (1972–2026)
Length2.607 km (1.620 mi)
Turns4
Race lap record0:46.114 (Brazil Diego Nunes, Dallara F301, 2006, F3)
No. 14 circuit (1968–1971)
Length6.122 km (3.804 mi)
Turns13
Race lap record1:50.230 (United Kingdom Chris Craft, McLaren M8C, 1971, Group 7)
No. 2 circuit (1952–1971)
Length3.912 km (2.431 mi)
Turns13
Race lap record1:36.100 (United Kingdom Stirling Moss, Cooper T51, 1960, F1)
No. 4 circuit (1952–1971)
Length4.706 km (2.924 mi)
Turns16
Race lap record1:49.300 (Italy Ernesto Brambilla, Ferrari Dino 166 F2, 1968, F3)

The Autódromo de Buenos Aires Oscar y Juan Gálvez[2][3] is a 45,000 capacity motor racing circuit in Buenos Aires, Argentina built in 1952 under president Juan Perón, named Autódromo 17 de Octubre after the date of Loyalty Day until Perón's overthrow. It was later renamed after Argentinian racing driver brothers, Juan Gálvez (1916–1963) and Oscar Alfredo Gálvez (1913–1989).

Description

Main entrance to Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez

The circuit was originally constructed on swampland in Villa Riachuelo, the southernmost barrio of Buenos Aires, and is situated on flat lands surrounded by large grandstands, giving most spectators an excellent view area of the whole circuit. The circuit is notable for the large number of alternative layouts to accommodate different forms of racing, with some races run without the twisty infield section, reducing lap times significantly.

The 1000 km Buenos Aires sports car event used the Autódromo as well as sections of highway situated near the track from 1954 to 1960. The 1000 km event would return again from 1970 to 1972, but using just the Autódromo section.

The 20 Formula One Argentine Grand Prix races were held in the Autódromo between 1953 and 1998. Formula One used a number of different configurations—the No.2 circuit was used from 1954–1960, the No.9 circuit was used from 1971–1973, and the very fast No.15 layout was used from 1974–1981 which added 2 long straights and a long third corner between the two straights often taken in top gear flat out, which provided an exciting view for spectators, especially when the cars exited the third corner often on the brink of spinning off or crashing at 305 km/h (190 mph). Going through the section, the cars were flat out for 40 seconds. The Argentine Grand Prix was dropped from the 1982 calendar because of Argentina's invasion of the Falkland Islands and Carlos Reutemann's sudden retirement after the 1982 Brazilian Grand Prix. The twisty No.6 configuration, though using S de Senna instead of Tobogán, was used from 1995–1998, but that version of the circuit was not popular with Formula One. After the 1998 race, there was no money for the race to be held and it was dropped.

Ten Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix races were held in the Autódromo between 1961 and 1999 and will return in 2027 with a major redevelopment programme to bring the track to FIA Grade 2 (Then Grade 1) to host MotoGP.[4]

The Buenos Aires Grand Prix was held in the Autódromo from 1952 to 2009.

Names

  • 1952–1955: Autódromo 17 de Octubre
  • 1955 – mid-1960s: Autódromo Municipal Ciudad de Buenos Aires
  • Mid-1960s – 1989: Autódromo Municipal del Parque Almirante Brown de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires
  • 1989–2008: Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez
  • 2008–present: Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez

Circuits

Layout usage

Fatal accidents

Events

Future
Former

Lap records

As of August 2025, the fastest official race lap records at the Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez are listed as:

CategoryTimeDriverVehicleEvent
No.6 Circuit with Senna "S" (1995–2026): 4.259 km (2.646 mi)[3]
Formula One1:27.981Gerhard BergerBenetton B1971997 Argentine Grand Prix
Porsche Carrera Cup1:53.636[11]Ricardo RossetPorsche 911 (997 II) GT3 Cup2011 Buenos Aires Porsche Cup Brasil round
No.6 Circuit (1972–present): 4.101 km (2.548 mi)[3]
Formula 41:40.006[12]Genaro TrappaTatuus F4-T4212024 Buenos Aires F4 Brazil round
500cc1:44.122Tadayuki OkadaHonda NSR5001998 Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix
250cc1:45.473Valentino RossiAprilia RS2501998 Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix
125cc1:49.917Masao AzumaHonda RS125R1998 Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix
Formula Renault 2.01:50.349[13]Jorge BarrioTito F4-A Renault2021 2nd Buenos Aires Formula Renault Argentina round
Súper TC20001:50.438[14]Rubens BarrichelloToyota Corolla Mk.122020 3rd Buenos Aires Súper TC2000 round
No.8 Circuit (1972–2026): 3.380 km (2.100 mi)[3]
Formula Three1:13.279[15]Juliano MoroDallara F3012001 Buenos Aires Grand Prix
Stock Car Pro Series1:17.657[16]Gabriel CasagrandeChevrolet Cruze Stock Car2023 Buenos Aires Stock Car Pro Series round
TC20001:18.970[17]Matías RossiToyota Corolla Cross2025 Buenos Aires TC2000 round
TCR Touring Car1:21.345[18]Jorge BarrioToyota GR Corolla Sport TCR2022 Buenos Aires TCR South America round
Formula Renault 2.01:21.355[19]Emiliano StangTito F4-A Renault2023 2nd Buenos Aires Fórmula Nacional Argentina round
Formula 41:21.372[20]Federico HermidaMygale M14-F42021 2nd Buenos Aires F4 Argentina round
Super Touring1:24.442[21]Oscar LarrauriAlfa Romeo 156 TS2000 2nd Buenos Aires SASTC round
500cc1:33.140Kenny RobertsYamaha YZR5001982 Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix
Truck racing1:39.515[22]Beto MonteiroIveco Truck2018 Buenos Aires Copa Truck round
125cc1:43.190Ricardo TormoSanvenero 1251982 Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix
No.15 Circuit (1972–2026): 5.968 km (3.708 mi)[3]
Formula One1:45.287Nelson PiquetBrabham BT49C1981 Argentine Grand Prix
Group 61:58.390[23]Reine WisellLola T2801972 1000 km Buenos Aires
Súper TC20002:09.572[24]Juan Ángel RossoFord Focus2017 Buenos Aires 200km
No.12 Circuit (1972–present): 5.651 km (3.511 mi)[3]
Turismo Carretera1:30.127[25]Juan Martín TruccoDodge Challenger SRT Hellcat2024 Buenos Aires Grand Prix
Porsche Carrera Cup1:37.879[26]Juan LorioPorsche 911 (997 I) GT3 Cup2018 1st Buenos Aires Porsche GT3 Cup Trophy Argentina round
TC20001:38.915[27]Mariano WernerToyota Corolla Mk.102010 Buenos Aires 200km
Turismo Nacional Clase 21:47.486[28]Juan Manuel DamianiToyota Etios2023 Buenos Aires Turismo Nacional round
Turismo Nacional Clase 31:56.048[29]José Manuel UrceraFord Focus III2023 Buenos Aires Turismo Nacional round
No.9 Circuit (1972–2026): 3.353 km (2.083 mi)[3]
Formula 30001:09.300[30]Andrea MonterminiReynard 91D1992 Buenos Aires Grand Prix – World Cup Formula 3000
Formula Three1:10.816[31]Nelson MerloDallara F3012008 Buenos Aires Grand Prix
Formula One1:11.220[32]Emerson FittipaldiLotus 72D1973 Argentine Grand Prix
Formula Two1:11.800[33]Clay RegazzoniChevron B401978 Buenos Aires Grand Prix
Stock Car Pro Series1:15.753[34]Rafael SuzukiChevrolet Cruze Stock Car2024 Buenos Aires Stock Car Pro Series round
Súper TC20001:18.239[35]Damián FineschiChevrolet Cruze Mk.22024 200 km de Buenos Aires
TCR Touring Car1:18.962[36]Matias CraveroHonda Civic Type R TCR (FK7)2024 Buenos Aires TCR South America round
Formula Renault 2.01:20.257[37]Jorge BarrioTito F4-A Renault2021 3rd Buenos Aires Formula Renault Argentina round
Porsche Carrera Cup1:20.695[38]Pablo OteroPorsche 911 (991 I) GT3 Cup2019 3rd Buenos Aires Porsche GT3 Cup Trophy Argentina round
Super Touring1:33.786[39]Ricardo RisattiFord Mondeo Ghia1997 4th Buenos Aires SASTC round
No.5 Circuit (1972–2026): 2.215 km (1.376 mi)[3]
Super Touring0:54.637[40]Javier BalzanoChevrolet Vectra 16v1997 2nd Buenos Aires SASTC round
No.7 Circuit (1972–2026): 2.607 km (1.620 mi)[3]
Formula Three0:46.114[41]Diego NunesDallara F3012006 Buenos Aires Grand Prix
Stock Car Brasil0.51.712[42]Ruben FontesChevrolet Astra2005 Buenos Aires Stock Car Brasil round
Súper TC20000:52.243[43]Julián SanteroToyota Corolla Mk.122020 4th Buenos Aires Súper TC2000 round
Formula Renault 2.00:52.306[44]Valentín JaraTito F4-A2025 Buenos Aires Fórmula 2 Argentina round
No.14 Circuit (1968–1971): 6.122 km (3.804 mi)[3]
Group 71:50.230[45]Chris CraftMcLaren M8C1971 1000 km Buenos Aires
Group 51:51.080[45]Gérard LarroussePorsche 917K1971 1000 km Buenos Aires
No.2 Circuit (1952–1971): 3.912 km (2.431 mi)[3]
Formula One1:36.100Stirling MossCooper T511960 Argentine Grand Prix
Formula Three1:38.700[46]Jean-Pierre BeltoiseMatra MS51967 Buenos Aires Grand Prix
Formula Junior1:43.100[47]Alberico PassadoreLotus 271964 Buenos Aires Grand Prix
500cc1:47.000Mike HailwoodMV Agusta 5001963 Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix
Formula Two1:48.400Alberto AscariFerrari Tipo 5001953 Argentine Grand Prix
250cc1:48.600Tom PhillisHonda RC1621961 Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix
Sports car racing1:59.300[48]José M. CollazoFerrari 225 S Berlinetta1953 Buenos Aires National race
No.1 Circuit (1952–1971): 2.620 km (1.628 mi)[3]
500cc1:17.700Benedicto CaldarellaMatchless G501962 Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix
No.10 Circuit (1952–1971): 3.140 km (1.951 mi)[3]
125cc1:22.100Tom PhillisHonda 2RC1431961 Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix
No.4 Circuit (1952–1971): 4.706 km (2.924 mi)[3]
Formula Two1:49.300[49]Ernesto BrambillaFerrari Dino 166 F21968 Gran Premio Argentine Airlines
Formula Junior2:16.100[50]Silvio MoserBrabham BT61964 Gran Premio Internacional ACA
Formula One2:19.500[51]Stirling Moss[a]
Giuseppe Farina[a]		Mercedes-Benz W196[a]
Ferrari 625 F1[a]		1955 Buenos Aires Grand Prix
Buenos Aires 1000 km Circuit (1955): 17.136 km (10.648 mi)
Sports car racing6:06.100[52]José Froilán GonzálezFerrari 118 LM1955 1000 km Buenos Aires
Turismo Carretera7:16.600[52]Pablo BirgerFord V-81955 1000 km Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires 1000 km Circuit (1954, 1956, 1958, 1960): 9.476 km (5.888 mi)
Sports car racing3:22.400[53]Richie GintherFerrari 250 TR 59/60 Fantuzzi Spyder1960 1000 km Buenos Aires

Concerts

The 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2011 Creamfields editions were held in the track, The Chemical Brothers, Carl Cox, John Digweed, LCD Soundsystem, James Zabiela, 2 Many DJs, Tiefschwarz, Steve Lawler, Satoshi Tomiie, Booka Shade, Deadmau5, David Guetta, Calvin Harris, among others playing here.

Notes

  1. Both drivers took the same lap time in this race independently.

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