To find traces of a Formula 1 Grand Prix in Argentina, we have to go back to 1998 and the victory of Michael Schumacher, his first of the season before finishing runner-up to Mika Häkkinen and McLaren. Since then, trips to South America for the premier motorsport category have been limited to the Brazilian Grand Prix.
However, the tenure of Franco Colapinto for the last 9 rounds of the season has rekindled a certain passion among the Albiceleste people for F1. At a time when the new national hero is brilliantly proving himself, Argentina is once again dreaming of a Grand Prix. For this, it was the government which took matters in hand, including the President of the Republic, Javier Milei.
During an event of the International Tourism Federation, Daniel Scioli, secretary of the nation for tourism, environment and sport, recognized that a process is underway to restore the Óscar y Juan Gálvez circuit of Buenos Aires in agreement with international standards.
« I know they are working to move it to Category 2, but we need to move it to Category 1he said to Jorge Macri, head of government of Buenos Aires, before continuing. I will take care of it because I discussed with President Javier Milei to bring back Formula 1. I have no doubt, discussions are already underway for it to return to our country because today, it is allowed to see things in the big picture. » From there to convincing Stefano Domenicali to give Argentina a place on the calendar, the road is still long but the ambition is real. So much so that a meeting is planned between the two camps for the Brazilian Grand Prix (November 1-3). After all, why not dream!
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