The rise of Franco Colapinto and its promising performances with Williams rekindle the enthusiasm of Argentinian fans for the Formula 1. His new position as reserve pilot at Alpine further accentuates this enthusiasm. At the heart of this dynamic, the official account of the Maximum published a message urging the return of F1 to Argentina.
On InstagramF1 shared a photo carousel titled “The day F1 arrived in Argentina”which particularly caught the attention of those following the negotiations for the return of F1, including Colapinto, who joined the movement with several messages. “It’s time for it to come back. A little pink racing car at full speed on the Gálvez”commented the 21-year-old Argentine runner. He also shared the photo album in story, adding the message: “You want F1 more than we do”.
The official account of Great Circus recalled the heritage of Formula 1 in Argentina through eight historic scenes. In total, the country has hosted 21 Grands Prix, the last having taken place on April 12, 1998. The opening of the album remembers the very first, contested on January 18, 1953. “A day like today, but in 1953, F1 arrived for the first time in Buenos Aires. A circuit with a rich history”specifies the text of the post.
The first Grand Prix in 1953 was won by the legendary Alberto Ascari on Ferrari. The post also includes an image from 1955, where the famous Juan Manuel Fangio imposed itself. Other photos show the 1974 podium with Clay Regazzoni, Niki Lauda and the winner Denny Hulme. Images from 1975, 1980, 1981 and 1995 are also shown.
The last image is from 1998 and shows Michael Schumacherwinner of this Grand Prix, holding an Argentine banner and wearing the emblematic red jumpsuit of the Italian team. Note that all Formula 1 races contested in the country took place in Oscar and Juan Gálvez Autodrome.
According to information collected by Infobaeduring a meeting between the Secretary of the Environment, Tourism and Sport of the Nation, Daniel Scioli; the president of Automobile Club Argentino (ACA), Cesar Carman; et Stefano DomenicaliCEO of the Formula One Management (FOM)as part of the last Brazilian GP, the Gálvez would be the circuit proposed to host a possible return of Formula 1 to Argentina.
However, much work remains to be done to realize this dream. One of the major challenges is to establish a stable and reliable financing plan, estimated at around $40 million per year, over a three to five year contract.
In addition, it will be necessary to renovate the Buenos Aires circuit to upgrade it to Grade 1because it is currently classified as Grade 2 by the FIA.
“The meeting was very positive and we have a lot of work to do. We know how demanding and complex organizing this event is. By joining forces and tackling different technical aspects, I am confident that the conditions are being put in place for the return of F1 to Argentina”said Scioli on this subject.
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