Argentine Formula One Grand Prix
The Autodromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez in Buenos Aires has not been used for the Argentine Grand Prix since 1998, despite its fine facilities. Instead, it is now used both for national motor racing meetings and for hosting major outdoor events.
The track was first developed in 1952 by Argentine President Juan Peron, who wanted to attract the worlds attention to the achievements of the country's best known and most successful racing driver; Juan Manual Fangio. The circuit was duly constructed on what had been just marshland outside Buenos Aires. When the circuit was first opened, it consisted of a newly built inner circuit combined with some existing local roads, creating a 3.6 mile track with 15 turns. After being extended to include a lakeside section with two fast straights it became the first truly international racing circuit in South America. In the very last Formula One Grand Prix held at the circuit, in 1998, David Coultard took pole position for McLaren, in the race however, it was Michael Schumacher in his red Ferrari that took the chequered flag for the win. After that Grand Prix in 98, financial problems made it impossible for further races to be held In Buenos Aires. |
AUTODROMO OSCAR ALFREDO GÁLVEZ LOCATION: Buenos Aires
CIRCUIT TYPE: Purpose-built
CIRCUIT LENGTH: 3.6 Miles
LAP RECORD: 1:27.981 - G.Berger 1997
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