Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez
Race track in Buenos Aires, Argentina
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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).
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| Location | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Coordinates | 34°41′39.38″S 58°27′33.65″W |
| Capacity | 45,000 |
| FIA Grade | 4 (No. 6) |
| Operator | Secretaría de Deportes of GCBA [1] |
| Opened | 9 March 1952 |
| Former names | List
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| Major events | Future: 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) |
| Website | ciudadautodromo.com |
| No. 6 circuit with Senna S (1995–present) | |
| Length | 4.259 km (2.646 mi) |
| Turns | 19 |
| Race lap record | 1:27.981 ( Gerhard Berger, Benetton B197, 1997, F1) |
| No. 6 circuit (1972–present) | |
| Length | 4.101 km (2.548 mi) |
| Turns | 16 |
| Race lap record | 1:40.006 ( Genaro Trappa, Tatuus F4-T421, 2024, F4) |
| No. 15 circuit (1972–present) | |
| Length | 5.968 km (3.708 mi) |
| Turns | 16 |
| Race lap record | 1:45.287 ( Nelson Piquet, Brabham BT49C, 1981, F1) |
| No. 12 circuit (1972–present) | |
| Length | 5.651 km (3.511 mi) |
| Turns | 8 |
| Race lap record | 1:30.127 ( Juan Martín Trucco, Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, 2024, TC) |
| No. 9 circuit (1972–present) | |
| Length | 3.353 km (2.083 mi) |
| Turns | 14 |
| Race lap record | 1:09.300 ( Andrea Montermini, Reynard 91D, 1992, F3000) |
| No. 8 circuit (1972–present) | |
| Length | 3.380 km (2.100 mi) |
| Turns | 9 |
| Race lap record | 1:13.279 ( Juliano Moro, Dallara F301, 2001, F3) |
| No. 5 circuit (1972–present) | |
| Length | 2.115 km (1.314 mi) |
| Turns | 8 |
| Race lap record | 0:54.637 ( Javier Balzano, Chevrolet Vectra 16v, 1997, Super Touring) |
| No. 7 circuit (1972–present) | |
| Length | 2.607 km (1.620 mi) |
| Turns | 4 |
| Race lap record | 0:46.114 ( Diego Nunes, Dallara F301, 2006, F3) |
| No. 14 circuit (1968–1971) | |
| Length | 6.122 km (3.804 mi) |
| Turns | 13 |
| Race lap record | 1:50.230 ( Chris Craft, McLaren M8C, 1971, Group 7) |
| No. 2 circuit (1952–1971) | |
| Length | 3.912 km (2.431 mi) |
| Turns | 13 |
| Race lap record | 1:36.100 ( Stirling Moss, Cooper T51, 1960, F1) |
| No. 4 circuit (1952–1971) | |
| Length | 4.706 km (2.924 mi) |
| Turns | 16 |
| Race lap record | 1:49.300 ( Ernesto Brambilla, Ferrari Dino 166 F2, 1968, F3) |
Description
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
Main track with as used for F1 between 1995 and 1998
Entire track including the lake extension, as used for F1 from 1974 to 1981
Circuit N° 1 (1952–1971)
Circuit N° 2 (1952–1971)
Reverse version of Circuit N° 2, used for 1954 Argentine Grand Prix
Circuit N° 3 (1952–1971)
Circuit N° 4 (1952–1971)
Buenos Aires 1000 km Circuit (1954, 1956, 1958, 1960)
Buenos Aires 1000 km Circuit (1955)
Circuit N° 5 (1972–present)
Circuit N° 6 (1972–present)- Circuit N° 6 with Senna S used for Formula One 1995–1998 (1995–present)
Circuit N° 6 in the version used for motorcycle racing 1987, 1994–1995, 1998–1999
Circuit N° 7 (1972–present)
Circuit N° 8 (1972–present)
Circuit N° 9 (1972–present)
Circuit N° 9 with Senna S (1995–present)
Circuit N° 12 (1972–present)
Circuit N° 14 (1968–1971)- Circuit N° 15 (1972–present)
Circuit N° 15 with Senna S (1995–present)
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- Layout usage
- 1952–1958: Buenos Aires Grand Prix (La Temporada) – Formula Libre[5] (Circuits: No.4 for 1952, No.2 for 1953–1958)
- 1953–1998: Argentine Grand Prix – Formula 1[6][7] (Circuits: No.2 for 1953–1960, No.9 for 1971–1973, No.15 for 1974–1981, No.6 with Senna S for 1995–1998)
- 1964–1978: Buenos Aires Grand Prix – Formula 2, Formula 3, Formula Junior (Circuits: No.4 for 1964, No.15 for 1966–1968, No.12 for 1978)
- 1983–1985: Buenos Aires Grand Prix – Formula 2 Codasur (Circuit No.4)
- 1954–1960 / 1970–1972: 1000 km of Buenos Aires sports car series Grand Prix[8][9] (No.1 plus various street layouts for 1954, 1956, 1958, 1960, No. 1 with longer section of Autopista General Pablo Riccheri for 1955, No.14 for 1970–1971, No.15 for 1972)
- 1961–1999: Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix[10] (Circuits: No.2 for 1961 and 1963, No.1 for 1962, No.8 for 1982 and 1987, No.6 for 1981, 1994–1995 and 1998–1999)
- 2017–2018: 1000 km of Buenos Aires Turismo Carretera Grand Prix (Circuit No.12)
Fatal accidents
Events
- Future
- Grand Prix motorcycle racing
- Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix (1961–1963, 1981–1982, 1987, 1994–1995, 1998–1999, 2027)
- Former
- 200 Miles of Buenos Aires (1970)
- Buenos Aires Grand Prix (1952–1955, 1957–1959, 1964, 1966–1968, 1978, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989–1999, 2001, 2006, 2008–2009)
- Campeonato Sudamericano de GT (2013)
- Copa Truck (2018)
- F4 Argentina Championship (2021)
- F4 Brazilian Championship (2024)
- Formula 2 Argentina (2024)
- Formula 3 Sudamericana
- Buenos Aires Grand Prix (1987, 1989–1999, 2001, 2006, 2008–2009)
- Fórmula Nacional Argentina (1980–2010, 2014, 2016–2025)
- Formula One
- Argentine Grand Prix (1953–1958, 1960, 1972–1975, 1977–1981, 1995–1998)
- Formula Truck (2009–2011)
- Porsche Cup Brasil (2011, 2017)
- Porsche GT3 Cup Trophy Argentina (2018–2019)
- Sport Prototipo Argentino (1969-1973)
- Sport Prototipo Argentino (2023-) (2023)
- South American Super Touring Car Championship (1997–2001)
- Stock Car Pro Series (2005–2007, 2017, 2023–2024)
- TC2000 Championship (1979–2010, 2014, 2016–2025)
- TC2000 Championship
- 200 km de Buenos Aires (2004–2010, 2014, 2016–2019, 2021–2025)
- Top Race V6 (1997–2000, 2002–2003, 2007–2011, 2017, 2020–2025)
- Turismo Carretera (1952–1955, 1958–1970, 1974–1979, 1981–2014, 2017–2018, 2020–2021, 2023–2025)
- Turismo Carretera 2000 (2025)
- Turismo Carretera Pista (1995–2014, 2017–2018, 2020–2021, 2023–2025)
- Turismo Nacional (1963–1997, 2000–2003, 2017, 2021–2025)
- TCR Brazil Touring Car Championship (2024)
- TCR South America Touring Car Championship (2021–2022, 2024)
- World Sportscar Championship
- 1000 km Buenos Aires (1954–1958, 1960, 1971–1972)
Lap records
As of August 2025, the fastest official race lap records at the Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez are listed as:
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
- Both drivers took the same lap time in this race independently.
