Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo
Hard surfaced race track in Argerntina
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Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo is a 4.805 km (2.986 mi) motorsport circuit located in Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina. The circuit was opened in 2008 and underwent a complete overhaul and rebuild process in 2012, based on design by the Italian circuit designer Jarno Zaffelli.[1]
Grand Prix Circuit (2013–present) | |
| Location | Termas de Río Hondo, Santiago del Estero, Argentina |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 27°30′21.1″S 64°54′52.1″W |
| FIA Grade | 2[a] |
| Broke ground | 2007 |
| Opened | 10 May 2008 |
| Major events | Current: Turismo Carretera (2008–2019, 2022–present) Turismo Nacional (2009, 2011, 2013–2019, 2022, 2024–present) Former: Grand Prix motorcycle racing Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix (2014–2019, 2022–2023, 2025) WTCC Race of Argentina (2013–2017) TCR South America (2022–2025) Porsche Cup Brasil (2016–2017, 2022–2024) TC2000 (2008–2011, 2013–2018, 2022, 2024) Top Race V6 (2009–2011, 2013–2016, 2018–2019) |
| Website | http://autodromotermas.com |
| Grand Prix Circuit (2013–present) | |
| Length | 4.805 km (2.986 mi) |
| Turns | 14 |
| Race lap record | 1:38.243 ( Marc Márquez, Ducati Desmosedici GP25, 2025, MotoGP) |
| Short Circuit (2013–present) | |
| Length | 4.430 km (2.753 mi) |
| Turns | 11 |
| Race lap record | 1:34.695 ( Mariano Werner, Ford Mustang, 2026, TC) |
| Original Circuit (2008–2012) | |
| Length | 4.351 km (2.704 mi) |
| Turns | 10 |
| Race lap record | 1:34.005 ( Mariano Werner, Toyota Corolla, 2010, TC2000) |
Racing background
The circuit hosted the third round of the Grand Prix motorcycle racing season in 2014 and 2015, bringing Grand Prix motorcycle racing back to Argentina after fifteen years.[2] In 2013, the circuit also hosted Rounds 15 and 16 of the FIA WTCC Race of Argentina of the World Touring Car Championship, and the first MotoGP and Moto2 official tests.[3][4] The track was to host the Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix in 2013,[5] but the government's nationalisation of the local subsidiary of Repsol, and the ensuing cancellation of gas exports to Argentina raised concerns for the safety of the Honda MotoGP team that is sponsored by the Spanish oil company, forcing a one-year postponement.[6] In previous years, the circuit has also hosted events in the TC2000 Championship, Top Race V6, Turismo Nacional and Formula Renault Argentina series.
On February 6, 2021, the circuit's pit buildings were destroyed due to a fire. No human victims were reported.[7] After the fire, the grandstand, media centre, and pit garages were reconstructed. The reconstruction works were completed before the 2022 Argentine Republic motorcycle Grand Prix.[8]
On 21 March 2023, Penske Entertainment CEO Mark Miles and VP Michael Montri paid a visit to the circuit to tour the property and evaluate the possibility of holding a future IndyCar race at the facility.[9]
Events
- Current
- April: GP3 Chile
- May: Turismo Carretera, Turismo Carretera Pista, Fórmula 2 Argentina
- July: Turismo Nacional
- September: Turismo Pista, Turismo Carretera 2000
- October: GP3 Chile
- Former
- Formula 4 Sudamericana (2015)
- Fórmula Nacional Argentina (2013–2018, 2022)
- Grand Prix motorcycle racing
- Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix (2014–2019, 2022–2023, 2025)
- Porsche Cup Brasil (2016–2017, 2022–2024)
- Porsche GT3 Cup Trophy Argentina (2018)
- Top Race NOA (2013–2015)
- TC Junior (2025)
- TC2000 Championship (2008–2011, 2013–2018, 2022, 2024)
- TCR South America Touring Car Championship (2022–2025)
- Top Race V6 (2009–2011, 2013–2016, 2018–2019)
- World Touring Car Championship
- FIA WTCC Race of Argentina (2013–2017)
Multiple winners
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
| # Wins | Rider | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Marc Márquez |
2014, 2016, 2019, 2025 |
| 2 |  Johann Zarco |
2015, 2016 |
 Marco Bezzecchi |
2018, 2023 |
Lap records
As of May 2026, the fastest official race lap records at the Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo are listed as:
Notes
- Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo's Grade 2 licence expired 17 July 2019.