As Motorsport.com Italia reports, the legendary Autodromo Oscar y Juan Galvez in Buenos Aires is waking up from a long slumber. The opposite straight and the section spanning from turn 7 to turn 12 have already received the first of three scheduled asphalt layers. It is a stunning sight to see these heavy machines reshaping a venue preparing to host the premier class once again.
According to the timeline released by the City Government, the pits building is slated for completion in January, with the final asphalt layers following in February. March will see the completion of the tunnel and the painting of the track surface. The MotoGP circus is scheduled to return to Buenos Aires from April 9 to April 11, 2027, marking a comeback after 28 years away.
The repaving process kicked off in October, driven by three separate crews working simultaneously. Each crew fields a truck carrying hot mix asphalt, a paver, and two rollers. Autopistas Urbanas, the entity in charge of the project, implemented the SmoothRide system to ensure the final surface strictly adheres to the blueprint drawn up by German engineer Hermann Tilke. To combat potential weather delays caused by extraordinary rainfall tied to the El Niño phenomenon, night shifts have also been introduced.
Meanwhile, excavation for the new 400-meter tunnel running beneath the main straight before turn 1 is already finished. This vital link will feature two-way vehicle traffic alongside a pedestrian walkway. On the safety front, 1,700 meters of protective barriers have already been installed, with the first 350 meters officially certified. When completed, the MotoGP layout will stretch 4.3 kilometers across 14 corners, featuring nine right-handers and five left-handers, with track widths fluctuating between 12 and 18 meters with the widest point at turn 1.
Beyond two wheels, the city is also eyeing a return for four-wheel giants. City Head of Government Jorge Macri presented a proposal to Formula 1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali during the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend at Interlagos. City sports secretary Fabián Turnes noted that discussions touched upon a potential reserve spot and a five-year contract, though a starting year for the first race has not yet been locked in. The proposed Formula 1 layout would measure 4.87 kilometers with 15 corners.
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