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The Irish Sun
01-08-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Popular F1 track aiming to return after three decades as two-phase redevelopment takes place
FORMULA ONE could be set to make a return to an old stomping ground after almost THREE DECADES absent , reports claim. The Buenos Aires Grand Prix could be added to the ever-expanding F1 calendar soon enough - but the track must first undergo two stages of redevelopment. 5 The last F1 race held in Buenos Aires was in 1998 Credit: Getty 5 But the race could be set to return after a two-phase development Credit: Getty The first phase of the plan will see the Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez remodelled for the Moto GP by 2027. It will be the first time since 1999 that the capital city has hosted the race - which has been held in Termas de Rio Hondo since 2014. And the second phase will see the track also designed for F1 weekends. The flat circuit is being updated to be be fit for both riders and F1 drivers, with a full Grade A licence from the FIM needed. READ MORE F1 NEWS Two corners will be slightly widened to accommodate both formats. The last F1 race in Argentina was held in Buenos Aires at the Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez in 1998. The introduction of Alpine star F1 last season could be the trigger behind the return to Argentina . The 22-year-old was born and raised in the South American country, while the sport also penned a commercial deal with Argentine digital service provider Globant. Most read in Motorsport 5 Franco Colapinto's introduction to F1 could have moved the focus to Argentina Credit: Getty 5 The track held 20 races between in 1953 and 1998 in Buenos Aires Credit: AFP BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Globant CEO Martin Migoya added: "All the stars are kind of getting aligned, right? Because we closed the partnership with Formula 1 and then Franco got upgraded into Formula 1 and for us that is extremely important. "Those things happening with a lot of effort, with a lot of humbleness, with a lot of work and that at some point yields beautiful results. Glamorous TikToker Bianca Bustamante gives behind-the-scenes look at a Formula E race week "I think our partnership here, together with our support of Williams and Franco, is extremely important for our country, for our region and I think it will be beautiful to see how the things move forward." The track, opened in 1952, held 20 races between in 1953 and 1998 in Buenos Aires. T here is currently one F1 race held in Latin America, the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil at the Interlagos Circuit. 5
Scottish Sun
01-08-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Popular F1 track aiming to return after three decades as two-phase redevelopment takes place
The track will first host another sport TRACK BACK Popular F1 track aiming to return after three decades as two-phase redevelopment takes place Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORMULA ONE could be set to make a return to an old stomping ground after almost THREE DECADES absent, reports claim. The Buenos Aires Grand Prix could be added to the ever-expanding F1 calendar soon enough - but the track must first undergo two stages of redevelopment. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 The last F1 race held in Buenos Aires was in 1998 Credit: Getty 5 But the race could be set to return after a two-phase development Credit: Getty The first phase of the plan will see the Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez remodelled for the Moto GP by 2027. It will be the first time since 1999 that the capital city has hosted the race - which has been held in Termas de Rio Hondo since 2014. And the second phase will see the track also designed for F1 weekends. The flat circuit is being updated to be be fit for both riders and F1 drivers, with a full Grade A licence from the FIM needed. READ MORE F1 NEWS STAPP TALKING Verstappen finally confirms Red Bull decision just days after Horner sacked Two corners will be slightly widened to accommodate both formats. The last F1 race in Argentina was held in Buenos Aires at the Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez in 1998. The introduction of Alpine star Franco Colapinto to F1 last season could be the trigger behind the return to Argentina. The 22-year-old was born and raised in the South American country, while the sport also penned a commercial deal with Argentine digital service provider Globant. 5 Franco Colapinto's introduction to F1 could have moved the focus to Argentina Credit: Getty 5 The track held 20 races between in 1953 and 1998 in Buenos Aires Credit: AFP BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Globant CEO Martin Migoya added: "All the stars are kind of getting aligned, right? Because we closed the partnership with Formula 1 and then Franco got upgraded into Formula 1 and for us that is extremely important. "Those things happening with a lot of effort, with a lot of humbleness, with a lot of work and that at some point yields beautiful results. Glamorous TikToker Bianca Bustamante gives behind-the-scenes look at a Formula E race week "I think our partnership here, together with our support of Williams and Franco, is extremely important for our country, for our region and I think it will be beautiful to see how the things move forward." The track, opened in 1952, held 20 races between in 1953 and 1998 in Buenos Aires. There is currently one F1 race held in Latin America, the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil at the Interlagos Circuit.
The Sun
01-08-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Popular F1 track aiming to return after three decades as two-phase redevelopment takes place
FORMULA ONE could be set to make a return to an old stomping ground after almost THREE DECADES absent, reports claim. The Buenos Aires Grand Prix could be added to the ever-expanding F1 calendar soon enough - but the track must first undergo two stages of redevelopment. 5 5 The first phase of the plan will see the Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez remodelled for the Moto GP by 2027. It will be the first time since 1999 that the capital city has hosted the race - which has been held in Termas de Rio Hondo since 2014. And the second phase will see the track also designed for F1 weekends. The flat circuit is being updated to be be fit for both riders and F1 drivers, with a full Grade A licence from the FIM needed. Two corners will be slightly widened to accommodate both formats. The last F1 race in Argentina was held in Buenos Aires at the Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez in 1998. The introduction of Alpine star Franco Colapinto to F1 last season could be the trigger behind the return to Argentina. The 22-year-old was born and raised in the South American country, while the sport also penned a commercial deal with Argentine digital service provider Globant. 5 5 Globant CEO Martin Migoya added: "All the stars are kind of getting aligned, right? Because we closed the partnership with Formula 1 and then Franco got upgraded into Formula 1 and for us that is extremely important. "Those things happening with a lot of effort, with a lot of humbleness, with a lot of work and that at some point yields beautiful results. Glamorous TikToker Bianca Bustamante gives behind-the-scenes look at a Formula E race week "I think our partnership here, together with our support of Williams and Franco, is extremely important for our country, for our region and I think it will be beautiful to see how the things move forward." The track, opened in 1952, held 20 races between in 1953 and 1998 in Buenos Aires. There is currently one F1 race held in Latin America, the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil at the Interlagos Circuit. 5
Reuters
28-01-2025
- Automotive
- Reuters
Mercedes 1955 'streamliner' set to smash F1 record at auction
FELLBACH, Germany, Jan 28 (Reuters) - A sleek, long-nosed Mercedes raced by Stirling Moss and five-times Formula One world champion Juan Manuel Fangio in 1955 could become the most expensive grand prix car of all time at an auction in Stuttgart on Saturday. The W196 R Stromlinienwagen ("Streamline car"), one of only four complete examples in existence, is being sold by RM Sotheby's on behalf of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) at a target price of more than 50 million euros ($52 million). If it meets the estimate, it would also be the second costliest car ever sold at auction after a 1955 Mercedes 300SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe sportscar that changed hands for 135 million euros in May 2022. The most expensive grand prix car sold at auction to date was another ex-Fangio 1954 Mercedes W196 that fetched $29.6 million at Goodwood in 2013. The IMS car is the first streamline-bodied W196 R to become available for private ownership and, in its open-wheel form, was driven to victory by Fangio at the non-championship Buenos Aires Grand Prix in 1955. Moss raced it with the streamline body at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, retiring after setting the fastest lap at an average speed of 215.7 kph. Mercedes withdrew from factory-sponsored motorsport in 1955 after a Le Mans 24 Hours disaster that killed 84 people, returning to Formula One as an engine maker in 1994. The car is presented in its Monza livery with full documentation. "Without any doubt, it's the most beautiful race car in the world and ever. Nothing can compare. It's simply a masterpiece of style and design," Marcus Breitschwerdt, head of Mercedes-Benz heritage, told Reuters Television. "It is very fast. The top speed is actually above and beyond 300 kph. "I wouldn't expect that it's too much of an effort to get it back to driving condition. And we gladly will offer whoever buys the car to do it for them." The car, chassis number 00009/54, was donated to the IMS by Mercedes in 1965 and is being sold to raise funds for the museum's restoration efforts. The Indianapolis museum, which is aiming to become more U.S.-focused, is selling a total of 11 cars from its collection at three separate auctions this year. The Mercedes 'Silver Arrows' dominated the immediate pre- and post World War Two era of grand prix racing with the W196 R a world-beater in 1954 and 1955. The streamlined bodywork with enclosed wheels was used at high-speed circuits, with the open-wheeled version favoured for more twisty tracks. ($1 = 0.9598 euros)
