MotoGP Roars Back to Buenos Aires in 2027, Eyes F1 Revival

After a 28-year hiatus, MotoGP will return to Buenos Aires in 2027, hosted at the revamped Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez, city officials announced. The move, part of a broader push to restore the city’s motorsport legacy, also signals ambitions to bring Formula 1 back to Argentina, last held at the same circuit in 1998 when Michael Schumacher claimed victory.

Mayor Jorge Macri, speaking at the historic racetrack, declared, “Buenos Aires is reclaiming its status as the region’s motorsport capital.” The city will launch a major renovation in October, upgrading the track, pits, paddock, and safety zones to meet global standards, with designs by Tilke Engineers & Architects aiming for FIA Grade 1 certification for potential F1 hosting.

Since 2014, Argentina’s MotoGP races have been held at Termas de Río Hondo, 1,100 km from the capital. The shift to Buenos Aires, a more accessible location, is expected to draw 150,000 spectators and generate $150 million in economic impact, boosting hospitality, gastronomy, and tourism.

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“This elite competition will thrill fans and showcase Buenos Aires to millions worldwide,” Macri said, highlighting global broadcasts in over 200 countries. Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP’s rights holder Dorna Sports, called the move a “flagship moment” for the sport in Latin America.

The 2026 MotoGP season will see no Argentine race, marking a one-year hiatus before the capital’s grand return.

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