Idman.biz
Following the extension of Argentinian Franco Colapinto's contract with Alpine, talks have intensified in the paddock about the return of the Argentine Grand Prix to the Formula 1 calendar.
Idman.Biz reports that journalist Joe Saward reported this in his blog.
Buenos Aires officials have prepared a comprehensive plan for the reconstruction of the track and have already allocated $110 million for the work. The track will close at the end of November, demolition of existing pits and construction of new infrastructure will begin. The project is led by Hermann Tilke, a renowned architect and designer of the most modern Formula 1 tracks.
The first step will be preparations for the 2027 MotoGP round. After that, the track can be further improved to accommodate the 2028 Formula 1 race. Logistic alignment makes this prospect particularly attractive: holding rounds consecutively in Buenos Aires and São Paulo will significantly reduce transportation costs and give the championship two South American Grand Prix for the price of one.
The country's economic stabilization under the leadership of President Javier Milei is also helping F1 return to Argentina after more than 20 years. The last Argentine Grand Prix was held in 1998.
