Argentina Lobbies for a 25th F1® Slot

 

The Formula 1 calendar is the most coveted piece of real estate in global motorsport, and even in world sports, it matches anything. 

The sport is currently experiencing an unprecedented surge in popularity, and the competition for a spot is fiercer than ever.

Today, a major contender is now Argentina, as the South American country makes a significant push to bring the Grand Prix back to Buenos Aires, lobbying aggressively for a 25th slot on the highly sought-after 2027 calendar.

A Legacy Forged by Genius

Argentina’s claim to F1 history is unparalleled in South America, thanks entirely to the legend of Juan Manuel Fangio. Many consider him to be the most significant driver of all time.

Fangio, the Argentinian maestro, dominated the 1950s, clinching five World Championships with four different teams (Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Mercedes, and Ferrari). His incredible skill, sheer brute strength, and strategic genius defined the sport’s earliest, most dangerous era.

Fangio is not the only hero. Argentina produced other F1 legends, and the country hosted the Argentine Grand Prix intermittently from 1953 to 1998 at the Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez in Buenos Aires. 

The passion is still there, and the country has a deep, rich racing lineage waiting to be rekindled.

The New Generation: Franco Colapinto and Pagani’s Roots

The timing for a return could not be better. Argentina now has a new homegrown hero in Franco Colapinto, who made his F1 debut with Williams in 2024 and is currently competing for Alpine.

Additionally, the race had a home in Argentina, and the last Formula One motor race held at the Gran Premio Marlboro Argentina was in Buenos Aires in 1998.

Furthermore, Argentina’s engineering genius extends to the world of hypercars. Horacio Pagani, the founder of the legendary Pagani Automobili, is Argentinian. Pagani itself was initially intended to be named the "Fangio F1" and was heavily influenced by the World Champion, who was instrumental in helping Pagani secure the supply of Mercedes-AMG engines. 

This legacy of high-performance innovation provides a powerful narrative for the country’s return to the pinnacle of motorsport.

Most would agree that the F1 calendar currently lacks sufficient presence in South America, making a return to Argentina strategically vital for the sport’s global footprint. 

Reports confirm that the Autódromo de Oscar y Juan Gálvez in Buenos Aires has been completely renovated, already confirmed to host MotoGP again in 2027. The next logical step is to bring F1 back.

And as always, when the lights go out and the drama unfolds, here at Senate Grand Prix, there is only one winner, and that's you, the race fans!