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Buenos Aires mayor seeks F1 grand prix in meeting with CEO Domenicali

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 4:21 PM

Last updated Nov 6, 2026

Buenos Aires mayor seeks F1 grand prix in meeting with CEO Domenicali

Summary

Buenos Aires Mayor Jorge Macri met with Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali to advocate for an Argentine Grand Prix. Macri emphasized the need for renovations at the Oscar y Juán Alvez racetrack, which has hosted the event historically until 1998. Renovation work is over 60% complete, and Macri stated the objective is to have the racetrack ready for a follow-up meeting with F1 executives. He mentioned potential openings in the 2029 and 2030 F1 schedules and conveyed the city’s commitment to securing a long-term contract for the event. No immediate announcements regarding a race in Argentina are expected.

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Status Watch

•Macri met Domenicali during the ongoing Brazilian Grand Prix weekend.
•Renovations at the racetrack are 60% complete.
•Macri aims for the racetrack to be ready for future meetings.
•He highlighted a potential gap in the F1 calendar around 2029 and 2030.
•Macri views the investment in the racetrack as a matter of state.

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4:21 PMYahoo Sports — Buenos Aires mayor pushes for home grand prix in meeting with F1 CEO

What they're saying

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SAO PAULO (AP) — Buenos Aires Mayor Jorge Macri has met with Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali to push for a grand prix in Argentina again.Latin America has two races: Mexico's took place last weekend and Brazil's is ongoing though Sunday.
— Yahoo Sportsby MAURICIO SAVARESE

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