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Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez

Buenos Aires, Argentina · First GP: 1953

Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez is a 2.646 mi circuit in Buenos Aires, Argentina, featuring 19 turns. It has hosted 20 Grand Prix races since 1953.

Track Specs

2.646 mi

Length

19

Turns

Lap Record

1:27.981

Gerhard Berger (1997)

GP History

20

Total Races

1

Race Title

Argentine Grand Prix1953–1958, 1960, 1972–1975, 1977–1981, 1995–1998

Circuit Record Book

21

Total Races

16

Different Winners

4

Most Wins

N/A

Weather

Lap Record

1:27.981Gerhard Berger (1997)

Most Wins: Drivers

1
Juan Fangio4

1954–1957

2
Emerson Fittipaldi2

1973–1975

3
Damon Hill2

1995–1996

4
Alberto Ascari1

1953

5
Luigi Musso1

1956

Most Wins: Constructors

1
Ferrari4

1953–1998

2
Williams4

1980–1997

3
Maserati2

1954–1957

4
Team Lotus2

1973–1978

5
McLaren2

1974–1975

Longest Win Streak

Juan Fangio

2 consecutive wins (1954–1955)

Juan Fangio: 2 wins (1956–1957)

Damon Hill: 2 wins (1995–1996)

Most recent winner: Michael Schumacher (1998, Ferrari)

Historical Winners

YearRaceWinnerConstructor
1998Argentine Grand PrixMichael SchumacherFerrari
1997Argentine Grand PrixJacques VilleneuveWilliams
1996Argentine Grand PrixDamon HillWilliams
1995Argentine Grand PrixDamon HillWilliams
1981Argentine Grand PrixNelson PiquetBrabham
1980Argentine Grand PrixAlan JonesWilliams
1979Argentine Grand PrixJacques LaffiteLigier
1978Argentine Grand PrixMario AndrettiTeam Lotus
1977Argentine Grand PrixJody ScheckterWolf
1975Argentine Grand PrixEmerson FittipaldiMcLaren
1974Argentine Grand PrixDenny HulmeMcLaren
1973Argentine Grand PrixEmerson FittipaldiTeam Lotus
1972Argentine Grand PrixJackie StewartTyrrell
1960Argentine Grand PrixBruce McLarenCooper-Climax
1958Argentine Grand PrixStirling MossCooper
1957Argentine Grand PrixJuan FangioMaserati
1956Argentine Grand PrixLuigi MussoFerrari
1956Argentine Grand PrixJuan FangioFerrari
1955Argentine Grand PrixJuan FangioMercedes
1954Argentine Grand PrixJuan FangioMaserati
1953Argentine Grand PrixAlberto AscariFerrari

Circuit Analysis

At 4.5 turns per kilometre it has more corners per kilometre than the typical 2026 circuit, where the calendar average is 3.2. Its last Grand Prix was in 1998.

Across 20 Grands Prix here, 16 different drivers have won. Juan Fangio leads with 4 wins, and Ferrari is the most successful team with 4. 7 of 21 races were won from pole position, and winners lined up P3.6 on the grid on average. The lowest starting slot to win was P13, by Bruce McLaren in 1960.

Where is Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez located?

Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

When did Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez first host a Formula 1 Grand Prix?

Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez hosted its first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1953.

How long is the Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez circuit?

The Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez circuit is 4.259 km long with 19 turns.

What is the lap record at Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez?

The Formula 1 lap record at Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez is 1:27.981, set by Gerhard Berger in 1997.

Who has won the most races at Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez?

Juan Fangio leads all drivers with 4 wins at Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez.