Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo
MotoGP) | |
Short Circuit (2013–present) | |
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Length | 4.430 km (2.753 miles) |
Turns | 11 |
Race lap record | 1:35.691 (Juan José Ebarlín, Chevrolet Chevy, 2018, Turismo Carretera) |
Original Circuit (2008–2012) | |
Length | 4.351 km (2.703 miles) |
Turns | 10 |
Race lap record | 1:34.005 (Mariano Werner, Toyota Corolla, 2010, TC2000) |
Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo is a 4.805 km (2.986 mi) motorsport circuit located in Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina. The circuit was opened in 2008 and underwent a complete overhaul and rebuild process in 2012, based on design by the Italian circuit designer Jarno Zaffelli .[1]
Racing background
The circuit hosted the third round of the
On February 6, 2021, the circuit's pit buildings were destroyed due to a fire. No human victims were reported.[7] After the fire, the grandstand, media centre, and pit garages were reconstructed. The reconstruction works were completed before the 2022 Argentine Republic motorcycle Grand Prix.[8]
On 21 March 2023, Penske Entertainment CEO Mark Miles and VP Michael Montri paid a visit to the circuit to tour the property and evaluate the possibility of holding a future IndyCar race at the facility.[9]
Events
- Current
- May: Turismo Carretera, Turismo Nacional, TC Pista
- September: Porsche Cup Brasil
- November: TCR South America Touring Car Championship
- Former
- Formula 4 Sudamericana (2015)
- Grand Prix motorcycle racing
- Argentine Republic motorcycle Grand Prix (2014–2019, 2022–2023)
- Porsche GT3 Cup Trophy Argentina (2018)
- TC2000 Championship (2008–2011, 2013–2017, 2022)
- Top Race NOA (2013–2015)
- Top Race V6 (2009–2011, 2013–2016)
- World Touring Car Championship
- FIA WTCC Race of Argentina (2013–2017)
Multiple winners
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
# Wins | Rider | Years won |
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3 | Marc Márquez | 2014, 2016, 2019 |
2 | Johann Zarco | 2015, 2016 |
Marco Bezzecchi | 2018, 2023 |
Lap records
As of September 2023, the fastest official race lap records at the Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo are listed as:
Notes
- ^ Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo's Grade 2 licence expired 17 July 2019.
References
- ^ "Unlocking the mysteries of Termas de Rio Hondo: An Interview with Jarno Zaffelli". Sportskeeda. 24 April 2014. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
- ^ "2014 Calendar". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. Archived from the original on 26 April 2017. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ^ http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2013/termas+de+rio+hondo+statement MotoGP in Termas de Rio Hondo
- ^ "2014 MotoGP Schedule Announced: Laguna Seca Dropped". Fox Sports. October 2, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
- ^ "MotoGP to return to Argentina in 2013". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 13 September 2011. Archived from the original on 20 October 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2011.
- ^ "Officially Confirmed: Argentina MotoGP Round Postponed Until 2014, Qatar A Week Later". 23 November 2012. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
- ^ "MotoGP Argentina Grand Prix Venue Goes up in Flames". MSN.
- ^ a b c d "Termas de Río Hondo - Racing Circuits". Racingcircuits.info. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ Marshall Pruett (21 March 2023). "IndyCar contingent checks out potential Argentina race venue". Racer.
- ^ "Guilherme Salas voa e bate o recorde do circuito de Termas de Río Hondo! A dupla de Alceu Feldmann registrou o tempo de 1:41.243 e é o dono da melhor volta da classificação da etapa 7 do campeonato da @porschecupbrasil". 10 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ "2022 Fecha 05/Termas de Río Hondo". Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ "WTCC 2017 » Termas de Río Hondo Round 12 Results". Retrieved 16 December 2022.
- ^ "2015 Turismo Carretera Termas de Río Hondo A". Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ "2022 TCR South America Termas de Rio Hondo". Retrieved 30 October 2022.
- ^ "WTCC 2013 » Termas de Río Hondo Round 16 Results". Retrieved 1 April 2023.
- ^ "Fórmula Nacional Argentina - 2022 Fecha 04 - Termas de Río Hondo". Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ "2018 Turismo Carretera Termas de Rio Hondo". Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ "2010 Turismo Competición 2000 Termas de Rio Hondo". Retrieved 12 July 2022.
- ^ "2010 Turismo Carretera Termas de Rio Hondo". Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ "Fórmula Nacional Argentina - 2011 Fecha 07 - Termas de Río Hondo - Carrera Final Fórmula Renault 2,0 Carrera, 15 Vts., 64,125 Kms, Má, 30 Min. 10:50 Hs". Retrieved 11 September 2023.
External links
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