The circuit was later renamed after Argentinian racing driver brothers, Juan Gálvez and Oscar Alfredo Gálvez. It is situated on flat lands surrounded by large grandstands, giving most spectators an excellent view area of the whole circuit. The circuit is notable for the large number of alternative layouts to accommodate different forms of racing.
The circuit was originally constructed on swampland in Villa Riachuelo, the southernmost barrio of Buenos Aires. Some races were run without the twisty infield section, reducing lap times significantly. The 1000 km Buenos Aires sports car event used the Autódromo as well as sections of highway situated near the track from 1954 to 1960. The 1000 km event would return again from 1970 to 1972, but using just the Autódromo section.
Twenty Formula One Argentine Grand Prix races were held in the Autódromo between 1953 and 1998. Formula One used a number of different configurations. The No.2 circuit was used from 1954–1960, the No.9 circuit was used from 1971–1973, and the very fast No.15 layout was used from 1974–1981. This No.15 layout added 2 long straights and a long third corner between the two straights often taken in top gear flat out, which provided an exciting view for spectators. Cars exited the third corner often on the brink of spinning off or crashing at 305 km/h (190 mph) and were flat out for 40 seconds through the section.
The Argentine Grand Prix was dropped from the 1982 calendar because of Argentina's invasion of the Falkland Islands and Carlos Reutemann's sudden retirement after the 1982 Brazilian Grand Prix. The twisty No.6 configuration, though using S de Senna instead of Tobogán, was used from 1995–1998, but that version of the circuit was not popular with Formula One. After the 1998 race, there was no money for the race to be held and it was dropped.
Ten Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix races were held in the Autódromo between 1961 and 1999. It will return in 2027 with a major redevelopment programme to bring the track to FIA Grade 2 (Then Grade 1) to host MotoGP. The Buenos Aires Grand Prix was held in the Autódromo from 1952 to 2009.
From 1952–1955, the circuit was known as Autódromo 17 de Octubre. From 1955 to the mid-1960s, it was named Autódromo Municipal Ciudad de Buenos Aires. From the mid-1960s to 1989, it was Autódromo Municipal del Parque Almirante Brown de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires. From 1989–2008, it was Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez. From 2008–present, it has been known as Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez.
The Buenos Aires Grand Prix (La Temporada) – Formula Libre used Circuit No.4 for 1952 and No.2 for 1953–1958. The Argentine Grand Prix – Formula 1 used Circuit No.2 for 1953–1960, No.9 for 1971–1973, No.15 for 1974–1981, and No.6 with Senna S for 1995–1998. The Buenos Aires Grand Prix – Formula 2, Formula 3, Formula Junior used Circuit No.4 for 1964, No.15 for 1966–1968, and No.12 for 1978. The Buenos Aires Grand Prix – Formula 2 Codasur used Circuit No.4 from 1983–1985.
The 1000 km of Buenos Aires sports car series Grand Prix used No.1 plus various street layouts for 1954, 1956, 1958, 1960. It used No.1 with a longer section of Autopista General Pablo Riccheri for 1955, No.14 for 1970–1971, and No.15 for 1972. The Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix used Circuit No.2 for 1961 and 1963, No.1 for 1962, No.8 for 1982 and 1987, and No.6 for 1981, 1994–1995 and 1998–1999. The 1000 km of Buenos Aires Turismo Carretera Grand Prix used Circuit No.12 from 2017–2018.
Future events include the Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix in 2027. Former events include the 200 Miles of Buenos Aires (1970), Buenos Aires Grand Prix (1952–1955, 1957–1959, 1964, 1966–1968, 1978, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989–1999, 2001, 2006, 2008–2009), Campeonato Sudamericano de GT (2013), and Copa Truck (2018). Other former events include F4 Argentina Championship (2021), F4 Brazilian Championship (2024), Formula 2 Argentina (2024), and Formula 3 Sudamericana.
The Argentine Grand Prix (Formula One) was held from 1953–1958, 1960, 1972–1975, 1977–1981, 1995–1998. Other past events include Formula Truck (2009–2011), Porsche Cup Brasil (2011, 2017), Porsche GT3 Cup Trophy Argentina (2018–2019), Sport Prototipo Argentino (1969-1973, 2023), South American Super Touring Car Championship (1997–2001), and Stock Car Pro Series (2005–2007, 2017, 2023–2024). The TC2000 Championship was held from 1979–2010, 2014, 2016–2025, including the 200 km de Buenos Aires (2004–2010, 2014, 2016–2019, 2021–2025).
Further past events include Top Race V6 (1997–2000, 2002–2003, 2007–2011, 2017, 2020–2025), Turismo Carretera (1952–1955, 1958–1970, 1974–1979, 1981–2014, 2017–2018, 2020–2021, 2023–2025), Turismo Carretera 2000 (2025), Turismo Carretera Pista (1995–2014, 2017–2018, 2020–2021, 2023–2025), Turismo Nacional (1963–1997, 2000–2003, 2017, 2021–2025), TCR Brazil Touring Car Championship (2024), TCR South America Touring Car Championship (2021–2022, 2024), and World Sportscar Championship (1000 km Buenos Aires) (1954–1958, 1960, 1971–1972).
The 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2011 Creamfields editions were held in the track. Artists such as The Chemical Brothers, Carl Cox, John Digweed, LCD Soundsystem, James Zabiela, 2 Many DJs, Tiefschwarz, Steve Lawler, Satoshi Tomiie, Booka Shade, Deadmau5, David Guetta, and Calvin Harris played here.
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