The Argentine Republic motorcycle Grand Prix is the
Argentine
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round of the
FIM
FIM may refer to:
Organizations and companies
* Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme, the International Motorcycling Federation
* Flint Institute of Music, in Michigan, United States
* Fox Interactive Media, now News Corp. Digital Media
* ...
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Grand Prix motorcycle racing is the premier class of motorcycle road racing events held on road circuits sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). Independent motorcycle racing events have been held since the start ...
championship. The Grand Prix returned in
2014
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with a race at
Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo
Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo is a 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 designe ...
. Previously, the event was held ten times at the
Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez in the capital city of Buenos Aires between
1961
Events January
* January 3
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and
1999
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and was known as the Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix.
The event is due to take place at the Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo until at least 2025.
Official names and sponsors
*1982, 1987: Grand Prix de la República Argentina (no official sponsor)
*1994–1995: Grand Prix
Marlboro
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*1998–1999: Gran Premio Marlboro de Argentina
*2014–2015: Gran Premio
Red Bull
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de la República Argentina
*2016–2019: Gran Premio
Motul de la República Argentina
*2022: Gran Premio
Michelin
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de la República Argentina
Winners of the Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix
''A pink background indicates an event that was not part of the
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Grand Prix motorcycle racing is the premier class of motorcycle road racing events held on road circuits sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). Independent motorcycle racing events have been held since the start ...
championship.''
Multiple winners (riders)
Multiple winners (manufacturers)
By year
References
External links
History of the Grand Prix of Argentina
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Recurring sporting events established in 1960
1960 establishments in Argentina