Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo is a

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circuit located in

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, 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 .

Racing background

The circuit hosted the third round of the Grand Prix motorcycle racing season in

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and

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, bringing

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back to

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after fifteen years. In 2013, the circuit also hosted Rounds 15 and 16 of the

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of the

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, and the first

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and

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official tests. The track was to host the

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in 2013, but the government's nationalisation of the local subsidiary of

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, and the ensuing cancellation of gas exports to Argentina raised concerns for the safety of the Honda MotoGP team that is sponsored by the Spanish oil company, forcing a one-year postponement. In previous years, the circuit has also hosted events in the

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and

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series. On February 6, 2021, the circuit's pit buildings were destroyed due to a fire. No human victims were reported.

Events

; Current * April:

'' * May:

, Cordoba Pista * June:

, TC 2000 Series,

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* July:

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* August:

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, Porsche Cup Brasil, Turismo Pista * September: Cordoba Pista ; Former *

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(2009–2011, 2013–2016) *

'' (2013–2017)

Multiple winners

Grand Prix motorcycle racing

Lap records

The official race lap records at the Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo are listed as:

Racing background

Events

Multiple winners

Grand Prix motorcycle racing

Lap records

Notes

References

External links