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

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official tests. The track was to host the Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix 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 TC2000 Championship,

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

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race at the facility.

Events

; Current * March:

'' Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix'' * May:

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, Turismo Carretera Pista, , * June: TCR South America Touring Car Championship * July:

* October: GP3 Chile ; Former *

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(2015) * Fórmula Nacional Argentina (2013–2018, 2022) * Porsche Cup Brasil (2016–2017, 2022–2024) * (2018) * (2013–2015) * TC2000 Championship (2008–2011, 2013–2018, 2022, 2024) *

(2009–2011, 2013–2016, 2018–2019) *

** '' FIA WTCC Race of Argentina'' (2013–2017)

Multiple winners

Grand Prix motorcycle racing

Lap records

As of June 2025, the fastest 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