Termas de Río Hondo GP
Termas de Río Hondo GP Anmerkungen:
Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo is a 4.805 km motorsport circuit in Santiago del Estero Province, Argentina. The circuit was originally built by the provincial government at a cost of 144 million pesos and opened in 2008. It was officially inaugurated on May 11, 2008, during a visit by Argentina's Touring Car Racing championship, drawing more than 65,000 spectators. The traditional Turismo Carretera series proved immensely popular at the inaugural meeting.
The circuit underwent a complete overhaul and rebuild in 2012-2013, based on design by Italian circuit designer Jarno Zaffelli using sophisticated computer simulation software to bring it up to FIM Grade A standards. This paved the way for MotoGP to debut there in 2014. The circuit became synonymous with thrilling MotoGP races ever since. On February 6, 2021, the circuit's pit buildings were destroyed by fire, but the grandstand, media centre, and pit garages were reconstructed before the 2022 Argentine Republic motorcycle Grand Prix. The 4.8-kilometer layout features 14 turns and includes a motor racing museum dedicated to Argentine ace Juan Manuel Fangio at the far end of the pit lane.
GP Anmerkungen:
The Grand Prix configuration at Autodromo Termas de Rio Hondo in Argentina delivers the full 4.806-kilometer FIA Grade 2 certified layout through 14 turns at this facility in Santiago del Estero province, designed by Jarno Zaffelli and opened in 2008. The GP circuit represents the complete challenge that hosted MotoGP World Championship from 2014-2019 and serves as Argentina's premier permanent road course facility. This configuration showcases the flowing high-speed character with long straights and fast sweeping corners that distinguish Termas from more technical circuits.
What distinguishes Termas de Rio Hondo's GP configuration is the combination of 1.076-kilometer main straight and flowing corner sequences creating one of South America's fastest permanent circuits with average speeds exceeding 180 km/h. Northern Argentina's climate creates extreme summer temperatures where track surfaces can exceed 60C during afternoon sessions. The GP layout established Termas as Argentina's flagship motorsport venue following Circuit Buenos Aires' closure, serving domestic racing series and hosting international championships across the complete 4.806-kilometer circuit that represents Argentine motorsport's modern era.
