Milei puts himself in the driver's seat to bring F1 back to Argentina

Argentine President Javier Milei has declared his commitment to reviving Formula 1 racing in Argentina, a nation that has not hosted the prestigious motorsport event since 1998. Milei expressed his personal dedication to drumming up support for the initiative in the coming weeks.

As part of his efforts, Milei announced he will attend the International Automobile Federation's (FIA) Americas Congress. The congress is scheduled to take place from August 31 to September 2 in Buenos Aires and is hosted by the Automovil Club Argentino. This event marks Argentina's return to the international motorsport scene after a nearly three-decade absence.

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We are going to work to have Formula 1 back in Argentina again.

Momentum for Formula 1's return has been building, with significant renovations underway at the Oscar and Juan Galvez Autodrome in Buenos Aires. The venue is being upgraded to achieve Grade 1 circuit status, a prerequisite for hosting Formula 1 races. The circuit has already secured a MotoGP visit for 2027, and the ongoing renovation work is being accelerated to obtain the necessary FIA license, with the hope of a potential Formula 1 return in the upcoming seasons.

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I'm also going to have a meeting with the people from the FIA.