Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo
 Grand Prix Circuit (2013–present) | |
| Location | Termas de Río Hondo, Santiago del Estero, Argentina |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 27°30′21.1″S 64°54′52.1″W / 27.505861°S 64.914472°W |
| FIA Grade | 2[a] |
| Broke ground | 2007 |
| Opened | 10 May 2008 |
| Major events | Current: Turismo Carretera (2008–2019, 2022–present) Turismo Nacional (2009, 2011, 2013–2019, 2022, 2024–present) Former: Grand Prix motorcycle racing Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix (2014–2019, 2022–2023, 2025) WTCC Race of Argentina (2013–2017) TCR South America (2022–2025) Porsche Cup Brasil (2016–2017, 2022–2024) TC2000 (2008–2011, 2013–2018, 2022, 2024) Top Race V6 (2009–2011, 2013–2016, 2018–2019) |
| Website | http://autodromotermas.com |
| Grand Prix Circuit (2013–present) | |
| Length | 4.805 km (2.986 mi) |
| Turns | 14 |
| Race lap record | 1:38.243 ( Marc Márquez, Ducati Desmosedici GP25, 2025, MotoGP) |
| Short Circuit (2013–present) | |
| Length | 4.430 km (2.753 mi) |
| Turns | 11 |
| Race lap record | 1:34.695 ( Mariano Werner, Ford Mustang, 2026, TC) |
| Original Circuit (2008–2012) | |
| Length | 4.351 km (2.704 mi) |
| Turns | 10 |
| Race lap record | 1:34.005 ( Mariano Werner, Toyota Corolla, 2010, TC2000) |
Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo is a 4.805 km (2.986 mi) 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 designer Jarno Zaffelli.[1]
Racing background
[edit]
The circuit hosted the third round of the Grand Prix motorcycle racing season in 2014 and 2015, bringing Grand Prix motorcycle racing back to Argentina after fifteen years.[2] In 2013, the circuit also hosted Rounds 15 and 16 of the FIA WTCC Race of Argentina of the World Touring Car Championship, and the first MotoGP and Moto2 official tests.[3][4] The track was to host the Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix in 2013,[5] but the government's nationalisation of the local subsidiary of Repsol, 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.[6] In previous years, the circuit has also hosted events in the TC2000 Championship, Top Race V6, Turismo Nacional 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.[7] 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.[8]
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 IndyCar race at the facility.[9]
Events
[edit]- Current
- April: GP3 Chile
- May: Turismo Carretera, Turismo Carretera Pista, Fórmula 2 Argentina
- July: Turismo Nacional
- September: Turismo Pista, Turismo Carretera 2000
- October: GP3 Chile
- Former
- Formula 4 Sudamericana (2015)
- Fórmula Nacional Argentina (2013–2018, 2022)
- Grand Prix motorcycle racing
- Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix (2014–2019, 2022–2023, 2025)
- Porsche Cup Brasil (2016–2017, 2022–2024)
- Porsche GT3 Cup Trophy Argentina (2018)
- Top Race NOA (2013–2015)
- TC Junior (2025)
- TC2000 Championship (2008–2011, 2013–2018, 2022, 2024)
- TCR South America Touring Car Championship (2022–2025)
- Top Race V6 (2009–2011, 2013–2016, 2018–2019)
- World Touring Car Championship
- FIA WTCC Race of Argentina (2013–2017)
Multiple winners
[edit]Grand Prix motorcycle racing
[edit]| # Wins | Rider | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Marc Márquez |
2014, 2016, 2019, 2025 |
| 2 |  Johann Zarco |
2015, 2016 |
 Marco Bezzecchi |
2018, 2023 |
Lap records
[edit]As of May 2026, the fastest official race lap records at the Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo are listed as:
Notes
[edit]- ↑ Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo's Grade 2 licence expired 17 July 2019.
References
[edit]- ↑ "Unlocking the mysteries of Termas de Rio Hondo: An Interview with Jarno Zaffelli". Sportskeeda. 24 April 2014. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
- ↑ "2014 Calendar". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 2014. Archived from the original on 26 April 2017. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ↑ "Preparations continue at Termas de Rio Hondo". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 8 May 2013. Archived from the original on 28 May 2013. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
- ↑ "2014 MotoGP Schedule Announced: Laguna Seca Dropped". Fox Sports. 2 October 2013. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
- ↑ "MotoGP to return to Argentina in 2013". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 13 September 2011. Archived from the original on 20 October 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2011.
- ↑ "Officially Confirmed: Argentina MotoGP Round Postponed Until 2014, Qatar A Week Later". 23 November 2012. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
- ↑ "MotoGP Argentina Grand Prix Venue Goes up in Flames". MSN. 6 February 2021. Archived from the original on 1 August 2021. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Termas de Río Hondo - Racing Circuits". Racingcircuits.info. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ↑ Marshall Pruett (21 March 2023). "IndyCar contingent checks out potential Argentina race venue". Racer.
- ↑ "Guilherme Salas voa e bate o recorde do circuito de Termas de Río Hondo! A dupla de Alceu Feldmann registrou o tempo de 1:41.243 e é o dono da melhor volta da classificação da etapa 7 do campeonato da @porschecupbrasil". 10 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ↑ "WTCC 2017 » Termas de Río Hondo Round 12 Results". 16 July 2017. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
- ↑ "2016 Súper TC 2000 Termas de Rio Hondo". 19 June 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ↑ "Turismo Carretera / Final (11/05/2025) - Carrera Nro 5 / Campeonato 2025 - Resultado de tanda - Termas de Río Hondo - Largo (4804 mts)". 11 May 2025. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
- ↑ "TCR SA 2025 » Termas de Río Hondo Round 8 Results". 1 June 2025. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ↑ "2025 APAT - Fecha 7 - Termas de RH - Turismo Carretera 2000 - Final 1 - Provisional Result". 5 July 2025. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ "WTCC 2013 » Termas de Río Hondo Round 16 Results". 4 August 2013. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
- ↑ "Fórmula Nacional Argentina - 2015 Fecha 04 - Termas de Río Hondo". 7 June 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ↑ "2015 Formula Academy Sudamerica Rio Hondo (Race 1)". 3 October 2015. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
- ↑ "Termas de Río Hondo - Domingo 08/07/2018 - 7o fecha - Final". 8 July 2018. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ↑ "2026 Turismo Carretera Final - Autódromo Internacional de Termas de Río Hondo - Resultados Oficiales" (PDF). 10 May 2026. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ "2010 Turismo Competición 2000 Termas de Rio Hondo". 18 July 2010. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ↑ "2010 Turismo Carretera Termas de Rio Hondo". 9 May 2010. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ↑ "Fórmula Nacional Argentina - 2011 Fecha 07 - Termas de Río Hondo - Carrera Final Fórmula Renault 2,0 Carrera, 15 Vts., 64,125 Kms, Má, 30 Min. 10:50 Hs". 17 July 2011. Retrieved 11 September 2023.