Buenos Aires ePrix (Formula E) Moving From Puerto Madero After Next Race
Following the upcoming Buenos Aires ePrix in February 2017 at the Puerto Madero circuit, the Argentine race will have to find a new venue, according to recent reports.
In other words, the upcoming race in February will be the last Formula E race at the Puerto Madero circuit, going by comments made by Formula E racing series boss Alejandro Agag. The reason? There’s so-called regeneration work set to occur in the former docklands area of the Argentine capital city where the Puerto Madero track is located. This regeneration work is set to begin in 2017, sometime after the races.
“We will work along with the government to find another location,” stated Alejandro Agag in recent press conference promoting the February 18, 2017 race. “We want to find a new track and this is key in order to renew the contract between FE and Buenos Aires for the future.”
Motorsport provides more: “The race has been a popular fixture for the FIA Formula E Championship and has seen two spectacular races in 2015 and 2016, won respectively by Antonio Felix da Costa and Sam Bird. This season, the track is set to see its biggest crowd as local hero Jose Maria Lopez will race a Formula E car for the first time in his home country.”
Continuing: “Motorsport.com understands that the possibility of hosting a race at the Autodromo Oscar Galvez, incorporating some elements of the streets around it, has been discussed as a possible alternative for 2018 and beyond. The track hosted the F1 Argentine Grand Prix sporadically from 1953 to 1981 and then from 1995 to 1998.”
Speaking on the subject of the upcoming race, DS Virgin driver Jose Maria Lopez stated: “I’m very happy to be here finally presenting this race in my country. The motivation and passion for cars continues to grow.”
Notably, the Puerto Madero track is actually the only venue to have been a part of the Formula E racing series for all of the first 3 years that it’s been put on. I’m guessing that Lopez really wants to notch a win there before the change of venue.
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