MotoGP is BACK in Argentina! Here’s everything you need to know…

The premier class first took to the track in Argentina all the way back in 1961 at the Autódromo Buenos Aires, a circuit which was also used for Formula One races from 1974-1981. Between 1962-1999, Argentina only hosted MotoGP a further 9 times, with Australian motorbike legend, Mick Doohan, asserting his dominance towards the end of this period, claiming three wins. At the turn of the century, MotoGP didn’t return to Buenos Aires due to the circuits budget constraints, with the hiatus extending for 15 years.

So, when racing returned in 2014, fans were ecstatic, with the newly renovated Autódromo Termas de Rio Hondo, chosen to host the race. The fast and flowing circuit has produced both exciting and dramatic moments in equal measure. Action such as the Marquez-Rossi tangle in 2015, Jack Miller’s infamous grid moment in 2018 as well as Aleix Espargaro claiming Aprillia’s, and his, first win ever in the MotoGP category all spring to mind.

However, its recent history has been far from perfect. Three of the last five races were cancelled. In 2020 and 2021 it was due to the covid pandemic, but the race was also cancelled in 2024 due to ‘political circumstances. The newly appointed president of Argentina (Javier Milei) began taking some drastic approaches to fix the economic crisis within Argentina. The Termas circuit is heavily subsidised by the government and local donations and because of this the funding was cut with immediate effect.

But in positive news, MotoGP is back in Argentina for 2025. The track, which is often compared to Aragon, has unsurprisingly meant that Marc Marquez has been the most dominant rider in recent history, equalling Doohan with 3 wins in Argentina. As the circuit isn’t used often, it can become ‘dusty’, which benefits his riding style. Many fans and experts are predicting a Marquez domination this weekend, however since his win here in 2019, he hasn’t competed in Argentina due to covid restrictions and injury, so in my opinion it isn’t going to be quite as dull as people think.

MotoGP is also aiming to expand its presence further in South America, with the Brazilian GP returning in 2026 at the Autódromo International Ayrton Senna. The circuit is currently undergoing substantial upgrades to help accommodate the crowds and improve the racing. As well as this, MotoGP stars are taking to the track on Monday the 17th of March to treat fans to a FREE event to demonstrate their talents and skills to the fans, to help promote the event in 2026.