Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez
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| Location | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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| Time Zone | GMT -3 |
| Major events | Formula One |
| Circuit length | 5.81 kilometres (3.61 miles) |
| Turns | 15 |
| Lap record | 1'27.981 (Gerhard Berger, Benetton-Renault, 1997) |
The Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez is a motor racing circuit in Buenos Aires, Argentina built in 1952 under president Juan Perón, named Autódromo 17 de Octubre until Perón's overthrow, as 17 October was a date of great significance to his political party.
The circuit is located in a park in the southern part of the city, and is situated on flat lands surrounded by large grandstands, giving most spectators an excellent view area of the whole circuit. Some races were run without the twisty infield section, reducing lap times significantly.
The 20 Formula One Argentine Grand Prix races were held in the Autódromo between 1953 and 1998.
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