Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo

Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo is a 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]

Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo
LocationTermas de Río Hondo, Santiago del Estero, Argentina
Time zoneUTC-03:00
Coordinates27°30′21.1″S 64°54′52.1″W
FIA Grade2
Broke ground2007
Opened10 May 2008 (2008-05-10)
ArchitectJarno Zaffelli
Major eventsCurrent:
World Championship motorcycle racing
Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix (2014–2019, 2022)
TCR South America (2022)
Turismo Carretera
(2008–2019, 2022)
Turismo Nacional (2009, 2011, 2013–2019, 2022)
Súper TC 2000
(2008–2011, 2013–2017, 2022)
Former:
FIA WTCC Race of Argentina (2013–2017)
Top Race V6
(2009–2011, 2013–2016)
Grand Prix Circuit (2013–present)
Length4.805 km (2.986 miles)
Turns14
Race lap record1:39.019 (Valentino Rossi, Yamaha YZR-M1, 2015, MotoGP)
Short Circuit (2013–present)
Length4.430 km (2.753 miles)
Turns11
Race lap record1:35.691 (Juan José Ebarlín, Chevrolet Chevy, 2018, Turismo Carretera)
Grand Prix Circuit (2008–2012)
Length4.351 km (2.703 miles)
Turns10
Race lap record1:34.162 (Gabriel Ponce de León, Ford Falcon, 2010, Turismo Carretera)
Websiteautodromotermas.com
Old layout of the circuit (2008–2012)

Racing background

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 S.A., 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, Turismo Carretera and Formula Renault series. On February 6, 2021, the circuit's pit buildings were destroyed due to a fire. No human victims were reported.[7]

Events
Current
Former

Multiple winners

Grand Prix motorcycle racing
# Wins Rider Years won
3 Marc Márquez 2014, 2016, 2019
2 Johann Zarco 2015, 2016

Qualifying lap records

The qualifying lap records at the Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo are listed as:

ClassTimeVehicleEvent
Grand Prix Circuit: 4.805 km (2013–present)
MotoGP1:37.683Honda RC213V2014 Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix
Súper TC 20001:42.366[8]Chevrolet Cruze2017 Termas de Rio Hondo Súper TC 2000 round
Moto21:42.726Kalex Moto22019 Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix
WTCC1:43.766Citroën C-Elysée WTCC2014 FIA WTCC Race of Argentina
TC20001:45.336Chevrolet Cruze TC20002013 Termas de Rio Hondo Súper TC 2000 round
Turismo Carretera1:46.865Ford Falcon2014 Termas de Rio Hondo Turismo Carretera round
Moto31:48.429GasGas RC250GP2022 Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix
Formula Renault Argentina1:50.483[9]Tito F4-A2013 Termas de Río Hondo Formula Renault Argentina round
Grand Prix Circuit: 4.351 km (2008–2012)
Turismo Carretera1:32.318[10]Chevrolet Chevy2012 Termas de Río Hondo Turismo Carretera round

Race lap records

The official race lap records at the Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo are listed as:

CategoryTimeDriverVehicleEvent
Grand Prix Circuit: 4.805 km (2013–present)
MotoGP1:39.019Valentino RossiYamaha YZR-M12015 Argentine Republic motorcycle Grand Prix
Moto21:42.829Celestino Vietti RamusKalex Moto22022 Argentine Republic motorcycle Grand Prix
Súper TC 20001:42.996[8]Mariano WernerPeugeot 4082016 Termas de Río Hondo Súper TC 2000 round
WTCC1:43.480[11]Nicky CatsburgVolvo S60 Polestar TC12017 FIA WTCC Race of Argentina
Turismo Carretera1:47.877[12]Guillermo OrtelliChevrolet Chevy2015 2nd Termas de Río Hondo Turismo Carretera round
Moto31:48.834Andrea MignoHonda NSF250RW2022 Argentine Republic motorcycle Grand Prix
Formula Renault Argentina1:50.656[9]Martín MoggiaTito F4-A2015 Termas de Río Hondo Formula Renault Argentina round
Short Circuit: 4.805 km (2013–present)
Turismo Carretera1:35.691[13]Juan José EbarlínChevrolet Chevy2018 Termas de Río Hondo Turismo Carretera round
Grand Prix Circuit: 4.351 km (2008–2012)
Turismo Carretera1:34.162[14]Gabriel Ponce de LeónFord Falcon2010 Termas de Río Hondo Turismo Carretera round

References
  1. "Unlocking the mysteries of Termas de Rio Hondo: An Interview with Jarno Zaffelli". Sportskeeda. 24 April 2014. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
  2. "2014 Calendar". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  3. http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2013/termas+de+rio+hondo+statement MotoGP in Termas de Rio Hondo
  4. "2014 MotoGP Schedule Announced: Laguna Seca Dropped". Fox Sports. October 2, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
  5. "MotoGP to return to Argentina in 2013". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 13 September 2011. Retrieved 14 September 2011.
  6. "Officially Confirmed: Argentina MotoGP Round Postponed Until 2014, Qatar A Week Later". 23 November 2012. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
  7. "MotoGP Argentina Grand Prix Venue Goes up in Flames".
  8. "Fecha 05/Termas de Río Hondo". Retrieved 23 April 2022.
  9. "2019/ Fecha 03/Termas de Río Hondo". Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  10. "TC / Circuitos / Termas de Río Hondo - Largo". Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  11. "2017 World Touring Car Championship Race Of Argentina Statistics". Retrieved 2 April 2022.
  12. "TC / RESULTADOS / 2015 / TERMAS DE RÍO HONDO A (CARRERA 7 DE 16)". Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  13. "TC / RESULTADOS / 2018 / TERMAS DE RÍO HONDO (CARRERA 7 DE 15)". Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  14. "TC / RESULTADOS / 2010 / GP TERMAS DE RIO HONDO (CARRERA 5 DE 16)". Retrieved 3 May 2022.

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