The Circuito Retiro, commonly known as the Retiro Circuit was a Grand Prix street circuit in Buenos Aires (Argentina). The circuit is best known for hosting the first official Buenos Aires Grand Prix (I) Gran Premio Ciudad de Buenos Aires, official name: Gran Premio Juan Domingo Perón) on February 9, 1947, as the first organized international event by the Automóvil Club Argentino.
The 1947 Grand Prix at Retiro marks the start of the South American Temporada racing series.
Buenos Aires Grand Prix 1941, 1947 Year Name Date Winning drivers Constructor Regulations Report 1941 Premio Ciudad de Buenos Aires November 23 José Canziani Alfa Romeo 8C-35 Formula Libre Report 1947 I I General Juan Perón Grand Prix February 9 Luigi Villoresi Maserati 4CL Fuerza Libre Report 1947 II I Eva Duarte Perón Grand Prix February 16 Luigi Villoresi Maserati 4CL Fuerza Libre ReportSource:
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