Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo is a motorsport circuit located in Termas de Río Hondo , Argentina . The circuit was created in 2007 and underwent a complete overhaul and rebuild process in 2012 , based on design by the Italian circuit designer Jarno Zaffelli . The circuit hosted the third round of the Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix in 2014 and 2015 , bringing Grand Prix motorcycle racing back to Argentina after fifteen years . 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 . The track was to host the Argentine motorcycle Grand Prix in 2013 , 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 . In previous years , the circuit has also hosted events in the TC2000 , Turismo Carretera and Formula Renault series
government 's nationalisation of the local subsidiary
Renationalization of YPF
Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo