Autódromo Víctor Borrat Fabini
Autódromo Víctor Borrat Fabini at a glance
- Location
- El Pinar, Canelones
- Type
- road course
- Length
- 3.12 km (1.939 mi)
- Turns
- 12
- Surface
- asphalt
- Opened
- 1956
- Owner
- Asociación Uruguaya de Volantes (operator)
- Address
- El Pinar
Track map and layout
Uruguay's principal permanent racing circuit sits at El Pinar in Canelones department, about 31 km east of Montevideo, and has been operated by the Asociación Uruguaya de Volantes since opening in October 1956. It offers several configurations built up over the decades, from the current main Perimeter No.12 layout (3.120 km, 12 turns, used since 2023) to the longer No.1 circuit (3.520 km, 14 turns, used since 2017), plus shorter No.2 and No.8 configurations. The circuit held FIA Grade 4 status, though that licence expired in January 2025.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Perimeter No.12 | 3.12 km | 12 turns; current main configuration, used since 2023 |
| No.1 circuit | 3.52 km | 14 turns; used since 2017 |
| No.2 circuit | 3.24 km | 13 turns |
| No.8 circuit | 2.66 km | 9 turns |
Events and race weekends
El Pinar is Uruguay's most historically significant circuit, having hosted Turismo Carretera in 1968, TC2000 in 1981-1982, and various Formula championships over the decades. It is the current home of TCR South America, which has raced there since 2021, and it hosted a round of the TCR World Tour in 2023, plus a Stock Car Pro Series round in 2024, giving the venue an unusually international recent calendar for a South American circuit of its size.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCR South America rounds | TCR South America | varies | held at the circuit since 2021 |
Getting there and parking
The circuit is about 31 km east of central Montevideo along the coastal road toward Canelones department, a straightforward drive of roughly 40-50 minutes; there is no dedicated rail service, but regional buses running east from Montevideo along Ruta Interbalnearia pass near El Pinar, with a short taxi to the circuit itself.
- Carrasco International Airport (MVD) · about 40 min drive
Race weekends can bring notable traffic on the coastal roads toward El Pinar and the nearby beach towns; allow extra travel time.
Hotels and camping near Autódromo Víctor Borrat Fabini
Most visitors stay in Montevideo, which offers the widest hotel choice about 31 km to the west, or in the coastal towns of Canelones department closer to the circuit, which are especially popular during the Uruguayan summer.
Where to look
Montevideo (widest choice); El Pinar and nearby coastal Canelones towns (closer to the circuit, popular in summer).
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
The circuit is Uruguay's main venue for national and regional championship racing under the Asociación Uruguaya de Volantes; specific public trackday operators or ride-along access were not verified from available sources.
Lap records
| Category | Time | Driver | Car | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Car Pro Series (Perimeter No.12) | 1:18.544 | Enzo Elias | — | 2024 |
| TCR (Perimeter No.12) | 1:20.475 | Nelson Piquet Jr. | — | 2025 |
| Formula Renault 1.6 (No.1 circuit) | 1:40.793 | Facundo Ferra | — | 2018 |
Spectator guide
As Uruguay's premier circuit, El Pinar has hosted international series including TCR South America and the TCR World Tour, supporting a season of national and regional race weekends; detailed grandstand and capacity information was not verified from available sources.
Weather
- Dec-Feb (summer): warm, highs typically around 27-29°C
- Jun-Aug (winter): cool and often windy, highs typically around 14-16°C
History of Autódromo Víctor Borrat Fabini
Uruguay's flagship circuit
Autódromo Víctor Borrat Fabini opened on 14 October 1956 at El Pinar in Canelones department, close enough to Montevideo to become the natural home of Uruguayan motorsport, and has been run by the Asociación Uruguaya de Volantes since its inception. Over nearly seven decades the circuit has evolved through multiple layouts, from a 14-turn No.1 configuration to the current Perimeter No.12 layout adopted in 2023, reflecting continual updates to keep the facility relevant to changing categories and safety standards.
Decades of touring car and single-seater racing
The circuit's history includes appearances by Argentina's Turismo Carretera in 1968 and TC2000 in 1981-1982, alongside various Formula championships through the decades, cementing El Pinar's reputation as the region's most consistently used circuit outside Argentina and Brazil. That legacy continued into recent years with the circuit becoming the home of TCR South America from 2021, and in 2023 it hosted a round of the global TCR World Tour, a rare honour for a Uruguayan venue.
An internationally connected circuit today
El Pinar held FIA Grade 4 certification, though that licence expired in January 2025, reflecting the ongoing work needed to keep a circuit of this age competitive for international racing. The venue added a Stock Car Pro Series round in 2024 and continues to record lap times across categories from Formula Renault 1.6 to TCR touring cars, maintaining its position as Uruguay's principal racing facility and a regular fixture on the wider South American motorsport calendar.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Autódromo Víctor Borrat Fabini?+
The current main configuration, Perimeter No.12, measures 3.120 km (1.939 miles) with 12 turns; a longer 3.520 km, 14-turn layout (No.1 circuit) is also used.
When did the circuit open?+
It opened on 14 October 1956 at El Pinar in Canelones department, Uruguay.
Is this Uruguay's main racing circuit?+
Yes. El Pinar is Uruguay's principal permanent circuit, operated by the Asociación Uruguaya de Volantes, and the home of TCR South America since 2021.
Has international racing visited El Pinar?+
Yes, including Argentina's Turismo Carretera (1968) and TC2000 (1981-1982), TCR South America (since 2021), a TCR World Tour round in 2023, and a Stock Car Pro Series round in 2024.
How far is the circuit from Montevideo?+
About 31 km east of central Montevideo, roughly a 40-50 minute drive along the coastal road toward Canelones department.
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Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.