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1974 - Grand Prix of Argentina

The history of Formula One has its roots in the European Grand Prix motor racing of the 1920s and 1930s. However, the foundation of Formula One began in 1946 with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile's (FIA) standardisation of rules. A World Drivers' Championship followed in 1950.

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FIA Formula 1 Racing by Year

1974 - Grand Prix of Argentina

Race Name - Grand Prix of Argentina
Date - 1/13/1974
Race Track - Autodromo Oscar Alfredo Galvez
Number of Starting Cars - 25
Laps Run - 53
Pole Winner Ronnie Peterson
Average Race Speed - 187.848 kph
Lead Changes - 3 Leader(s) with 2 Lead Changes
Lap Leader - Carlos Reutemann
Race Number - 1


Fin St Driver Sponsor (Owner) Chassis Engine
1 10 Denny Hulme Marlboro Team Texaco McLaren M23 Ford Cosworth DFV
2 8 Niki Lauda Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC Ferrari 312B3 Ferrari 001/11
3 2 Clay Regazzoni Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC Ferrari 312B3 Ferrari 001/11
4 9 Mike Hailwood Yardley Team McLaren McLaren M23 Ford Cosworth DFV
5 14 JeanPierre Beltoise Team Motul BRM BRM P160E BRM P142
6 15 Patrick Depailler Elf Team Tyrrell Tyrrell 005 Ford Cosworth DFV
7 6 Carlos Reutemann Motor Racing Developments Brabham BT44 Ford Cosworth DFV
8 19 Howden Ganley March Engineering March 741 Ford Cosworth DFV
9 21 Henri Pescarolo Team Motul BRM BRM P160E BRM P142
10 3 Emerson Fittipaldi Marlboro Team Texaco McLaren M23 Ford Cosworth DFV
11 25 Guy Edwards Embassy Racing Lola T370 Ford Cosworth DFV
12 20 John Watson Goldie Hexagon Racing Brabham BT42 Ford Cosworth DFV
13 1 Ronnie Peterson John Player Team Lotus Lotus 72E Ford Cosworth DFV
14 17 Graham Hill Embassy Racing Lola T370 Ford Cosworth DFV
15 7 Jacky Ickx John Player Team Lotus Lotus 72E Ford Cosworth DFV
16 22 Richard Robarts Motor Racing Developments Brabham BT44 Ford Cosworth DFV
17 23 HansJoachim Stuck March Engineering March 741 Ford Cosworth DFV
18 24 Franois Migault Team Motul BRM BRM P160E BRM P142
19 12 Jody Scheckter Elf Team Tyrrell Tyrrell 006 Ford Cosworth DFV
20 11 Carlos Pace Bang and Olufsen Team Surtees Surtees TS16 Ford Cosworth DFV
21 13 Arturo Merzario Frank Williams Racing Cars Williams FW01 Ford Cosworth DFV
22 5 James Hunt Hesketh Racing March 731 Ford Cosworth DFV
23 18 Jochen Mass Bang and Olufsen Team Surtees Surtees TS16 Ford Cosworth DFV
24 4 Peter Revson UOP Shadow Racing Team Shadow DN3 Ford Cosworth DFV
25 16 JeanPierre Jarier UOP Shadow Racing Team Shadow DN1 Ford Cosworth DFV
26 26 Rikky von Opel Team Ensign Ensign N173 Ford Cosworth DFV