The 1973 Argentine Grand Prix started January 28th, 1973 at 01:00 on Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Clay Regazzoni started from pole position with Emerson Fittipaldi next to him. Jacky Ickx started from third place.
After 1 hour, 56 minutes and 18 seconds Emerson Fittipaldi finished the race first. The podium was completed with François Cevert in second and Jackie Stewart in third place.
After the 1973 Argentine Grand Prix, Emerson Fittipaldi is first in the Formula 1 World Championship with 9 points. Fittipaldi is 3 points ahead of François Cevert.
After 1 hour, 56 minutes and 18 seconds Emerson Fittipaldi finished the race first. The podium was completed with François Cevert in second and Jackie Stewart in third place.
After the 1973 Argentine Grand Prix, Emerson Fittipaldi is first in the Formula 1 World Championship with 9 points. Fittipaldi is 3 points ahead of François Cevert.
Circuit
Location
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Date
January 28th, 1973 at 01:00
Round
1/15
Winner
Emerson Fittipaldi
Winning time
1:56:18.22
Pole position
Clay Regazzoni
Results
| Pos | Driver | Car | Time/Retired | Grid | Laps | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 1 | #2 Emerson Fittipaldi | Team Lotus | 1:56:18.22 | 2 | 96 | 9 |
| 2 4 | #8 François Cevert | Tyrrell | +4.69 | 6 | 96 | 6 |
| 3 1 | #6 Jackie Stewart | Tyrrell | +33.19 | 4 | 96 | 4 |
| 4 1 | #18 Jacky Ickx | Ferrari | +42.57 | 3 | 96 | 3 |
| 5 3 | #14 Denny Hulme | McLaren | +1 Lap | 8 | 95 | 2 |
| 6 7 | #12 Wilson Fittipaldi | Brabham | +1 Lap | 13 | 95 | 1 |
| 7 6 | #32 Clay Regazzoni | BRM | +3 Laps | 1 | 93 | 0 |
| 8 3 | #16 Peter Revson | McLaren | +4 Laps | 11 | 92 | 0 |
| 9 5 | #20 Arturo Merzario | Ferrari | +4 Laps | 14 | 92 | 0 |
| 10 8 | #22 Mike Beuttler | March | Suspension | 18 | 90 | 0 |
| - | #24 Jean-Pierre Jarier | March | DNF (Radiator) | 17 | 84 | 0 |
| - | #30 Jean-Pierre Beltoise | BRM | DNF (Engine) | 7 | 79 | 0 |
| - | #38 Howden Ganley | Iso Marlboro | Not classified | 19 | 79 | 0 |
| - | #4 Ronnie Peterson | Team Lotus | DNF (Oil pressure) | 5 | 67 | 0 |
| - | #34 Niki Lauda | BRM | DNF (Oil pressure) | 13 | 66 | 0 |
| - | #10 Carlos Reutemann | Brabham | DNF (Gearbox) | 9 | 16 | 0 |
| - | #26 Mike Hailwood | Surtees | DNF (Halfshaft) | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| - | #28 Carlos Pace | Surtees | DNF (Suspension) | 15 | 10 | 0 |
| - | #36 Nanni Galli | Iso Marlboro | DNF (Engine) | 16 | 0 | 0 |
Standings after race
| Pos | Driver | Car | Wins | Podiums | Pts | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emerson Fittipaldi | Team Lotus | 1 | 1 | 9 | |
| 2 | François Cevert | Tyrrell | 1 | 6 | -3 | |
| 3 | Jackie Stewart | Tyrrell | 1 | 4 | -5 | |
| 4 | Jacky Ickx | Ferrari | 3 | -6 | ||
| 5 | Denny Hulme | McLaren | 2 | -7 | ||
| 6 | Wilson Fittipaldi | Brabham | 1 | -8 | ||
| 7 | Clay Regazzoni | BRM | 0 | -9 | ||
| 8 | Peter Revson | McLaren | 0 | -9 | ||
| 9 | Arturo Merzario | Ferrari | 0 | -9 | ||
| 10 | Mike Beuttler | March | 0 | -9 | ||
| 11 | Jean-Pierre Jarier | March | 0 | -9 | ||
| 12 | Jean-Pierre Beltoise | BRM | 0 | -9 | ||
| 13 | Howden Ganley | Iso Marlboro | 0 | -9 | ||
| 14 | Ronnie Peterson | Team Lotus | 0 | -9 | ||
| 15 | Niki Lauda | BRM | 0 | -9 | ||
| 16 | Carlos Reutemann | Brabham | 0 | -9 | ||
| 17 | Mike Hailwood | Surtees | 0 | -9 | ||
| 18 | Carlos Pace | Surtees | 0 | -9 | ||
| 19 | Nanni Galli | Iso Marlboro | 0 | -9 |
| Pos | Team | Wins | Podiums | Pts | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team Lotus | 1 | 1 | 9 | |
| 2 | Tyrrell | 2 | 6 | -3 | |
| 3 | Ferrari | 3 | -6 | ||
| 4 | McLaren | 2 | -7 | ||
| 5 | Brabham | 1 | -8 | ||
| 6 | BRM | 0 | -9 | ||
| 7 | March | 0 | -9 | ||
| 8 | Iso Marlboro | 0 | -9 | ||
| 9 | Surtees | 0 | -9 |
Other race results
| Year | Winner | 2nd | 3rd | Fastest lap | Pole position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | #3 Michael Schumacher | Mika Häkkinen | Eddie Irvine | David Coulthard | |
| 1997 | #3 Jacques Villeneuve | Eddie Irvine | Ralf Schumacher | Jacques Villeneuve | |
| 1996 | #5 Damon Hill | Jacques Villeneuve | Jean Alesi | Damon Hill | |
| 1995 | #5 Damon Hill | Jean Alesi | Michael Schumacher | David Coulthard | |
| 1981 | #5 Nelson Piquet | Carlos Reutemann | Alain Prost | Nelson Piquet | |
| 1980 | #27 Alan Jones | Nelson Piquet | Keke Rosberg | Alan Jones | |
| 1979 | #26 Jacques Laffite | Carlos Reutemann | John Watson | Jacques Laffite | |
| 1978 | #5 Mario Andretti | Niki Lauda | Patrick Depailler | Mario Andretti | |
| 1977 | #20 Jody Scheckter | Carlos Pace | Carlos Reutemann | James Hunt | |
| 1975 | #1 Emerson Fittipaldi | James Hunt | Carlos Reutemann | Jean-Pierre Jarier | |
| 1974 | #6 Denny Hulme | Niki Lauda | Clay Regazzoni | Ronnie Peterson | |
| 1972 | #21 Jackie Stewart | Denny Hulme | Jacky Ickx | Carlos Reutemann | |
| 1960 | #16 Bruce McLaren | Cliff Allison | Maurice Trintignant | Stirling Moss | |
| 1958 | #14 Stirling Moss | Luigi Musso | Mike Hawthorn | Juan Fangio | |
| 1957 | #2 Juan Fangio | Jean Behra | Carlos Menditeguy | Stirling Moss | |
| 1956 | #34 Luigi Musso | Jean Behra | Mike Hawthorn | Juan Fangio | |
| 1955 | #2 Juan Fangio | José Froilán González | Umberto Maglioli | José Froilán González | |
| 1954 | #2 Juan Fangio | Nino Farina | José Froilán González | Nino Farina | |
| 1953 | #10 Alberto Ascari | Luigi Villoresi | José Froilán González | Alberto Ascari |