Argentine Grand Prix 1974 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Denny Hulme opened the 1974 season with victory at Buenos Aires, the veteran New Zealander demonstrating he remained a force to be reckoned with at 37 years old. Ferrari showed immediate promise with Niki Lauda and Clay Regazzoni finishing second and third, signaling the Scuderia's return to competitiveness after disappointing recent seasons. Emerson Fittipaldi's retirement from a strong position in his McLaren debut hinted at the reliability issues that would plague his early season, though his talent and the M23's potential were evident. The Argentine heat and demanding nature of the Gálvez circuit provided a stern test for the new season's machinery.