The 1953 Argentine Grand Prix was race 1 of 9 in the 1953 World Championship of Drivers, which was run to Formula Two regulations in 1952 and 1953. The race was held in Buenos Aires on 18 January 1953, at the Autódromo Gálvez and was the first World Drivers' Championship race in South America. Round 1 of 9 · 1953 Formula One World Championship January 18, 1953 Podium: 1. Alberto Ascari · 2. Gigi Villoresi · 3. Jose Froilan Gonzalez Wiki link