October 18, 1936 - The first Buenos Aires Grand Prix (official name: I Gran Premio Ciudad de Buenos Aires), was a Fuerza Libre race, run at the Costanera Norte circuit in three elimination heats and 1 final of 30 laps (2,65 km = 79,5 km), qualifying the top 11 drivers for the final. The entry list consisted of South American drivers. Heat 1 was won by Enrique Moyano (Ford), Heat 2 by Brazilian Manoel de Teffé (Alfa Romeo) and Zatuszek (Mercedes Benz) won the third.
Argentinian drivers dominated the final with Arzani placing first, Zatuszek second and Brosutti taking third on the podium to give Argentina a triple victory. De Teffé in fourth place was the only non Argentinian in the top six, followed by Moyano and Angel Garabato (Chrysler). Grid or race numbers are not currently available.
Classification Pos NoDriverConstructorLapsTime/Retired 1 Carlos Arzani Alfa Romeo 8C-35 30 42:38.4 2 Carlos Zatuszek Mercedes-Benz SSK 30 43:05.4 3 Luis Brosutti Mercedes-Benz 30 43:43 4 Manuel de Teffé Alfa Romeo 30 44:01 5 Enrique Felix Moyano Ford 29 + 1 Lap 6 Angel Garabato Chrysler 28 + 2 Laps 7 Tadeo Taddia Chevrolet 27 + 3 Laps 8 Domingo Ochoteco Ford V8 36 + 4 Laps DNF Augusto McCarthy Chrysler 6 DNF A. Rossi Ford V8 DNF Domingos Lopes Hudson Source:
Notes Manuel de Teffé (Baron Manuel de Teffé von Hoonholtz - *March 30, 1905 ↑January 1, 1967) was among the most prominent south-American drivers of the era before Chico Landi. De Teffé is credited with being instrumental for bringing European drivers to race in Brazil during the late 30s and was the main creator of the Gávea circuit and its races.
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