They qualified for the season - opening Argentine Grand Prix in 17th and 20th respectively , and Laffite retired from the race with a broken gearbox .
Williams began the season with Laffite driving the FW02 and Merzario in the FW03 .
Merzario qualified for the season - opening Argentine Grand Prix in 17th and 20th respectively , and Laffite retired from the race with a broken gearbox .
Williams began the season with Laffite driving the FW02 and Merzario in the FW03 .