1971 South African Grand Prix
Mario Andretti won ahead of Jackie Stewart and Clay Regazzoni.
Kyalami Racing Circuit, South Africa · 6 Mar 1971 · Round 1 of 11
Full classification
| Pos | Driver | Team | Grid | Laps | Time / Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | Mario Andretti | Ferrari | P4 | 79 | 1:47:35.500 | 9 |
| P2 | Jackie Stewart | Tyrrell | P1 | 79 | +20.900 | 6 |
| P3 | Clay Regazzoni | Ferrari | P3 | 79 | +31.400 | 4 |
| P4 | Reine Wisell | Lotus | P14 | 79 | +1:09.400 | 3 |
| P5 | Chris Amon | Matra | P2 | 78 | +1 lap | 2 |
| P6 | Denny Hulme | McLaren | P7 | 78 | +1 lap | 1 |
| P7 | Brian Redman | Surtees | P17 | 78 | +1 lap | — |
| P8 | Jacky Ickx | Ferrari | P8 | 78 | +1 lap | — |
| P9 | Graham Hill | Brabham | P19 | 77 | +2 laps | — |
| P10 | Ronnie Peterson | March | P13 | 77 | +2 laps | — |
| P11 | Henri Pescarolo | March | P18 | 77 | +2 laps | — |
| P12 | Rolf Stommelen | Surtees | P15 | 77 | +2 laps | — |
| P13 | Andrea de Adamich | March | P22 | 75 | +4 laps | — |
| DNF | Emerson Fittipaldi | Lotus | P5 | 58 | Engine | — |
| DNF | John Surtees | Surtees | P6 | 56 | Gearbox | — |
| DNF | François Cevert | Tyrrell | P9 | 45 | Accident | — |
| DNF | Howden Ganley | BRM | P24 | 42 | Physical | — |
| DNF | Pedro Rodríguez | BRM | P10 | 33 | Overheating | — |
| DNF | Jo Siffert | BRM | P16 | 31 | Overheating | — |
| DNF | Dave Charlton | Brabham | P12 | 31 | Engine | — |
| DNF | John Love | March | P21 | 30 | Differential | — |
| DNF | Jackie Pretorius | Brabham | P20 | 22 | Engine | — |
| DNF | Peter Gethin | McLaren | P11 | 7 | Fuel leak | — |
| DNF | Jo Bonnier | McLaren | P23 | 5 | Suspension | — |
| DNF | Alex Soler-Roig | March | P25 | 5 | Engine | — |
Previous winners here
| Year | Winner | Team | Pole |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Jack Brabham | Brabham | Jackie Stewart |
| 1969 | Jackie Stewart | Matra | Jack Brabham |
| 1968 | Jim Clark | Lotus | Jim Clark |
The circuit
4.261kmLap
13Corners
79Laps
324.2kmRace
52%Retirements
19.9sAvg win margin
Anti clockwiseDirection
Frequently asked
Who won the 1971 South African Grand Prix?
Mario Andretti won the 1971 South African Grand Prix driving for Ferrari, starting from 4th on the grid.
Where was the 1971 South African Grand Prix held?
The 1971 South African Grand Prix was held at Kyalami Racing Circuit, South Africa on 6 Mar 1971.
Who finished on the podium at the 1971 South African Grand Prix?
The podium was Mario Andretti (1st), Jackie Stewart (2nd) and Clay Regazzoni (3rd).
Who set the fastest lap at the 1971 South African Grand Prix?
Mario Andretti set the fastest lap of the 1971 South African Grand Prix.
Winner: Mario Andretti. Started first: Jackie Stewart.