1976 South African Grand Prix
Niki Lauda won ahead of James Hunt and Jochen Mass.
Kyalami Racing Circuit, South Africa · 6 Mar 1976 · Round 2 of 16
Full classification
| Pos | Driver | Team | Grid | Laps | Time / Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | Niki Lauda | Ferrari | P2 | 78 | 1:42:18.400 | 9 |
| P2 | James Hunt | McLaren | P1 | 78 | +1.300 | 6 |
| P3 | Jochen Mass | McLaren | P4 | 78 | +45.900 | 4 |
| P4 | Jody Scheckter | Tyrrell | P12 | 78 | +1:08.400 | 3 |
| P5 | John Watson | Penske | P3 | 77 | +1 lap | 2 |
| P6 | Mario Andretti | Parnelli | P13 | 77 | +1 lap | 1 |
| P7 | Tom Pryce | Shadow | P7 | 77 | +1 lap | — |
| P8 | Vittorio Brambilla | March | P5 | 77 | +1 lap | — |
| P9 | Patrick Depailler | Tyrrell | P6 | 77 | +1 lap | — |
| P10 | Bob Evans | Lotus | P23 | 77 | +1 lap | — |
| P11 | Brett Lunger | Surtees | P20 | 77 | +1 lap | — |
| P12 | Hans-Joachim Stuck | March | P17 | 76 | +2 laps | — |
| P13 | Michel Leclère | Wolf-Williams | P22 | 76 | +2 laps | — |
| P14 | Chris Amon | Ensign | P18 | 76 | +2 laps | — |
| P15 | Harald Ertl | Hesketh | P24 | 74 | +4 laps | — |
| P16 | Jacky Ickx | Wolf-Williams | P19 | 73 | +5 laps | — |
| P17 | Emerson Fittipaldi | Fittipaldi | P21 | 70 | — | — |
| DNF | Clay Regazzoni | Ferrari | P9 | 52 | Engine | — |
| DNF | Jacques Laffite | Ligier | P8 | 49 | Engine | — |
| DNF | Jean-Pierre Jarier | Shadow | P15 | 28 | Radiator | — |
| DNF | Carlos Pace | Brabham | P14 | 22 | Oil pressure | — |
| DNF | Gunnar Nilsson | Lotus | P25 | 18 | Clutch | — |
| DNF | Carlos Reutemann | Brabham | P11 | 16 | Oil pressure | — |
| DNF | Ronnie Peterson | March | P10 | 15 | Accident | — |
| DNF | Ian Scheckter | Tyrrell | P16 | 0 | Accident | — |
Previous winners here
| Year | Winner | Team | Pole |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Jody Scheckter | Tyrrell | Carlos Pace |
| 1974 | Carlos Reutemann | Brabham | Niki Lauda |
| 1973 | Jackie Stewart | Tyrrell | Denny Hulme |
The circuit
4.261kmLap
13Corners
78Laps
320.1kmRace
43%Retirements
17.7sAvg win margin
Anti clockwiseDirection
Tyres and pit stops
Frequently asked
Who won the 1976 South African Grand Prix?
Niki Lauda won the 1976 South African Grand Prix driving for Ferrari, starting from 2nd on the grid.
Where was the 1976 South African Grand Prix held?
The 1976 South African Grand Prix was held at Kyalami Racing Circuit, South Africa on 6 Mar 1976.
Who finished on the podium at the 1976 South African Grand Prix?
The podium was Niki Lauda (1st), James Hunt (2nd) and Jochen Mass (3rd).
Who set the fastest lap at the 1976 South African Grand Prix?
Niki Lauda set the fastest lap of the 1976 South African Grand Prix.
Winner: Niki Lauda. Started first: James Hunt.