The 1971 South African Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Kyalami Circuit on 6 March 1971. It was race 1 of 11 in both the 1971 Formula One season.
The race was won by Mario Andretti who was driving for the Ferrari team in what was his first Formula One victory, but would not win another Formula One race until 1976.
Offical Name Fifth AA Grand Prix of South Africa |
Date 1971-03-06 |
Circuit
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Course Length
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miles |
Distance 79 laps,
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miles |
Fastest Lap
Driver |
Constructor |
Fastest Lap |
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This race saw...
- Driver
- 1st win for
- 1st fastest lap for
- 1st time to lead a race for
- 50th Grand Prix for
- 100th Grand Prix for
- Team
- 47th win for
- 1st podium for
- Engine
Data
- Weather: Sunny
- Attendance:
- Entries: 25
- Qualified: 25
- Classified: 13
Post-race Drivers' Standings
Pos. |
Driver |
Points |
1 |
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9 |
2 |
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6 |
3 |
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4 |
4 |
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3 |
5 |
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2 |
6 |
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1 |
Post-race Constructors' Standings
Pos. |
Constructor |
Points |
1 |
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9 |
2 |
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6 |
3 |
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3 |
4 |
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2 |
5 |
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1 |
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