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| <-- 1979 Brazil | 1979 Season Formula One South African Grand Prix | 1979 United States West --> |
| <-- 1978 South Africa | 1980 South Africa --> |
| Offical Name 25th The Simba Grand Prix of South Africa |
| Date 1979-03-03 |
| Circuit |
| Course Length km \ miles |
| Distance 78 laps, km \ miles |
Timetable (GMT+2)
| 1979-03-03 Saturday | |
| Race | 14:15 - 16:15 |
Podium
| Pos. | Driver | Constructor |
|---|---|---|
Pole Position
| Driver | Consturctor | Time |
|---|---|---|
Fastest Lap
| Driver | Constructor | Fastest Lap |
|---|---|---|
This race saw...
- 2nd win for Gilles Villeneuve
- 1st pole position for Jean-Pierre Jabouille
- 1st front row for Jean-Pierre Jabouille
- 1st time to lead a race for Jean-Pierre Jabouille
- 74th win for Ferrari
- 1st pole position for Renault
- 74th win for Ferrari as engine supplier
- 1st pole position for Renault as engine supplier
Data
- Weather: Overcast, Rain
- Attendance:
- Entries: 26
- Qualified: 24
- Classified: 13
Post-race Drivers' Standings
| Pos. | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | |
| 2 | 12 | |
| 3 | 11 | |
| 4 | 9 | |
| 5 | 7 | |
| 6 | 5 | |
| 7 | 4 | |
| 7 | 4 | |
| 9 | 3 | |
| 10 | 1 | |
| 10 | 1 |
Post-race Constructors' Standings
| Pos. | Constructor | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | |
| 2 | 18 | |
| 3 | 17 | |
| 4 | 7 | |
| 5 | 4 | |
| 6 | 1 | |
| 6 | 1 |
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