South African Grand Prix

Round 1 · Kyalami, Midrand, South Africa

1968-01-01

Winner: Jim Clark (Lotus-Ford)

P1
Jim Clark
Lotus-Ford
P2
Graham Hill
Lotus-Ford · +25.300
P3
Jochen Rindt
Brabham-Repco · +30.400

Who won the 1968 South African Grand Prix?

The 1968 South African Grand Prix was won by Jim Clark driving for Lotus-Ford, starting from pole position. Graham Hill finished second, +25.300 behind, with Jochen Rindt completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 14 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 1 of the 1968 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Kyalami in Midrand, South Africa. Jean-Pierre Beltoise was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 12 positions from P18 to finish P6.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Jim Clark9
2Graham Hill6
3Jochen Rindt4
4Chris Amon3
5Denny Hulme2
6Jean-Pierre Beltoise1
7Jo Siffert0
8John Surtees0
9John Love0
RJackie Pretorius0
RDan Gurney0
RJacky Ickx0
RJo Bonnier0
RJackie Stewart0
RSam Tingle0
RBasil van Rooyen0
RPedro Rodríguez0
RJack Brabham0
RAndrea de Adamich0
RMike Spence0
RBrian Redman0
RDave Charlton0
RLudovico Scarfiotti0

1968 South African Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1968 South African Grand Prix?+
Jim Clark (Lotus-Ford) won the 1968 South African Grand Prix on 1968-01-01 at Kyalami.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1968 South African Grand Prix?+
P1: Jim Clark (Lotus-Ford). P2: Graham Hill (Lotus-Ford), +25.300 behind. P3: Jochen Rindt (Brabham-Repco), +30.400 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 1968 South African Grand Prix?+
Jim Clark took pole position for the 1968 South African Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1968 South African Grand Prix?+
Lotus-Ford won the 1968 South African Grand Prix with Jim Clark taking victory.