South African Grand Prix

Round 2 · Kyalami, Midrand, South Africa

1976-03-06

Winner: Niki Lauda (Ferrari)

P1
Niki Lauda
Ferrari
P2
James Hunt
McLaren · +1.300
P3
Jochen Mass
McLaren · +45.900

Who won the 1976 South African Grand Prix?

The 1976 South African Grand Prix was won by Niki Lauda driving for Ferrari, starting from 2nd on the grid. James Hunt finished second, +1.300 behind, with Jochen Mass completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 9 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 2 of the 1976 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Kyalami in Midrand, South Africa. Bob Evans was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 13 positions from P23 to finish P10.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Niki Lauda9
2James Hunt6
3Jochen Mass4
4Jody Scheckter3
5John Watson2
6Mario Andretti1
7Tom Pryce0
8Vittorio Brambilla0
9Patrick Depailler0
10Bob Evans0
11Brett Lunger0
12Hans-Joachim Stuck0
13Michel Leclère0
14Chris Amon0
15Harald Ertl0
16Jacky Ickx0
17Emerson Fittipaldi0
RClay Regazzoni0
RJacques Laffite0
RJean-Pierre Jarier0
RCarlos Pace0
RGunnar Nilsson0
RCarlos Reutemann0
RRonnie Peterson0
RIan Scheckter0

1976 South African Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1976 South African Grand Prix?+
Niki Lauda (Ferrari) won the 1976 South African Grand Prix on 1976-03-06 at Kyalami.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1976 South African Grand Prix?+
P1: Niki Lauda (Ferrari). P2: James Hunt (McLaren), +1.300 behind. P3: Jochen Mass (McLaren), +45.900 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 1976 South African Grand Prix?+
James Hunt took pole position for the 1976 South African Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1976 South African Grand Prix?+
Ferrari won the 1976 South African Grand Prix with Niki Lauda taking victory.