South African Grand Prix

Round 3 · Kyalami, Midrand, South Africa

1977-03-05

Winner: Niki Lauda (Ferrari)

P1
Niki Lauda
Ferrari
P2
Jody Scheckter
Wolf · +5.200
P3
Patrick Depailler
Tyrrell · +5.700

Who won the 1977 South African Grand Prix?

The 1977 South African Grand Prix was won by Niki Lauda driving for Ferrari, starting from 3rd on the grid. Jody Scheckter finished second, +5.200 behind, with Patrick Depailler completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 8 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 3 of the 1977 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Kyalami in Midrand, South Africa. Brett Lunger was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 9 positions from P23 to finish P14.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Niki Lauda9
2Jody Scheckter6
3Patrick Depailler4
4James Hunt3
5Jochen Mass2
6John Watson1
7Vittorio Brambilla0
8Carlos Reutemann0
9Clay Regazzoni0
10Emerson Fittipaldi0
11Hans Binder0
12Gunnar Nilsson0
13Carlos Pace0
14Brett Lunger0
15Larry Perkins0
RAlex Ribeiro0
RHans-Joachim Stuck0
RMario Andretti0
RBoy Lunger0
RJacques Laffite0
RTom Pryce0
RRenzo Zorzi0
RRonnie Peterson0

1977 South African Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1977 South African Grand Prix?+
Niki Lauda (Ferrari) won the 1977 South African Grand Prix on 1977-03-05 at Kyalami.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1977 South African Grand Prix?+
P1: Niki Lauda (Ferrari). P2: Jody Scheckter (Wolf), +5.200 behind. P3: Patrick Depailler (Tyrrell), +5.700 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 1977 South African Grand Prix?+
James Hunt took pole position for the 1977 South African Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1977 South African Grand Prix?+
Ferrari won the 1977 South African Grand Prix with Niki Lauda taking victory.