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South African Grand Prix

South Africa flag · 23 races · 1962–1963, 1965, 1967–1980, 1982–1985, 1992–1993 ZAF

Total races
23
Unique winners
16
Circuits used
2
Safety cars
0
VSC
0
Red flags
1
Title deciders WDC + WCC
4

Circuits used

CircuitRaces ↓Years active
201967–1980, 1982–1985, 1992–1993
31962–1963, 1965

Official names

Official nameYears ↓
Panasonic South African Grand Prix 19931993
Yellow Pages South African Grand Prix 19921992
Southern Sun Hotels South African Grand Prix 19851985
National Panasonic South African Grand Prix 19841984
Southern Sun Hotels South African Grand Prix 19831983
South African Grand Prix 19821982
South African Grand Prix 19801980
Simba Grand Prix of South Africa 19791979
The Citizen and Asseng Grand Prix of South Africa 19781978
The Citizen Grand Prix of South Africa 19771977
The Citizen Grand Prix of South Africa 19761976
Lucky Strike Grand Prix of South Africa 19751975
Lucky Strike Grand Prix of South Africa 19741974
South African Grand Prix 19731973
South African Grand Prix 19721972
South African Grand Prix 19711971
South African Grand Prix 19701970
South African Grand Prix 19691969
South African Grand Prix 19681968
South African Grand Prix 19671967
South African Grand Prix 19651965
South African Grand Prix 19631963
South African Grand Prix 19621962

Championship deciders

Drivers’ championship

2

1962, 1983

Constructors’ championship

2

1962, 1983

Frequently asked questions

How many Formula 1 races has the South African Grand Prix held?

The South African Grand Prix has been held 23 times across 1962–1963, 1965, 1967–1980, 1982–1985, 1992–1993.

Who has the most wins at the South African Grand Prix?

Jim Clark has the most wins at the South African Grand Prix with 3 wins.

Which circuit has hosted the South African Grand Prix most often?

Kyalami has hosted 20 South African Grand Prix editions (1967–1980, 1982–1985, 1992–1993).

Who has the most pole positions at the South African Grand Prix?

Jim Clark has the most poles at the South African Grand Prix with 4 poles.

How many different drivers have won the South African Grand Prix?

16 different drivers have won the South African Grand Prix.

How many red flags have there been at the South African Grand Prix?

There have been 1 red flag recorded at the South African Grand Prix.

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