Round 1 · 6 March 1971
South African Grand Prix
Kyalami · Midrand, South Africa
Sector times, gaps and tire compounds available for 2023+ races only.
Race Summary
Winner
Mario Andretti
Pole Position
—
Fastest Lap
—
Total Laps
79
DNFs
12
Pit Stops
0
Safety Cars
0
Closest Finish
20.900s
Position Changes
60
Race Result
| Pos | Driver | Grid | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 4 | +3 | 9 |
| 2 | 9 | 1 | -1 | 6 |
| 3 | 5 | 3 | — | 4 |
| 4 | 3 | 14 | +10 | 3 |
| 5 | 19 | 2 | -3 | 2 |
| 6 | 11 | 7 | +1 | 1 |
| 7 | 28 | 17 | +10 | — |
| 8 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| 9 | 14 | 19 | +10 | — |
| 10 | 7 | 13 | +3 | — |
| 11 | 22 | 18 | +7 | — |
| 12 | 21 | 15 | +3 | — |
| 13 | 8 | 22 | +9 | — |
| DNF | 2 | 5 | — | — |
| DNF | 20 | 6 | — | — |
| DNF | 10 | 9 | — | — |
| DNF | 27 | 24 | — | — |
| DNF | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| DNF | 15 | 16 | — | — |
| DNF | 17 | 12 | — | — |
| DNF | 24 | 21 | — | — |
| DNF | 25 | 20 | — | — |
| DNF | 12 | 11 | — | — |
| DNF | 23 | 23 | — | — |
| DNF | 26 | 25 | — | — |
Positions Gained / Lost
1
+3
4→1
2
-1
1→2
3
3→3
4
+10
14→4
5
-3
2→5
6
+1
7→6
7
+10
17→7
8
8→8
9
+10
19→9
10
+3
13→10
11
+7
18→11
12
+3
15→12
13
+9
22→13
DNF
Engine
P25
DNF
Physical
P24
DNF
Suspension
P23
DNF
Differential
P21
DNF
Engine
P20
DNF
Engine
P16
DNF
Overheating
P12
DNF
Fuel leak
P11
DNF
Overheating
P10
DNF
Accident
P9
DNF
Gearbox
P6
DNF
Engine
P5
Pit Stops
No pit stop data available.