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1971 South African Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1971 South African Grand Prix Formula 1 starting grid with driver, constructor, circuit, and season details.
Browse the full classification, related season, driver, team, circuit, and championship history.
- Season
- 1971
- Round
- 1
- Grand Prix
- South African Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Kyalami Racing Circuit
- Winner
- Mario Andretti
- Classified drivers
- 25
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Stewart | Tyrrell | Finished |
| 2 | Chris Amon | Matra | +1 lap |
| 3 | Clay Regazzoni | Ferrari | Finished |
| 4 | Mario Andretti | Ferrari | Finished |
| 5 | Emerson Fittipaldi | Team Lotus | Engine |
| 6 | John Surtees | Surtees | Gearbox |
| 7 | Denny Hulme | McLaren | +1 lap |
| 8 | Jacky Ickx | Ferrari | +1 lap |
| 9 | François Cevert | Tyrrell | Accident |
| 10 | Pedro Rodríguez | BRM | Overheating |
| 11 | Peter Gethin | McLaren | Fuel leak |
| 12 | Dave Charlton | Brabham | Engine |
| 13 | Ronnie Peterson | March | +2 laps |
| 14 | Reine Wisell | Team Lotus | Finished |
| 15 | Rolf Stommelen | Surtees | +2 laps |
| 16 | Jo Siffert | BRM | Overheating |
| 17 | Brian Redman | Surtees | +1 lap |
| 18 | Henri Pescarolo | March | +2 laps |
| 19 | Graham Hill | Brabham | +2 laps |
| 20 | Jackie Pretorius | Brabham | Engine |