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1976 South African Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1976 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
- 1976
- Round
- 2
- Grand Prix
- South African Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Kyalami Racing Circuit
- Winner
- Niki Lauda
- Classified drivers
- 25
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Hunt | McLaren | Finished |
| 2 | Niki Lauda | Ferrari | Finished |
| 3 | John Watson | Penske | +1 lap |
| 4 | Jochen Mass | McLaren | Finished |
| 5 | Vittorio Brambilla | March | +1 lap |
| 6 | Patrick Depailler | Tyrrell | +1 lap |
| 7 | Tom Pryce | Shadow | +1 lap |
| 8 | Jacques Laffite | Ligier | Engine |
| 9 | Clay Regazzoni | Ferrari | Engine |
| 10 | Ronnie Peterson | March | Accident |
| 11 | Carlos Reutemann | Brabham | Oil pressure |
| 12 | Jody Scheckter | Tyrrell | Finished |
| 13 | Mario Andretti | Parnelli | +1 lap |
| 14 | Carlos Pace | Brabham | Oil pressure |
| 15 | Jean-Pierre Jarier | Shadow | Radiator |
| 16 | Ian Scheckter | Tyrrell | Accident |
| 17 | Hans-Joachim Stuck | March | +2 laps |
| 18 | Chris Amon | Ensign | +2 laps |
| 19 | Jacky Ickx | Wolf-Williams | +5 laps |
| 20 | Brett Lunger | Surtees | +1 lap |