South Africa 1969
Round 1 • March 1, 1969
Circuit
Kyalami
The 1969 South African Grand Prix at Kyalami sets the season ablaze with a thrilling display of raw power and cunning strategy. Jackie Stewart and Jochen Rindt engage in a breathtaking duel, pushing their machines to the limit in the thin, scorching air of the Highveld. With the relentless African sun bearing down, it's a test of endurance as much as skill, with every lap raising the stakes in this epic season opener.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Stewart | 1:50:39.100 | 9 |
| 2 | Graham Hill | +18.800 | 6 |
| 3 | Denny Hulme | +31.800 | 4 |
| 4 | Jo Siffert | +49.200 | 3 |
| 5 | Bruce Mclaren | +1 lap | 2 |
| 6 | Jean Pierre Beltoise | +2 laps | 1 |
| 7 | Jackie Oliver | +3 laps | 0 |
| 8 | Sam Tingle | +7 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Brabham | - | - | - |
| 2 | Jochen Rindt | - | - | - |
| 3 | Denny Hulme | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jackie Stewart | - | - | - |
| 5 | Chris Amon | - | - | - |
| 6 | Mario Andretti | - | - | - |
| 7 | Graham Hill | - | - | - |
| 8 | Bruce Mclaren | - | - | - |
| 9 | Basil Van Rooyen | - | - | - |
| 10 | John Love | - | - | - |
| 11 | Jean Pierre Beltoise | - | - | - |
| 12 | Jo Siffert | - | - | - |
| 13 | Jacky Ickx | - | - | - |
| 14 | Jackie Oliver | - | - | - |
| 15 | Pedro Rodriguez | - | - | - |
| 16 | Peter De Klerk | - | - | - |
| 17 | Sam Tingle | - | - | - |
| 18 | John Surtees | - | - | - |