South Africa 1970
Round 1 • March 7, 1970
Circuit
Kyalami
Kyalami sets the stage for an electrifying start to the 1970 season as veteran drivers and rising stars clash in the South African heat. With bold overtakes and daring maneuvers, this race becomes a strategic masterclass, where tire choice and engine reliability are put to the ultimate test. As the sun blazes down, tensions reach a fever pitch in a showdown that foreshadows the battles to come.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Brabham | 1:49:34.600 | 9 |
| 2 | Denny Hulme | +8.100 | 6 |
| 3 | Jackie Stewart | +17.100 | 4 |
| 4 | Jean Pierre Beltoise | +1:13.100 | 3 |
| 5 | John Miles | +1 lap | 2 |
| 6 | Graham Hill | +1 lap | 1 |
| 7 | Henri Pescarolo | +2 laps | 0 |
| 8 | John Love | +2 laps | 0 |
| 9 | Pedro Rodriguez | +4 laps | 0 |
| 10 | Jo Siffert | +5 laps | 0 |
| 11 | Peter De Klerk | +5 laps | 0 |
| 12 | Dave Charlton | Engine | 0 |
| 13 | Jochen Rindt | Engine | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Stewart | - | - | - |
| 2 | Chris Amon | - | - | - |
| 3 | Jack Brabham | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jochen Rindt | - | - | - |
| 5 | Jacky Ickx | - | - | - |
| 6 | Denny Hulme | - | - | - |
| 7 | John Surtees | - | - | - |
| 8 | Jean Pierre Beltoise | - | - | - |
| 9 | Jo Siffert | - | - | - |
| 10 | Bruce Mclaren | - | - | - |
| 11 | Mario Andretti | - | - | - |
| 12 | Jackie Oliver | - | - | - |
| 13 | Dave Charlton | - | - | - |
| 14 | John Miles | - | - | - |
| 15 | Rolf Stommelen | - | - | - |
| 16 | Pedro Rodriguez | - | - | - |
| 17 | Johnny Servoz Gavin | - | - | - |
| 18 | Henri Pescarolo | - | - | - |
| 19 | Graham Hill | - | - | - |
| 20 | Piers Courage | - | - | - |