South Africa 1974
Round 3 • March 30, 1974
Circuit
Kyalami
The 1974 South African Grand Prix at Kyalami unfolds as a gripping spectacle of speed and strategy, set against the stunning backdrop of the African highveld. With the championship race still wide open, drivers push their machines to the limit, weaving through a circuit known for its undulating terrain and long straights. As tire strategies and fuel calculations become crucial, the intense on-track battles keep fans on the edge of their seats, hinting at an unforgettable climax.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Reutemann | 1:42:40.960 | 9 |
| 2 | Jean Pierre Beltoise | +33.940 | 6 |
| 3 | Mike Hailwood | +42.160 | 4 |
| 4 | Patrick Depailler | +44.190 | 3 |
| 5 | Hans Joachim Stuck | +46.230 | 2 |
| 6 | Arturo Merzario | +56.040 | 1 |
| 7 | Emerson Fittipaldi | +1:08.390 | 0 |
| 8 | Jody Scheckter | +1:10.540 | 0 |
| 9 | Denny Hulme | +1 lap | 0 |
| 10 | Vittorio Brambilla | +1 lap | 0 |
| 11 | Carlos Pace | +1 lap | 0 |
| 12 | Graham Hill | +1 lap | 0 |
| 13 | Ian Scheckter | +2 laps | 0 |
| 14 | Eddie Keizan | +2 laps | 0 |
| 15 | Francois Migault | +3 laps | 0 |
| 16 | Niki Lauda | Ignition | 0 |
| 17 | Richard Robarts | +4 laps | 0 |
| 18 | Henri Pescarolo | +6 laps | 0 |
| 19 | Dave Charlton | +7 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niki Lauda | - | - | - |
| 2 | Carlos Pace | - | - | - |
| 3 | Arturo Merzario | - | - | - |
| 4 | Carlos Reutemann | - | - | - |
| 5 | Emerson Fittipaldi | - | - | - |
| 6 | Clay Regazzoni | - | - | - |
| 7 | Hans Joachim Stuck | - | - | - |
| 8 | Jody Scheckter | - | - | - |
| 9 | Denny Hulme | - | - | - |
| 10 | Jacky Ickx | - | - | - |
| 11 | Jean Pierre Beltoise | - | - | - |
| 12 | Mike Hailwood | - | - | - |
| 13 | John Watson | - | - | - |
| 14 | James Hunt | - | - | - |
| 15 | Patrick Depailler | - | - | - |
| 16 | Ronnie Peterson | - | - | - |
| 17 | Jochen Mass | - | - | - |
| 18 | Graham Hill | - | - | - |
| 19 | Vittorio Brambilla | - | - | - |
| 20 | Dave Charlton | - | - | - |