South Africa 1978
Round 3 • March 4, 1978
Circuit
Kyalami
The 1978 South African Grand Prix at Kyalami becomes a pivotal moment for the championship contenders as tactical brilliance meets raw speed on the high-altitude circuit. Intense battles unfold under the blazing sun, with drivers pushing their machines to the limit in a race marked by daring overtakes and strategic gambles. As the dust settles, the shifting dynamics leave fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter in a season that promises to be unforgettable.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronnie Peterson | 1:42:15.767 | 9 |
| 2 | Patrick Depailler | +0.466 | 6 |
| 3 | John Watson | +4.442 | 4 |
| 4 | Alan Jones | +38.990 | 3 |
| 5 | Jacques Laffite | +1:09.220 | 2 |
| 6 | Didier Pironi | +1 lap | 1 |
| 7 | Mario Andretti | +1 lap | 0 |
| 8 | Jean Pierre Jarier | +1 lap | 0 |
| 9 | Rolf Stommelen | +1 lap | 0 |
| 10 | Hector Rebaque | +1 lap | 0 |
| 11 | Brett Lunger | +2 laps | 0 |
| 12 | Vittorio Brambilla | +2 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niki Lauda | - | - | - |
| 2 | Mario Andretti | - | - | - |
| 3 | James Hunt | - | - | - |
| 4 | Patrick Tambay | - | - | - |
| 5 | Jody Scheckter | - | - | - |
| 6 | Jean Pierre Jabouille | - | - | - |
| 7 | Riccardo Patrese | - | - | - |
| 8 | Gilles Villeneuve | - | - | - |
| 9 | Carlos Reutemann | - | - | - |
| 10 | John Watson | - | - | - |
| 11 | Ronnie Peterson | - | - | - |
| 12 | Patrick Depailler | - | - | - |
| 13 | Didier Pironi | - | - | - |
| 14 | Jacques Laffite | - | - | - |
| 15 | Emerson Fittipaldi | - | - | - |
| 16 | Jochen Mass | - | - | - |
| 17 | Jean Pierre Jarier | - | - | - |
| 18 | Alan Jones | - | - | - |
| 19 | Brett Lunger | - | - | - |
| 20 | Vittorio Brambilla | - | - | - |