1965 · Round 1 / 10Completed
1965 South African Grand Prix
Prince George Circuit · Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Winner
Jim Clark
Lotus-Climax · 2:06
Jim Clark won the 1965 South African Grand Prix for Lotus-Climax, finishing 29.000 seconds ahead of John Surtees (Ferrari), with Graham Hill (BRM) completing the podium. Clark had also started from pole position.
It was round 1 of 10 of the 1965 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Prince George Circuit in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa on 1 January 1965.
After round 1, Jim Clark led the 1965 drivers' championship on 9 points, 3 ahead of John Surtees. Lotus-Climax led the constructors' standings on 9 points.
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1965 South African Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 1965 South African Grand Prix?
The 1965 South African Grand Prix took place on 1 January 1965. It was round 1 of 10 of the 1965 Formula 1 calendar.
Where was the 1965 South African Grand Prix held?
The 1965 South African Grand Prix was held at Prince George Circuit in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa.
Who won the 1965 South African Grand Prix?
Jim Clark won the 1965 South African Grand Prix for Lotus-Climax, ahead of John Surtees and .