1968 · Round 1 / 12Completed
1968 South African Grand Prix
Kyalami · Midrand, South Africa
Winner
Jim Clark
Lotus-Ford · 1:53:56.600
Jim Clark won the 1968 South African Grand Prix for Lotus-Ford, finishing 25.300 seconds ahead of Graham Hill (Lotus-Ford), with Jochen Rindt (Brabham-Repco) completing the podium. Clark had also started from pole position.
It was round 1 of 12 of the 1968 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Kyalami in Midrand, South Africa on 1 January 1968.
After round 1, Jim Clark led the 1968 drivers' championship on 9 points, 3 ahead of Graham Hill. Lotus-Ford led the constructors' standings on 9 points.
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1968 South African Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 1968 South African Grand Prix?
The 1968 South African Grand Prix took place on 1 January 1968. It was round 1 of 12 of the 1968 Formula 1 calendar.
Where was the 1968 South African Grand Prix held?
The 1968 South African Grand Prix was held at Kyalami in Midrand, South Africa.
Who won the 1968 South African Grand Prix?
Jim Clark won the 1968 South African Grand Prix for Lotus-Ford, ahead of and .