Kyalami · Midrand, South Africa
Mario Andretti won the 1971 South African Grand Prix for Ferrari, finishing 20.900 seconds ahead of Jackie Stewart (Tyrrell), with Clay Regazzoni (Ferrari) completing the podium. Jackie Stewart had taken pole position.
It was round 1 of 11 of the 1971 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Kyalami in Midrand, South Africa on 6 March 1971.
After round 1, Mario Andretti led the 1971 drivers' championship on 9 points, 3 ahead of Jackie Stewart. Ferrari led the constructors' standings on 9 points.
The 1971 South African Grand Prix took place on 6 March 1971. It was round 1 of 11 of the 1971 Formula 1 calendar.
The 1971 South African Grand Prix was held at Kyalami in Midrand, South Africa.
Mario Andretti won the 1971 South African Grand Prix for Ferrari, ahead of and .
| Pos | Driver | Time / gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jackie Stewart (Tyrrell) started from pole position.
Jack Brabham won the 1970 South African Grand Prix at Kyalami for Brabham.
| 9 |
| 2 | +20.900 | 6 |
| 3 | +31.400 | 4 |
| 4 | +1:09.400 | 3 |
| 5 | +1 Lap | 2 |
| 6 | +1 Lap | 1 |
| 7 | +1 Lap | – |
| 8 | +1 Lap | – |
| 9 | +2 Laps | – |
| 10 | +2 Laps | – |
| 11 | +2 Laps | – |
| 12 | +2 Laps | – |
| 13 | +4 Laps | – |
| R | Engine | – |
| R | Gearbox | – |
| R | Accident | – |
| R | Physical | – |
| R | Overheating | – |
| R | Engine | – |
| R | Overheating | – |
| R | Differential | – |
| R | Engine | – |
| R | Fuel leak | – |
| R | Suspension | – |
| R | Engine | – |