1978 · Round 3 / 16Completed
1978 South African Grand Prix
Kyalami · Midrand, South Africa
Winner
Ronnie Peterson
Team Lotus · 1:42:15.767
Ronnie Peterson won the 1978 South African Grand Prix for Team Lotus, finishing 0.466 seconds ahead of Patrick Depailler (Tyrrell), with John Watson (Brabham) completing the podium. Niki Lauda had taken pole position.
It was round 3 of 16 of the 1978 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Kyalami in Midrand, South Africa on 4 March 1978.
After round 3, Mario Andretti led the 1978 drivers' championship on 12 points, 1 ahead of Ronnie Peterson. Team Lotus led the constructors' standings on 21 points.
Results
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21978 South African Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 1978 South African Grand Prix?
The 1978 South African Grand Prix took place on 4 March 1978. It was round 3 of 16 of the 1978 Formula 1 calendar.
Where was the 1978 South African Grand Prix held?
The 1978 South African Grand Prix was held at Kyalami in Midrand, South Africa.
Who won the 1978 South African Grand Prix?
Ronnie Peterson won the 1978 South African Grand Prix for Team Lotus, ahead of and .