Jackie Stewart won the 1973 South African Grand Prix at Kyalami, also marking Ferrari's 200th World Championship start.
Key Facts
- Race winner
- Jackie Stewart (Tyrrell)
- Pole position
- Denny Hulme (only career F1 pole)
- Championship round
- Race 3 of 15
- Ferrari milestone
- 200th World Championship start
- Date
- 3 March 1973
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
The 1973 Formula One season's third round was scheduled at Kyalami circuit in South Africa, continuing the World Championship of Drivers and International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers. Teams including Tyrrell and Ferrari competed in the opening phase of the season.
The 1973 South African Grand Prix, formally the Seventh AA Grand Prix of South Africa, was held at Kyalami on 3 March 1973. Jackie Stewart drove his Tyrrell to victory. Denny Hulme claimed pole position, the sole pole of his entire Formula One World Championship career.
Stewart's victory contributed to his eventual 1973 World Championship campaign. The race was historically noted as Scuderia Ferrari's 200th start in a World Championship event, marking a significant milestone in the Italian constructor's long participation in Formula One.
Result
at Kyalami Circuit, South Africa