1974 South African Grand Prix
- 1974 South African Grand Prix
Results from the 1974 Formula One South African Grand Prix held at Kyalami on March 30, 1974.
Race summary
It was initially uncertain that the South African Grand Prix would go ahead due to the power crisis, but it did so, albeit belatedly in March. Lotus stunned the paddock with an innovative model on display with four pedals, an electric clutch and a double engine.However, practice was overshadowed by a tragic accident which cost the life of Peter Revson, his team Shadow withdrawing as a result.
Niki Lauda took pole by a fraction from Carlos Pace. The two Lotus cars tangled shortly after the start, also involving Jochen Mass and Henri Pescarolo whilst Tom Belsø's race lasted no more than a few hundred yards due to clutch failure. Lauda led a train of cars consisting of Carlos Reutemann,Clay Regazzoni, Jody Scheckter and James Hunt, whose Hesketh was suffering vibration problems.
Mike Hailwood caught and passed Scheckter when he missed a gear, and then passed Reutemann on lap 9. On lap 75, nearly at the finish, Lauda was forced to retire with ignition problems and low oil pressure, handing the lead to Reutemann. This was the first Argentine victory since Juan Manuel Fangio and Brabham's first since the 1970 South African Grand Prix.
Jean-Pierre Beltoise fought his way up through the field to 2nd, capping a fine drive by holding off a determined challenge from Mike Hailwood who took the final podium place.
Classification
Notes
*Pole position: Niki Lauda - 1:16.58[cite book | last = Lang | first = Mike | title = Grand Prix! Vol 3 | publisher = Haynes Publishing Group | year = 1983 | pages = p22 | isbn = 0-85429-380-9] ]
*Fastest lap: Carlos Reutemann - 1:18.16 on lap 58[cite book | last = Lang | first = Mike | title = Grand Prix! Vol 3 | publisher = Haynes Publishing Group | year = 1983 | pages = p24 | isbn = 0-85429-380-9] ]
*Peter Revson, Shadow-Ford, was killed in pre-race testingReferences
"Unless otherwise indicated, all race results are taken from cite web | title = The Official Formula 1 website | url = http://www.formula1.com/results/season/1974/474/ | accessdate = 2007-06-15
F1 race report
Name_of_race = South African Grand Prix
Year_of_race = 1974
Previous_race_in_season = 1974 Brazilian Grand Prix
Next_race_in_season = 1974 Spanish Grand Prix
Previous_year's_race = 1973 South African Grand Prix
Next_year's_race = 1975 South African Grand Prix
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