1970 South African Grand Prix
Pre-Race Report
Entrants
Graham Hill makes his return to racing after a life-threatening crash at the 1969 United States Grand Prix. Despite extensive knee surgery that left him with minimal mobility, he is entered for Rob Walker Racing in a Lotus 49C.
Milestones
This is the Formula One World Championship debut for March Engineering. Chris Amon leads the works entry while Jackie Stewart races the Tyrrell-entered March 701. In qualifying, Stewart and Amon both set the exact same time — a 1:19.3 — sharing the front row with Jack Brabham.
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Drivers' Championship
Full standings →First race of the season — championship not yet started.
Constructors' Championship
Full standings →First race of the season — championship not yet started.