1993 South African Grand Prix
Pre-Race Report
Entrants
The season opens at Kyalami for the 33rd South African Grand Prix. It is the first time since 1974 that the first race of a season has featured no defending Drivers’ Champion — Nigel Mansell chose not to return to Williams and is racing IndyCars in America. Because no defending champion is present, Williams cannot display the number 1. Damon Hill carries number 0 — the first time that number has appeared at a Grand Prix since the 1973 United States Grand Prix — while Alain Prost runs number 2.
Sauber make their Formula One debut here, fielding JJ Lehto and Karl Wendlinger with numbers 29 and 30. The team is backed by Mercedes-Benz through engine supplier Ilmor, though the engines are badged as “Saubers” for this first season. All 13 competing teams are supplied by Goodyear.
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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.