South African Grand Prix

A shy Welshman, but a fast and furious racerA shy Welshman, but a fast and furious racer

A shy Welshman, but a fast and furious racer

Welshman Tom Pryce was tragically killed on this day in 1977, the victim of a freak accident that marred the…

3 weeks ago
Clark closes out  in East London banner year in F1Clark closes out  in East London banner year in F1

Clark closes out in East London banner year in F1

On this day in 1963, Jim Clark closed out a banner year with a slam dunk at the South African…

3 months ago
When F1 raced in DecemberWhen F1 raced in December

When F1 raced in December

While F1 teams are getting time away from their factories for a few days at least, the sport used to…

8 years ago
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Formula Libre

We're looking back here at the 1981 South African Grand Prix which was not officially an F1 race, but which…

9 years ago
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Racing on New Years Day

While the F1 season now traditionally starts in March, back in 1968 the Kyalami circuit in South Africa was hosting…

9 years ago
Bringing the curtain downBringing the curtain down

Bringing the curtain down

In 1963, the championship was long since decided before the end of the season, with Jim Clark having won six of…

10 years ago
South African Grand Prix close to returnSouth African Grand Prix close to return

South African Grand Prix close to return

Bernie Ecclestone says he is close to agreeing a deal which could see the South African Grand Prix return to…

10 years ago