1966 South African Grand Prix

The 1966 South African Grand Prix, formally titled the 12th International RAC Grand Prix of South Africa (Afrikaans: 12de Internasionale RAC Grand Prix van Suid-Afrika), was a non-championship Formula One motor race held on 1 January 1966 at Prince George Circuit, East London, South Africa. The race, run over 60 laps of the circuit, was won by British driver Mike Spence in a works Lotus-Climax. Spence won by two laps from the private Brabham-BRM of Swiss driver Jo Siffert, with fellow Briton Peter Arundell third in the other works Lotus-Climax.

1966 South African Grand Prix
Non-championship race in the 1966 Formula One season
Race details
Date 1 January 1966
Official name 12th International RAC Grand Prix of South Africa
Location Prince George Circuit, East London, South Africa
Course Temporary road circuit
Course length 3.91 km (2.436 miles)
Distance 60 laps, 234.592 km (145.769 miles)
Pole position
Driver Brabham-Repco
Time 1:25.1
Fastest lap
Driver Jack Brabham Brabham-Repco
Time 1:25.2
Podium
First
  • Mike Spence
Lotus-Climax
Second Brabham-BRM
Third
  • Peter Arundell
Lotus-Climax
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