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Round 3 · 1978
South African Grand Prix
Kyalami
Ronnie Peterson won the 1978 South African Grand Prix at Kyalami in Midrand, South Africa, with Patrick Depailler and John Watson completing the podium. 14 drivers retired from the race.
Weekend Schedule
Race
Mar 4, 12:00 AM
Race Result
1R. PetersonTeam Lotus
1:42:15.767+92P. DepaillerTyrrell
++0.466+63J. WatsonBrabham
++4.442+44A. JonesWilliams
++30.986+35J. LaffiteLigier
++1:09.218+26D. PironiTyrrell
+1 Lap+17M. AndrettiTeam Lotus
+1 Lap8J. JarierATS
+1 Lap9R. StommelenArrows
+1 Lap10H. RebaqueTeam Lotus
+1 Lap11B. LungerMcLaren
+2 Laps12V. BrambillaSurtees
+2 LapsPole Position
N. Lauda
Brabham
DNF / Retirements
R. PatreseEngine
J. ScheckterSpun off
P. TambayAccident
G. VilleneuveOil leak
C. ReutemannSpun off
N. LaudaEngine
R. KeeganEngine
J. MassEngine
A. MerzarioSuspension
J. JabouilleEngine
K. RosbergClutch
E. FittipaldiTransmission
E. CheeverOil leak
J. HuntEngine