Prince George Circuit
The Prince George Circuit, located near East London, South Africa, holds a unique place in Formula 1 history as the venue for the South African Grand Prix in its formative years. Its fast, flowing layout, characterized by sweeping curves and a challenging elevation change, tested drivers' bravery and car stability. Hosting 3 Formula 1 World Championship races between 1962 and 1965, the circuit witnessed iconic battles and provided a crucial early foothold for Grand Prix racing on the African continent. Despite its relatively short tenure in F1, Prince George remains a significant, albeit often overlooked, chapter in the sport's global expansion.
- First Race
- 1962
- Last Race
- 1965
- Total Races
- 3(rank 57)
Most driver podiums
- 1stG. Hill3 podiums
- 2ndJ. Clark2 podiums
- 3rdJ. Surtees1 podiums
- 4thB. McLaren1 podiums
- 5thD. Gurney1 podiums
Most driver starts
- 1stG. Hill3 starts
- 2ndJ. Love3 starts
- 3rdJ. Surtees3 starts
- 4thJ. Brabham3 starts
- 5thB. McLaren3 starts
Most constructor wins
- 1st2 winsUnknown
- 2nd1 winsUnknown
Most constructor podiums
- 1st3 podiumsUnknown
- 2nd2 podiumsUnknown
- 3rd2 podiumsUnknown
- 4th1 podiumsUnknown
- 5th1 podiumsUnknown