F1 Report

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.

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First Race
1962
Last Race
1965
Total Races
3(rank 57)

Most driver wins

  1. 1stJ. Clark2 wins
  2. 2ndG. Hill1 wins

Most driver podiums

  1. 1stG. Hill3 podiums
  2. 2ndJ. Clark2 podiums
  3. 3rdJ. Surtees1 podiums
  4. 4thB. McLaren1 podiums
  5. 5thD. Gurney1 podiums

Most driver starts

  1. 1stG. Hill3 starts
  2. 2ndJ. Love3 starts
  3. 3rdJ. Surtees3 starts
  4. 4thJ. Brabham3 starts
  5. 5thB. McLaren3 starts

Most constructor wins

  1. 1st
    Unknown
    2 wins
  2. 2nd
    Unknown
    1 wins

Most constructor podiums

  1. 1st
    Unknown
    3 podiums
  2. 2nd
    Unknown
    2 podiums
  3. 3rd
    Unknown
    2 podiums
  4. 4th
    Unknown
    1 podiums
  5. 5th
    Unknown
    1 podiums
Year
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1965Race Details
1963Race Details
1962Race Details