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Prince George Circuit

Eastern Cape Province, South Africa · First GP: 1962

Prince George Circuit is a 2.436 mi circuit in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa, featuring 9 turns. It has hosted 3 Grand Prix races since 1962.

Track Specs

2.436 mi

Length

9

Turns

Lap Record

1:24.300

John Love (1968)

GP History

3

Total Races

1

Race Title

South African Grand Prix1962–1963, 1965

Circuit Record Book

3

Total Races

2

Different Winners

2

Most Wins

N/A

Weather

Lap Record

1:24.300John Love (1968)

Most Wins: Drivers

1
Jim Clark2

1963–1965

2
Graham Hill1

1962

Most Wins: Constructors

1
Lotus-Climax2

1963–1965

2
BRM1

1962

Longest Win Streak

Jim Clark

2 consecutive wins (1963–1965)

Most recent winner: Jim Clark (1965, Lotus-Climax)

Historical Winners

YearRaceWinnerConstructor
1965South African Grand PrixJim ClarkLotus-Climax
1963South African Grand PrixJim ClarkLotus-Climax
1962South African Grand PrixGraham HillBRM

Circuit Analysis

At 2.3 turns per kilometre it has fewer corners per kilometre than the typical 2026 circuit, where the calendar average is 3.2. Its last Grand Prix was in 1965.

Across 3 Grands Prix here, 2 different drivers have won. Jim Clark leads with 2 wins, and Lotus-Climax is the most successful team with 2. 2 of 3 races were won from pole position, and winners lined up P1.3 on the grid on average.

Where is Prince George Circuit located?

Prince George Circuit is located in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa.

When did Prince George Circuit first host a Formula 1 Grand Prix?

Prince George Circuit hosted its first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1962.

How long is the Prince George Circuit circuit?

The Prince George Circuit circuit is 3.92 km long with 9 turns.

What is the lap record at Prince George Circuit?

The Formula 1 lap record at Prince George Circuit is 1:24.300, set by John Love in 1968.

Who has won the most races at Prince George Circuit?

Jim Clark leads all drivers with 2 wins at Prince George Circuit.