Kyalami
Midrand, South Africa · First GP: 1967
Kyalami is a 2.648 mi circuit in Midrand, South Africa, featuring 16 turns. It has hosted 20 Grand Prix races since 1967.
Track Specs
2.648 mi
Length
16
Turns
Clockwise
Direction
Lap Record
1:17.578
Nigel Mansell (1992)
GP History
20
Total Races
1
Race Title
Circuit Record Book
20
Total Races
15
Different Winners
3
Most Wins
N/A
Weather
Lap Record
Most Wins: Drivers
1976–1984
1969–1973
1982–1993
1985–1992
1967
Most Wins: Constructors
1971–1979
1970–1983
1985–1993
1972–1984
1973–1975
Longest Win Streak
Niki Lauda
2 consecutive wins (1976–1977)
Nigel Mansell: 2 wins (1985–1992)
Most recent winner: Alain Prost (1993, Williams)
Historical Winners
Circuit Analysis
Kyalami is a permanent road course of 4.261 km with 16 turns, run clockwise. A full Grand Prix here is 72 laps, or 307 km of racing. At 3.8 turns per kilometre it has more corners per kilometre than the typical 2026 circuit, where the calendar average is 3.2. Its last Grand Prix was in 1993.
Across 20 Grands Prix here, 15 different drivers have won. Niki Lauda leads with 3 wins, and Ferrari is the most successful team with 4. 4 of 20 races were won from pole position, and winners lined up P4.3 on the grid on average. The lowest starting slot to win was P16, by Jackie Stewart in 1973.
Where is Kyalami located?
Kyalami is located in Midrand, South Africa.
When did Kyalami first host a Formula 1 Grand Prix?
Kyalami hosted its first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1967.
How long is the Kyalami circuit?
The Kyalami circuit is 4.261 km long with 16 turns.
What is the lap record at Kyalami?
The Formula 1 lap record at Kyalami is 1:17.578, set by Nigel Mansell in 1992.
Who has won the most races at Kyalami?
Niki Lauda leads all drivers with 3 wins at Kyalami.