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6th March 1971: The Ferraris That Won at Kyalami
On 6 March in Formula One history, the championship twice visited Kyalami Circuit — and on both occasions Ferrari emerged victorious.
In 1971, Mario Andretti secured the first World Championship victory of his career after a dramatic late twist denied Denny Hulme what had seemed a certain win. Andretti’s triumph for Ferrari produced a truly international podium and marked an important early moment in the season.
Five years later, at the 1976 South African Grand Prix, Ferrari returned to the top step as Niki Lauda held off James Hunt in a tense finish — an early chapter in the rivalry that would define one of Formula One’s most dramatic seasons.
And in Melbourne, the 2005 Australian Grand Prix opened a new era as Giancarlo Fisichella gave Renault the perfect start to a season that would ultimately crown Fernando Alonso as Formula One’s youngest champion to that point.
Three races across three decades — from Kyalami’s high plateau to the streets of Melbourne — each capturing a moment when the balance of power in Formula One began to shift.
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By Martin ElliotOn 6 March in Formula One history, the championship twice visited Kyalami Circuit — and on both occasions Ferrari emerged victorious.
In 1971, Mario Andretti secured the first World Championship victory of his career after a dramatic late twist denied Denny Hulme what had seemed a certain win. Andretti’s triumph for Ferrari produced a truly international podium and marked an important early moment in the season.
Five years later, at the 1976 South African Grand Prix, Ferrari returned to the top step as Niki Lauda held off James Hunt in a tense finish — an early chapter in the rivalry that would define one of Formula One’s most dramatic seasons.
And in Melbourne, the 2005 Australian Grand Prix opened a new era as Giancarlo Fisichella gave Renault the perfect start to a season that would ultimately crown Fernando Alonso as Formula One’s youngest champion to that point.
Three races across three decades — from Kyalami’s high plateau to the streets of Melbourne — each capturing a moment when the balance of power in Formula One began to shift.
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Music by #Mubert Music Rendering