F1 South African GP results 1971: Starting grid
| Position | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyrrell | |
| 2 | Matra | |
| 3 | Ferrari | |
| 4 | Ferrari | |
| 5 | Lotus-Ford | |
| 6 | Surtees | |
| 7 | McLaren | |
| 8 | Ferrari | |
| 9 | Tyrrell | |
| 10 | BRM | |
| 11 | McLaren | |
| 12 | BRM | |
| 13 | March-Ford | |
| 14 | Lotus-Ford | |
| 15 | Surtees | |
| 16 | Brabham | |
| 17 | Surtees | |
| 18 | March-Ford | |
| 19 | Brabham | |
| 20 | Brabham | |
| 21 | March-Ford | |
| 22 | March-Alfa Romeo | |
| 23 | McLaren | |
| 24 | BRM | |
| 25 | March-Ford |
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