South African Grand Prix 1967 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Pedro Rodriguez claimed a surprise victory at the season-opening South African Grand Prix at Kyalami, delivering Cooper-Maserati an unexpected triumph. The Mexican driver capitalized on attrition among the favorites to secure his maiden Grand Prix win, demonstrating the opportunism required for success in Formula 1. Local driver John Love impressed with second place in a privateer Cooper-Climax, providing a feel-good story for the South African crowd.

John Surtees completed the podium for Honda in third place, while championship favorites struggled with reliability issues. The race demonstrated the unpredictability of the new season, with no clear favorite emerging from the opening round. Rodriguez's breakthrough victory provided Cooper-Maserati with valuable championship points and demonstrated that race wins remained possible for well-prepared privateer operations. The season opener suggested 1967 would feature close competition and multiple race winners.