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Formula 1 1976 South African GP - F1 Highlights - Lauda VS Hunt Begins

The start of the race unfolded with Niki Lauda executing a flawless launch, seizing the lead into the first turn. James Hunt, on pole, once again struggled off the line and immediately lost out to his McLaren teammate Jochen Mass and the fast-starting Vittorio Brambilla in the orange March. Behind them, the midfield turned chaotic when Michel Leclère forced Ian Scheckter off track, ending the South African’s race instantly. 👉Support our Channel by checking out our picks for Motorsport Fans in Racing & Beyond Website: 👉https://racingbeyond.com/racing-gadgets The opening lap reached a climax as Hunt and Brambilla went wheel-to-wheel with Mass in a fierce three-car scrap for second. Brambilla’s late braking secured him the advantage, while Hunt slotted in ahead of Mass shortly after. Their dueling, however, left Lauda free to build a sizeable cushion. Hunt relentlessly attacked Brambilla, whose stubborn defense caused heated reactions in the pits. It wasn’t until lap five that Hunt finally muscled past the Italian, immediately charging after Lauda, already ten seconds clear. Mass dispatched Brambilla three laps later to secure third. Once order was established, the race settled into a steady rhythm. Hunt reduced Lauda’s gap slightly but never significantly. Drama returned on lap fifteen when Patrick Depailler spun while challenging Brambilla, colliding with Ronnie Peterson and eliminating the Swede. Depailler continued, nearly triggering another crash as he rejoined directly in front of Chris Amon. At the same time, the Alfa Romeo-powered Brabhams sprayed oil across the track before both retired with engine failures, leaving Andretti, Laffite, and Watson coated in oil. From there, the race quietened. Hunt continued trimming Lauda’s lead by tenths, while Mass fell further adrift. Brambilla pitted for a disputed refueling stop and steering adjustments, ceding ground to Tom Pryce and Clay Regazzoni. Laffite’s promising Ligier ended with a blown V12, soon followed by Regazzoni’s Ferrari, raising concerns in the Scuderia garage. Lauda, however, was hampered not by an engine issue but by a slow puncture in his left rear tyre, costing him time in the closing laps. Hunt closed the gap dramatically, entering the final tour just over two seconds behind. Even so, Lauda managed his pace superbly, crossing the line a second ahead to secure victory, his Ferrari’s tyre deflating completely on the slow-down lap. Mass completed the podium, while Jody Scheckter inherited fourth after Pryce’s pit stop. John Watson and Mario Andretti salvaged fifth and sixth, both cars still bearing oil stains from earlier incidents. Pryce, Brambilla, and Depailler trailed behind, with Bob Evans bringing his Lotus home in a rewarding tenth. 📌 If you’re passionate about untold racing stories, forgotten heroes, and iconic Grand Prix moments that shaped the sport, please, consider subscribing to the channel, so you don’t miss future content. Your support means a lot! 📌Racing & Beyond Website: https://racingbeyond.com/ 👉 Watch more legendary F1 Races and F1 Highlights in our full historic playlist here:    • Formula 1   👉Check some other interesting content about F1 The 10 Most Succesful F1 Cars of The 1970s:    • The 10 Most Succesful F1 Cars of The 1970s   How Jackie Stewart Transformed F1:    • The Invention of the Modern Driver: How Ja...   👉Check the other races from this amazing 1976 season: Round 1 - Brazilian GP:    • Formula 1 1976 Interlagos GP Full Race - L...   Round 2 - South African GP:    • Formula 1 1976 South African GP - F1 Highl...   Round 3 - USA West GP:    • Formula 1 1976 USA West GP - F1 Highlights...   Round 4 - Spanish GP:    • Formula 1 1976 Spanish GP - F1 Highlights ...   Round 5 - Belgian GP:    • Formula 1 1976 Belgian GP - F1 Highlights ...   Round 6 - Monaco GP:    • Formula 1 1976 Monaco GP - F1 Highlights -...   Round 8 - French GP:    • Formula 1 1976 French GP - Hunt's Turning ...   Round 10 - German GP:    • Formula 1 1976 German GP Report - Lauda's ...   Round 11 - Austrian GP:    • Formula 1 1976 Austrian GP Spectacular Rac...   Round 13 - Italian GP:    • Formula 1 1976 Italian GP - The Incredible...   Round 14 - Canadian GP:    • Formula 1 1976 Canadian GP - Spectacular D...   Round 16 - Japanese GP:    • Formula 1 1976 Japanese GP - James Hunt Wo...   #F1History #ClassicF1 #Formula1Legends #NikiLauda #JamesHunt #1970sF1 #GrandPrix #VintageRacing #F1Highlights #HistoricMotorsport #F1Drama #OldSchoolF1 #F1RaceReview #RetroF1 #MotorsportLegends