1960 South African Grand Prix
| Race details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Non-Championship race in the 1960 Formula One season | ||
| Date | 27 December 1960 | |
| Official name | VII South African Grand Prix | |
| Location | East London | |
| Course | Permanent racing facility 3.926 km (2.440 mi) | |
| Distance | 80 laps, 314.08 km (195.20 mi) | |
| Pole position | ||
| Driver |  Stirling Moss |
Porsche |
| Time | 1:38.0 | |
| Fastest lap | ||
| Driver |  Jo Bonnier |
Porsche |
| Time | 1:35.7 | |
| Podium | ||
| First | Stirling Moss |
Porsche |
| Second | Jo Bonnier |
Porsche |
| Third |  Jack Brabham |
Cooper-Climax |
The 1960 South African Grand Prix was a motor race, run to Formula Libre rules, held on 27 December in East London. The race was run over 72 laps of the circuit, and was dominated by British driver Stirling Moss who took pole and came home in first place. Jo Bonnier finished second and also set the fastest lap of the race. The 1960 Formula One World Champion Jack Brabham finished third.