| Race details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Championship race in the 1966 Formula One season | |||
| Date | 1 January 1966 | ||
| Official name | XII South African Grand Prix | ||
| Location | Prince George Circuit, East London, South Africa | ||
| Course | Permanent racing facility | ||
| Course length | 3.91 km (2.436 mi) | ||
| Distance | 60 laps, 234.592 km (145.8 mi) | ||
| Pole position | |||
| Driver | Brabham-Repco | ||
| Time | 1:25.1 | ||
| Fastest lap | |||
| Driver |
|
Brabham-Repco | |
| Time | 1:25.2 | ||
| Podium | |||
| First | Lotus-Climax | ||
| Second | Brabham-BRM | ||
| Third | Lotus-Climax | ||
The 12th South African Grand Prix was a motor race, run to Formula One rules, held on 1 January 1966 at Prince George Circuit, East London, South Africa. The race was run over 60 laps of the circuit, and was won by British driver Mike Spence in a Lotus 33.