The Epic South African F1, Grand Prix & Single Seater story
Covering 125 years of motor racing history, the book South African Champion is in the final stages of print. Starting from the first race in Cape Town in 1900goes on to peruse the first Grand Prix era of the ’30s before moving on to the South African Champion years. From there, South African Champion covers each of the 33 South African Championship years, every one of the 33 South African, as well as Rand, Cape and other local Grand Prix over the years, and all the action since then, too.
“South African Champion not only tracks an incredible history, but it also tells a truly epic story,” author Michele Lupini explains. “Much of it was long forgotten, but South African Champion recalls it all in a full and representative timeline of Single Seater, Specials and Formula 1 racing in Southern Africa.”
The luxury quality, limited edition South African Champion is a 304-page 30 by 33 centimetre coffee table book comprising 50 intensive parts in eight chapters to cover the entire, captivating story. The Book also includes a significant amount of data, all the results, championship logs and much more relevant information.
Hundreds of photographs are used form the various eras to illustrate the splendid history covered in South African Champion. Many of the images used were not published before, while several are now colourised. New artworks furthermore depict many of the halcyon moments covered too.
Exclusively available here at www.southafricanchampion.com, and priced at R3,350.00 including VAT and delivery within the borders of the Republic of South Africa from early June 2025, overseas customers can contact the publisher for a quote on international delivery. Click on the link below to order your South African Champion now!
South African Champion. The Book. 