Ernie Pieterse

Born on 4 July 1938, Ernest Pieterse was one of South Africa’s early pioneers on the international motor racing stage. Best known for his appearances in Formula One, Pieterse competed in three FIA Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, making his debut on 29 December 1962.

Driver Bio

Nationality	South African
Birthplace	Parow, South African
Born	4 July 1938
Died	1 November 2017
First Grand Prix	1962 South African Grand Prix
Last Grand Prix	1965 South African Grand Prix
Current/Last Team	Privateer: Lotus

Racing during an era when Formula One was still finding its global identity, Pieterse represented South Africa as one of a small group of drivers breaking into the sport from outside Europe’s traditional racing heartlands. While he did not score World Championship points during his three Grand Prix starts, his participation at the highest level of motorsport secured his place in Formula One history.

He passed away on 1 November 2017 at the age of 79.

Grand Prix Stats

Race Entries	–
Race Starts	–
Did Not Start	0
Best Race Start	12th
Best Race Finish	10th
Retirements	–
First-Lap Retirements	0
Not Classified	–
Disqualified	0
Did Not Qualify	1

Qualifying

Qualifying Sessions	–
Reached Q3	–
Q2 Eliminations	–
Q1 Eliminations	–
Did Not Qualify	1

Stats by Season

Year	Constructor	Entries	Starts	Wins	Podiums	Poles	Fastest Laps	Front Rows	DNF	Best Start	Best Result	Pts Finishes	Points	Championship
1962	Privateer: Lotus	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	13	10	0	0	NC
1963	Privateer: Lotus	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	12	–	0	0	NC
1965	Privateer: Lotus	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	–	–	0	0	NC

Stats by Constructor

Constructor	Years	Entries	Starts	Wins	Podiums	Poles	Fastest Laps	Front Rows	DNF	Best Start	Best Result	Pts Finishes	Points
Privateer: Lotus	1962–1963, 1965	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	12	10	0	0