1970 Standings — Round 1
R2After South African Grand Prix
Drivers' Championship
| Pos | ± | Driver | Team | Wins | Points | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Brabham | Brabham | 1 | 9 | - | |
| 2 | Denny Hulme | McLaren-Ford | - | 6 | -3 | |
| 3 | Jackie Stewart | March | - | 4 | -5 | |
| 4 | Jean-Pierre Beltoise | Matra | - | 3 | -6 | |
| 5 | John Miles | Team Lotus | - | 2 | -7 | |
| 6 | Graham Hill | Team Lotus | - | 1 | -8 |
