Jody Scheckter was the last South African to enter a race having started the 1980 United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen.

[2] Jody Scheckter's early career gave people cause to label him as a "fast but borderline reckless racing driver"[4] and an "erratic, crash-prone wild man".

After a slow start he found his form, winning two races and finishing on the podium four other times on his way to third in the championship.

He landed a full-time drive with March for the 1977 season but only managed to finish in two races, with a best position of tenth place.

He left the sport and returned to his home country, finding great success and winning six titles in Formula Atlantic.

After starting just three races with the team, he had a one-off drive for Lotus at the 1965 South African Grand Prix, moving instead to sports cars.