Formula One drivers from South Africa none have competed in the sport since 1980. Jody Scheckter was the last person to enter a race having started the 1980 United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen. A total of 18 South African drivers have started in at least one race, but only three of them have ever scored any points. Some other drivers have entered Grand Prix events but did not qualify or otherwise make it through to start the race. That includes Desiré Wilson, one of the few female drivers in Formula One. Jody Scheckter's early career gave people cause to label him as a "fast
Alexander Sims (racing driver) 2017 he competes at the GT Le Mans class of the IMSA SportsCar Championship with a factory BMW M6. He will compete in the upcoming Formula E season with MS Andretti. As Sims was a guest driver, he was ineligible for points.<br> Driver did not finish the race, but was classified as he completed over 90% of the race distance.<br> As Sims was a guest driver, he was ineligible for championship points. Season still in progress. Season still in progress. Alexander Sims (racing driver) Alexander Sims (born 15 March 1988, in London) is a British professional racing driver, and BMW