Formula One drivers from South Africa Formula One drivers from South Africa There have been 23 Formula One drivers from South Africa, with 18 of them having started at least one Grand Prix, and only 4 of them having started more than four races. Jody Scheckter is by far the most prolific and successful South African driver, being the only one to have won a race. During his nine-year career Scheckter won ten races and the 1979 World Drivers' Championship. There has not been a driver from South Africa in Formula One since 1980. There are no South African drivers currently competing in Formula One, and
Michael Angus (racing driver) Michael Angus (racing driver) Michael Angus (born September 17, 1954) is a former American racing driver from Hinsdale, Illinois. Angus won the 1985 Formula Atlantic East championship capturing wins at Brainerd International Raceway and Gateway International Raceway (then just a road course known as St. Louis International Raceway). Angus was one of only two drivers to compete in all six races of the championship, easing his path to victory. Angus also won the SCCA Runoffs in Formula Atlantic in 1984 and 1985. After 1986 Angus returned to amateur racing. He competed in a few semi-professional races in the Formula Enterprises