South African Formula One Championship build interest by padding the field with Formula 2 and Formula 5000 cars, but viewership was in a steady decline - not helped by a somewhat Byzantine points system. 1976 would see the start of the domination of South Africa's National Championship by Ian Scheckter. Indeed, had it not been for youthful exuberance Scheckter would have won the 1975 title. He won more races than Charlton, but Charlton was more consistent. Scheckter won the first four championship in a row for Lexington Racing before United Tobacco Company withdrew their teams (Lexington, Gunston and Texan). With Gunston returning in 1983, Scheckter
David Schumacher (racing driver) his cousin 2018 European Formula 3 champion Mick. As Schumacher was a guest driver, he was ineligible for points. David Schumacher (racing driver) David Schumacher (born 23 October 2001) is a German racing driver, son of former Formula One driver Ralf Schumacher and nephew of seven time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher. Schumacher began karting at a young age, alongside his cousin Mick. From there he competed in multiple karting championships, the highlight of which was finishing as vice-champion of the 2017 DKM Championship to Dennis Hauger. In August 2017, it was announced that Schumacher would graduate to single-seaters,