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
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