Tomas Scheckter is a South African former racing driver best known for his time in the IndyCar Series.
Scheckter in 2010
Scheckter watches practice speeds while waiting for his turn to qualify for the 2007 Indy 500. Photo by Tim Wohlford.
Jody David Scheckter is a South African business proprietor and retired motor racing driver. He competed in Formula One from 1972 to 1980, winning the Drivers' Championship in 1979 with Ferrari. Scheckter is the first and, as of 2024, only driver from the continent of Africa to have won a Formula One race or the World Drivers' Championship.
Jody Scheckter at the 1979 Monaco Grand Prix
Scheckter in a Tyrrell 007 at the 1974 British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch.
Scheckter in the iconic six-wheel Tyrrell P34 at the Nürburgring in 1976.
Scheckter driving for Ferrari at the 1979 Monaco Grand Prix.