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Jody Scheckter

Jody Scheckter is a South African racing driver who raced in Formula 1 from 1972 to 1980. A one-time World Champion (1979), he took 10 wins, 33 podiums and 3 poles from 112 Grand Prix starts.

112

Grand Prix starts

10

Wins

33

Podiums

3

Pole positions

1

World titles

8.9%

Win rate

Jody Scheckter World Championships

Jody Scheckter won the drivers’ title once, in 1979.

Teams Jody Scheckter drove for

Across 9 seasons, Jody Scheckter raced for Ferrari, McLaren, Tyrrell, Wolf.

Race wins came with Ferrari and Tyrrell and Wolf.

Circuits Jody Scheckter has won at

Jody Scheckter has taken at least one Grand Prix victory at 8 different circuits: Anderstorp Raceway, Brands Hatch, Juan y Oscar Gálvez, Kyalami, Monaco, Monza, Mosport, Zolder.

Seasons Jody Scheckter competed in

1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980.

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Jody Scheckter: frequently asked questions

How many races has Jody Scheckter won?
Jody Scheckter has won 10 Formula 1 Grands Prix from 112 starts — a win rate of 8.9%. Those wins came with Ferrari and Tyrrell and Wolf.
How many World Championships has Jody Scheckter won?
Jody Scheckter has won 1 Formula 1 World Championship, in 1979.
Which teams did Jody Scheckter drive for?
Jody Scheckter raced for Ferrari, McLaren, Tyrrell, Wolf in Formula 1.
When did Jody Scheckter race in Formula 1?
Jody Scheckter competed in Formula 1 between 1972 and 1980, across 9 seasons.
How many pole positions does Jody Scheckter have?
Jody Scheckter took 3 pole positions in Formula 1 qualifying.

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