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Jody David Scheckter

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south-africa flag south-africa · Born 1950-01-29 · East London

Champion 1×: 1979

Starts
112
Wins
10
Podiums
33
Poles
3
Fastest Laps
5
Points
246
Championships
1
Best Result
1

Biography

Place of BirthEast London
GenderMALE

Career Statistics

Race Entries113
Race Starts112
Wins10
Podiums33
Pole Positions3
Fastest Laps5
Points246
Championships1
Best Championship Position1
Best Grid Position1
Best Race Result1
Race Laps Completed6035
Driver of the Day0
Grand Slams0
Average Grid (classified)7.96
Average Finish (classified)9.16
Average Δ (Grid → Finish)-1.21
Average Qualifying Position8.13
Average Race Position9.31
DNFs35 (31%)
DSQs0 (0%)
DNSs1 (0.9%)

Season-by-Season

Column abbreviations (2)

Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
Year Pos Constructor Starts Wins Podiums Poles FL Points
198019Ferrari1300002
19791Ferrari15361060
19787Wolf16040024
19772Wolf17391255
19763Tyrrell16151149
19757Tyrrell14130020
19743Tyrrell15260245
1973McLaren500000
1972McLaren100000

DNF Breakdown

Reason Count
Engine13
Accident7
Collision3
Suspension3
Spun off3
Overheating2
Collision damage1
Brakes1
Fuel system1
Oil leak1
Gearbox1
Tyre1
Handling1

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