Jody Scheckter
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Jody Scheckter, born on January 29, 1950, in East London, South Africa, is a former Formula 1 driver renowned for his 1979 World Championship win with Ferrari. He began his racing career in South Africa before moving to Europe in 1970 to compete in various junior categories. Scheckter made his Formula 1 debut with McLaren in 1972 and later raced for teams like Tyrrell and Wolf. Known for his aggressive driving style, he secured 10 Grand Prix victories during his career. After retiring from racing in 1980, Scheckter pursued business ventures, including founding a firearms training company and later establishing Laverstoke Park Farm, an organic farming enterprise in England.
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1 (2013)
as Self
Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson (2017)
as Self
Hunt For The Title: Formula One 1976 - A Review Of The 1976 Grand Prix Season (2004)
Actor
Adieu l'enfant (1981)
as Self (archive footage)
1973 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review (1973)
as Self
Double First - Williams & Jones: Formula One 1980 - A Review Of The 1980 Grand Prix Season (2004)
Actor
Lauda's Comeback: Formula One 1977 - A Review Of The 1977 Grand Prix Season (2004)
Actor
Gilles Villeneuve - L'Aviatore (2022)
as Self
Gilles Villeneuve : à toute vitesse (2020)
as Self
1979 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review (1979)
as Himself