Formula One drivers from South Africa
| Drivers | 25 |
|---|---|
| Grands Prix | 151 |
| Entries | 210 |
| Starts | 190 |
| Best season finish | 1st (1979) |
| Wins | 10 |
| Podiums | 36 |
| Pole positions | 3 |
| Fastest laps | 5 |
| Points | 282 |
| First entry | 1961 British Grand Prix |
| First win | 1974 Swedish Grand Prix |
| Latest win | 1979 Italian Grand Prix |
| Latest entry | 1980 United States Grand Prix |
| 2026 drivers | None |
There have been 25 Formula One drivers from South Africa, with 17 of them having started at least one Grand Prix, and four 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 10 races and the 1979 World Drivers' Championship. There has not been a driver from South Africa in Formula One since 1980.