Stephen South Formula one racer

Stephen South (born 19 February 1952 in Harrow, Middlesex) is a British former racing driver from England. He was educated at Harrow County School for Boys.He is chiefly known for winning the 1977 BRDC Vandervell British F3 Championship. His only Formula One entry was at the 1980 United States Grand Prix West with McLaren standing in for Alain Prost who was injured, but South failed to qualify. His career was abruptly ended later that year when part of one leg was amputated after an accident during practice for a CanAm race at the Circuit Trois-Rivières in Quebec, Canada.

Personal facts

Birth dateFebruary 19, 1952
Birth place
Harrow London , Middlesex
Nationality
United Kingdom

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Formula one racer

championships0
fastest lap0
first race
1980 United States Grand Prix West
last race
1980 United States Grand Prix West
podiums0
poles0
races1
wins0

Stephen South on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.formulaone.free-online.co.uk/formulaone/drivers/ssouth/index.html