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Scheckter and Ferrari fly back down memory lane!

Jody Scheckter wound the clock back forty years on Friday when the 1979 world champion took to the track at Monza onboard his Ferrari 312 T4.

The Temple of Speed was the scene four decades ago of Scheckter's third win of the 1979 season and a triumph achieved in front of teammate Gilles Villeneuve that delivered the title to the South African driver.

Scheckter is the proud owner of the 312 T4, along with other race winning cars linked to his distinguished F1 career.

While the 69-year-old has often driven the classic and glorious sounding prancing horse at other venues and around his Laverstoke Farm 'Carfest' track, it was his first return with the car to Monza.

And for this special occasion, he was surrounded by his original crew of Scuderia mechanics!

Jody Scheckter (RSA) in his 1979 Ferrari 312T4. 06.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Jody Scheckter (RSA) in the 1979 Ferrari 312T4. 06.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
Jody Scheckter (RSA) in the 1979 Ferrari 312T4. 06.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Filipe / XPB Imagesmore
Jody Scheckter (RSA) in the 1979 Ferrari 312T4. 06.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Jody Scheckter (RSA) in the 1979 Ferrari 312T4. 06.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Jody Scheckter (RSA) with his 1979 Ferrari 312T4. 06.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Jody Scheckter (RSA) with his 1979 Ferrari 312T4. 07.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Jody Scheckter (RSA) with his 1979 Ferrari 312T4. 08.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Jody Scheckter (RSA). 08.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Jody Scheckter (RSA) with his 1979 Ferrari 312T4. 06.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Jody Scheckter (RSA) with his 1979 Ferrari 312T4, his mechanics, and Piero Ferrari (ITA) Ferrari Vice-President. 08.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Jody Scheckter (RSA). 06.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Jody Scheckter (RSA). 06.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Jody Scheckter (RSA). 06.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Jody Scheckter (RSA). 06.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
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1979 Ferrari 312T4 of Jody Scheckter (RSA) at a stand celebrating 40 years since he won the F1 World Championship. 05.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
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Jody Scheckter (RSA) - modified badge illustrating 40 years since he won the F1 World Championship. 08.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Andreas Seidl, McLaren Managing Director with Jody Scheckter (RSA) and Ross Brawn (GBR) Managing Director, Motor Sports. 08.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Ross Brawn (GBR) Managing Director, Motor Sports with Jody Scheckter (RSA). 08.09.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
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"The whole thing is special for me. I'm a farmer now, so having all of this fuss is a real, real privilege for me, it really is. I could do this every 40 years!" he enthused.

"It's completely different now. Our time was less rules for one, which was much better. But then it was much more dangerous.

"But it's different, the whole world is moving on. I would rather have been in my day if you want to give me a choice."

Scheckter will be out on the track on Saturday and on Sunday, for everyone's pleasure and his own.

"I'll try to improve my lap times every day!" he said.

We've added a short video - courtesy of Maurice Hamilton on Twitter - just to remind everyone of what a proper F1 car should sound like. Pump up the volume!

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.

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