He memorably beat out English compatriots Damon Hill, Johnny Herbert, and Martin Brundle at the 1993 South African Grand Prix.
The 58-year-old joined icons Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost, who won seven world titles between them, on the podium at Kyalami.
F1 hasn't returned to Africa since, despite boasting a record 24-race calendar across five continents on the 2024 calendar.