Spotlight: Scheckter plans appeal over court’s demand he pay £1.5m tax bill | Brief

Jody Scheckter, the 1979 Formula 1 world champion, is appealing a court ruling that requires him to pay a tax bill of £1.5 million. The demand comes from His Majesty's Revenue and Customs following the closure of his organic farm business in Hampshire two years ago.

Scheckter expressed his determination to fight the decision, stating that illness hindered his participation in the tribunal hearing. He believes he did not violate any laws and plans to contest the ruling, despite acknowledging his wife's advice to settle the matter earlier.