United Kingdom

Jackie Stewart

Overview

Jackie Stewart was born in Milton, Scotland, in 1939 and came to racing after first excelling in shooting. He entered Formula 1 in the 1960s and quickly became one of the sport’s leading talents. Smooth, intelligent and precise, Stewart combined natural speed with an ability to analyse risk and performance in a way that set him apart from many of his contemporaries. Stewart won three World Championships in 1969, 1971 and 1973, driving for Matra and Tyrrell. His partnership with Ken Tyrrell became one of the era’s defining relationships, built on trust and professionalism. He was also a major safety campaigner at a time when fatal accidents were common, pushing for medical facilities, barriers and circuit improvements despite resistance from parts of the racing establishment. After retiring, Stewart remained one of Formula 1’s most influential voices, later founding Stewart Grand Prix and continuing as an ambassador. His legacy is twofold: he was one of the greatest drivers of his generation and one of the people who helped make the sport safer. Few champions changed both the results sheet and the culture of F1 so profoundly.

Season history

SeasonTeamPOS.StartsWinsFastest lapsPodiumsPole positionsPTS
1965310105033
196678101014
1967911002010
1968210324036
1969111657263
1970513104425
1971111637662
1972211445245
1973114518371
Profile
Full name-
OriginUnited Kingdom
Date of birthJune 11, 1939 (87)
F1 active period1965-1973
First Grand PrixSouth African Grand Prix 1965
First winItalian Grand Prix 1965
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Career stats

Championships

3

Career points

359

Wins

27

Podiums

43

Starts

99

Best finish

1

Best ranking

1

Seasons entered

9