Jackie Stewart

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.