Jackie Stewart Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jackie Stewart.

Jackie Stewart, born John Young Stewart, is a Scottish former racing driver, born on June 11, 1939, in Dumbarton, Scotland. He is widely considered as one of the greatest Formula One drivers of all time and played a significant role in revolutionizing the sport's safety standards.

Stewart started his career in motorsport in the late 1950s, competing in various racing disciplines before reaching Formula One in 1965. Throughout his career, he won the Formula One World Championship three times (1969, 1971, and 1973) while driving for the Tyrrell and Matra teams. He achieved exceptional success, securing 27 race wins and 43 podium finishes.

Beyond his exceptional driving skills, Stewart also campaigned relentlessly for improved safety in Formula One. After witnessing numerous accidents and losing friends in the sport, he became a strong advocate for significant safety reforms. His tireless efforts led to a profound impact on the sport, resulting in significant safety improvements, such as better track barriers, improved helmets, and the introduction of medical cars and trackside barriers.

Following his retirement from racing in 1973, Jackie Stewart remained actively involved in motorsport as a commentator and team owner. He was knighted in 2001 for his services to motorsport and continues to be a respected figure in the racing community. Jackie Stewart's legacy not only includes his extraordinary driving skills but also his unwavering commitment to making Formula One a safer sport for all its participants.

We were racing at circuits where there were no crash barrier

We were racing at circuits where there were no crash barriers in front of the pits, and fuel was lying about in churns in the pit lane. A car could easily crash into the pits at any time. It was ridiculous.

Jackie Stewart

Car

There has been a huge advance in technology, which has impro

There has been a huge advance in technology, which has improved the safety of the cars incredibly, but there are still some heavy crash impacts and in certain circumstances there is still the chance of fire today.

Jackie Stewart

Technology

It takes leadership to improve safety. And I started off the

It takes leadership to improve safety. And I started off the movement in my time, but the person who has done more over the past 20 to 30 years and who has led it is Professor Sid Watkins.

Jackie Stewart

Leadership