Jackie Stewart
Jackie Stewart
Sir John Young "Jackie" Stewart, OBEis a British former Formula One racing driver from Scotland. Nicknamed the "Flying Scot", he competed in Formula One between 1965 and 1973, winning three World Drivers' Championships, and twice runner-up, over those nine seasons. He also competed in Can-Am. In 2009 he was ranked fifth of the fifty greatest Formula One drivers of all time by journalist Kevin Eason who wrote: "He has not only emerged as a great driver, but one of the...
NationalityScottish
ProfessionRace Car Driver
Date of Birth11 June 1939
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.
Cornering is like bringing a woman to climax.
We have had more sales for this year's grand prix than any other, and we have been helped in that by the fact that Jenson had 10 podiums last season and looks like a winner. It is good for British motor racing if he is there and doing well.
I have a very high respect for Jenson's driving skills but whether he will break through the pain barrier of not winning is another issue.
We're relieved that we've been able to retain the British Grand Prix in this country, as I'm sure Bernie is too.
You can never stop thinking about safety. There are always new improvements coming along. The people who work in the sport are creative and new ideas like deformable crash structures are fantastic.
The biggest issue for anyone who wants to do improvements is you need the money to afford them, and we are doing what we can to afford them.
It's great to remind yourself where it all began, ... My life has been like a magic carpet ride ever since.
It will be great to work with Rowan as he's a good racer and races in his own cars,
This would double the price after seven years - this is unaffordable.
There were no medical facilities, but now today it is like an intensive care unit. Who would want to argue against that? People were dying regularly.
During my time as president we have fought many battles, not least almost annually the one to retain the British Grand Prix.
I think Alonso has demonstrated his ability to take on the best of the championship contenders.
It is my fervent hope you will give Damon Hill unanimous support to lead the club. I hope this will include the minority of members who have historically undermined and disrupted the democratically elected board.