Sir Jackie Stewart

Three world championships and the man who transformed F1 safety — Sir Jackie Stewart saved countless lives through his relentless safety campaigning.

Sir John Young Stewart was born in Milton, Dunbartonshire in 1939 and won 3 Formula 1 World Championships — becoming the most successful British driver of his era and one of the most significant figures in the sport's history for his safety advocacy. He drove for BRM (1965–1967) and Tyrrell (1968–1973). He won 3 championships: 1969, 1971 and 1973. He won 27 Grand Prix from 99 starts, taking 17 pole positions and scoring 43 podiums with 360 career points. He retired after the 1973 season, one race before what would have been his final start, following the death of his teammate François Cevert at the US Grand Prix. His impact on F1 safety was as significant as his driving achievements — he campaigned relentlessly from the late 1960s to have barriers installed, medical facilities improved, dangerous circuits modified or removed from the calendar, and fire-resistant clothing mandated. His advocacy — deeply controversial among purists who felt danger was part of the sport — saved many subsequent drivers' lives. He was knighted in 1990. He established the Jackie Stewart Foundation to support research into dyslexia — he himself was severely dyslexic and struggled academically throughout his school years. He was BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 1973.

Smooth, calculated driving style with emphasis on safety and precision

Revolutionized F1 safety standards and removed most dangerous circuits from calendar

• F1 World Champion 1969, 1971, 1973 (Tyrrell)
• 27 race wins
• Knighthood 1990
• FIA safety pioneer — removed most dangerous circuits from calendar
• Jackie Stewart Foundation (dyslexia awareness)
• BBC Sports Personality of Year 1973