Monoposto

Nº 11

Jackie Stewart

1969, 1971, 1973 World Champion

Overview

Sir John Young Stewart, born in Milton, Dunbartonshire, on 11 June 1939 and known as the Flying Scot, won three World Drivers' Championships, in 1969, 1971 and 1973.1

A crash at Spa in 1966, when he was left trapped with little medical help on hand, started his campaign for better safety.1 He retired in 1973 after his teammate François Cevert died in practice in the United States, missing what would have been his 100th Grand Prix.1

1969

Six wins, 26 points clear of Jacky Ickx

With Matra

He won six races in the Matra MS80.12

Every Grand Prix finish, 1969

Numeral size follows the result. Round 1 at left.

1971

Six wins, 29 points clear of Ronnie Peterson

With Tyrrell

He won six races again, now in the Tyrrell 003.13

Every Grand Prix finish, 1971

Numeral size follows the result. Round 1 at left.

1973

Five wins, 16 points clear of Emerson Fittipaldi

The last season

He clinched the title at the Italian Grand Prix.1 Cevert's death at Watkins Glen ended his career a race early.14

Every Grand Prix finish, 1973

Numeral size follows the result. Round 1 at left.

Image plates

5 photographs, in season order

Helmet

His helmet was white, with the Royal Stewart tartan around the top.1

A drawing of his 1973 design.

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Three title cars

He won in the Matra MS80 in 1969 and the Tyrrell 003 in 1971, then again with Tyrrell in 1973.1

The Tyrrell 003 in which he won the 1971 title.

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1969
Matra MS80
1971
Tyrrell 003
1973
Tyrrell 006

Road to the title

  1. 1965Formula One debut in South Africa, and first win at Monza.1
  2. 1966Crashed at Spa, the start of his safety campaign.1
  3. 1969–73Won three titles.1
  4. 1980Diagnosed with dyslexia, aged 41.1
  5. 2001Knighted.1

Records

  • 27 wins from 99 starts1
  • Led driver boycotts at Spa, the Nürburgring and Zandvoort over safety1

Sources