Jackie Stewart quotes

Jackie Stewart is a legendary Scottish racing driver, often nicknamed "The Flying Scot." Renowned for his three Formula One World Championship titles, he also became a major advocate for driver safety. He remains an influential figure in motorsport, both on and off the track. Here are 9 of his quotes:

The years I raced in were fantastic. There was so much change in the cars. We went from treaded tyres to no wings right through to slicks to enormous wings.

Jackie Stewart

There is no doubt that Formula 1 has the best risk management of any sport and any industry in the world.

Jackie Stewart

When there is an accident involving fire, in most cases death is caused by the inhalation of the toxic smoke. What we need is air to go to a driver for 45 seconds. I'm surprised that this is not done, and I would make it compulsory.

Jackie Stewart

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

I would have been a much more popular Wolrd Champion if I had always said what people wanted to hear. I might have been dead, but definitely more popular.

Jackie Stewart

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

In one year I travelled 450,000 miles by air.

Jackie Stewart

From today I am no longer a racing driver. I'm retired and I am very happy.

Jackie Stewart