A detailed timeline of the impact and legacy of Jackie Stewart across different fields.
Sir Jackie Stewart, nicknamed "the Flying Scot", is a retired British Formula One racing driver. He competed from 1965 to 1973, securing three World Drivers' Championship titles with Tyrrell. Upon retirement, Stewart held records for the most wins (27) and podium finishes (43). Beyond racing, he has worked as a broadcaster and motorsport executive.
In 1987, Alain Prost won the Portuguese Grand Prix, breaking Jackie Stewart's record for the most wins by a F1 driver, which Stewart had held for 14 years. Stewart expressed happiness that Prost, whom he considered the best driver in F1, broke his record.
During his commentary work for Channel 9 during qualifying for the 1988 Australian Grand Prix, Jackie Stewart addressed the numerous questions about his feelings on Alain Prost breaking his record, stating he was happy it was Prost, whom he considered the best driver in F1, who broke it.
In 1990, Jackie Stewart was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame, recognizing his significant contributions and achievements in the sport.
In 1992, Nigel Mansell won the British Grand Prix, breaking Jackie Stewart's record for the most wins by a British F1 driver, which Stewart had held for 19 years.
Until 2005, Jackie Stewart was the only driver to have won the championship in a car built by a French constructor, and remains the only driver to win the world championship in a car built in France as well as in a car entered by a privateer team.
In 2015, Lewis Hamilton became the first British driver to win three World Championships, surpassing Jackie Stewart's previous record. Stewart was the only British driver to have achieved this until Hamilton's accomplishment.
In 2015, Lewis Hamilton equalled Jackie Stewart's record of being the only British driver with three championships.
In March 2017, following the death of John Surtees, Jackie Stewart became the last surviving F1 World Champion from the 1960s.
After John Surtees' death in 2017, Jackie Stewart became the last surviving Formula One World Champion from the 1960s.
In 2022, upon the death of Tony Brooks, Jackie Stewart became the oldest living F1 winner. Brooks raced during the 1950s.
In 2023, on the Beyond the Grid podcast, Jackie Stewart revealed his decision to retire was influenced by the demanding pace of his life, the loss of friends, and health issues, including mononucleosis in 1971 and a burst gastritis. He cited the heavy travel schedule and the dangers of racing as primary reasons for his retirement.
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