Nicknamed the flying scot he competed in formula one between 1965 and 1973 winning three world drivers championships and twice finishing as runner up over those nine seasons.

F1 jackie stewart. John young jackie stewart was born in dumbartonshire scotland on june 11 1939. Sir john young jackie stewart born june 11 1939 in milton west dunbartonshire scotland is a former formula one three time world champion. He is regarded by many as one of the greatest drivers in the history of the sport.

Sundays eifel grand prix winner was prompted into the admission after being offered sir jackie stewart s latest claim that the six time world champion does not feature in his top three drivers of. Ahead of the eifel grand prix while speaking on lewis hamiltons win record sir jackie stewart said that he doesnt consider the 35 year old amongst the three greatest f1 drivers of all time. Hamilton 35 recently spoke out about the lack of diversity in.

Sir john young jackie stewart obe born 11 june 1939 is a british former formula one racing driver from scotland. There were also fears about jackies future because he was a failure at school and left at 15.