Sir Jackie Stewart explains how improved F1 safety has changed racing
Three-time Formula 1 champion Sir Jackie Stewart believes modern grand prix drivers can be more aggressive racers by taking advantage of the series' vastly improved safety standards. Speaking in an interview with his grandson, Lucas Stewart, the 87-year-old reflected on his relentless push to improve motorsport safety during the 1960s and 1970s. "They are more preventive in safety, but at ...…
Three-time Formula 1 world champion Sir Jackie Stewart has spoken about the significant improvements in Formula 1 safety over the years. Speaking to his grandson Lucas Stewart, the 87-year-old reflected on the drastic changes in safety standards during his career in the 1960s and 1970s.
Stewart emphasized that modern drivers can be more aggressive racers now, thanks to the vastly improved safety standards in place. While mistakes still happen, they no longer result in fatal consequences as they did in the past.
Recalling his own racing days, Stewart described the dangerous conditions he and his fellow drivers faced, noting that many of them lost their lives. He dedicated memorials within his home to the drivers who never returned from racing.
Today, the risks of death in Formula 1 racing are extremely low, thanks to the advanced safety measures in place. Unlike the past, drivers can now compete without the constant fear of losing their lives. Stewart concluded that his legacy lies in making motor racing safer, a goal he shared with others who fought to change the dangerous race tracks.
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