Jackie Stewart quotes

Cornering perfectly is like bringing a woman to climax. (Jackie Stewart)
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. View quote
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There is no doubt that Formula 1 has the best risk management of any sport and any industry in the world. View quote
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. View quote
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. View quote
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. View quote
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. View quote
Jackie Stewart
In one year I travelled 450,000 miles by air. View quote
Jackie Stewart
From today I am no longer a racing driver. I'm retired and I am very happy. View quote
Jackie Stewart