Sir Jackie Stewart discusses safety improvements in Formula 1 racing
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 8:56 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Sir Jackie Stewart, a three-time Formula 1 champion, emphasized the impact of enhanced safety standards on modern racing during an interview on August 30. He stated that drivers today can race more aggressively without the same level of risk faced by previous generations. Stewart, who advocated for safety improvements in the 1960s and 1970s, recalled the dangers of the sport during his career, noting that many of his contemporaries died in crashes. He remarked on the drastic reduction in fatalities and expressed pride in his role in promoting these changes. Stewart's reflections highlight the ongoing evolution of safety measures in motorsport.
- •Stewart highlights increased aggressiveness of modern drivers thanks to improved safety.
- •He reflects on the fatalities among drivers during his racing career.
- •Stewart played a key role in advocating for safety improvements in motorsport.
- •He notes a dramatic reduction in death risk for today’s F1 drivers.
- •The interview was conducted with his grandson, Lucas Stewart.
- 8:56 AMMotorsport.com — Sir Jackie Stewart explains how improved F1 safety has changed racing
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"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 ...Keep reading
"Sir Jackie Stewart believes F1’s improved safety standards allow modern drivers to race more aggressively without facing the same consequences as previous generations
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 30, 2026, 8:56 AMSir 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 ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 8:56 AMSir Jackie Stewart explains how improved F1 safety has changed racing
Sir Jackie Stewart believes F1’s improved safety standards allow modern drivers to race more aggressively without facing the same consequences as previous generations
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