Who Is Jackie Stewart? Age, Biography and Wiki
Jackie Stewart was born on June 11, 1939, making him 85 years old as of 2025. He is a three-time Formula One World Champion, securing titles in 1969, 1971, and 1973. His career in racing, spanning from the 1960s to the early 1970s, established him as a pioneer in safety reforms in motorsport. Stewart's remarkable journey is chronicled on his Wikipedia page.
| Occupation | Business |
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| Date of Birth | June 11, 1939 |
| Age | 86 Years |
| Birth Place | N/A |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
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Popularity
Jackie Stewart's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
As an athlete, Jackie Stewart maintained a fit and agile physique. He stands at approximately 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) tall and weighs around 154 lbs (70 kg). While exact measurements such as chest, waist, and hip sizes are not publicly available, his athletic build was essential for his racing career, enabling him to excel in the physically demanding environment of motorsports.
Stewart went on to win the F1 World Championship in using the Tyrrell 003-Cosworth, winning Spain, Monaco, France, Britain, Germany, and Canada. He also did a full season in Can-Am, driving a Carl Haas sponsored Lola T260-Chevrolet.
During the 1971 season, Stewart was the only driver able to challenge the McLarens driven by Denny Hulme and Peter Revson. Stewart won two races, at Mont Tremblant and Mid Ohio, and finished 3rd in the championship. The stress of racing year round and on several continents eventually caused medical problems for Stewart.
He won the 1971 world championship despite having mononucleosis and crossing the Atlantic Ocean 186 times due to media commitments in the United States.
During the season, he missed the Belgian Grand Prix at Nivelles due to gastritis, and had to cancel plans to drive a Can-Am McLaren; he won the Argentine, French, U.S., and Canadian Grands Prix to come second to Emerson Fittipaldi in the drivers' standings.
Stewart also competed in a Ford Capri RS2600 in the European Touring Car Championship, with F1 teammate François Cevert and other F1 pilots, at a time where the competition between Ford and BMW was at a height. Their best result was at the 6 Hours of Paul Ricard, finishing second. In 1972 Stewart also received the OBE.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Jackie Stewart has been married to his wife, Helen Stewart, since 1962. The couple has three children and has been a role model for many in balancing professional life and family. While details regarding Jackie Stewart’s personal life after 2023 remain private, his long-standing relationship showcases a deep commitment to family values. As of 2025, there have been no publicly reported romantic entanglements outside of his marriage.
Stewart's family were Austin, and later Jaguar, car dealers and had built up a successful business. His father had been an amateur motorcycle racer, and his brother Jimmy was a racing driver with a local reputation who drove for Ecurie Ecosse and competed in the 1953 British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Jackie Stewart's net worth is estimated to be around $60 million. His wealth comes not just from his racing career but also from endorsements, business ventures, and television appearances. Despite retiring from professional racing many decades ago, Stewart's brand remains strong, contributing to his ongoing earnings through various media and public speaking engagements.
Career, Business and Investments
Jackie Stewart's illustrious career began in the 1960s, and he soon became a household name in motorsport. Beyond racing, he is also a successful businessman, with investments in various sectors, including automotive and hospitality. In recent years, Stewart has focused on promoting road safety, leveraging his experiences to advocate for safer driving practices. His contributions to motorsport safety, along with his business endeavors, solidify his legacy in and out of racing.
Amongst his three titles, Stewart twice finished as runner-up over his nine seasons in Formula One. He was the only British driver with three championships until Lewis Hamilton equalled him in.
Outside of Formula One, he narrowly missed out on a win at his first attempt at the Indianapolis 500 in 1966 and competed in the Can-Am series in 1970 and 1971. Between 1997 and 1999, in partnership with his son, Paul, he was team principal of the Stewart Grand Prix F1 racing team.
After retiring from racing, Stewart was an ABC network television sports commentator for both auto racing, covering the Indianapolis 500 for over a decade, and for several summer Olympics covering many events, being a distinctive presence with his pronounced Scottish accent.
Stewart also served as a television commercial spokesman for both the Ford Motor Company and Heineken beer.
Social Network
Jackie Stewart maintains a vibrant presence on social media. Though relatively reserved, he shares insights about his life, opinions on racing, and road safety awareness through platforms like Twitter and Instagram. His followers appreciate his engaging content and his willingness to share personal anecdotes from his remarkable life.
Stewart appears in the 1966 John Frankenheimer movie Grand Prix doing all the driving scenes for actor Brian Bedford, who played Scott Stoddard, as Bedford did not know how to drive.
Stewart was the subject in the 1972 Roman Polanski-produced film Weekend of a Champion, in which Polanski shadows him throughout a race weekend at the 1971 Monaco Grand Prix. He appeared in an anachronistic cameo in a 1977 episode of Lupin III as a competitor in the 1977 Monaco Grand Prix.
In 1979, George Harrison, a good friend of Stewart's, released a single titled like Stewart's book, "Faster", as a tribute to Stewart, Niki Lauda, Ronnie Peterson who was killed in 1978, and to other Formula One race car drivers. In the video, Stewart acted as Harrison's limousine chauffeur, wearing a cap with his trademark tartan.
Education
In terms of education, Jackie Stewart attended George Watson's College in Edinburgh and later participated in various racing schools and workshops that honed his driving skills. Stewart’s commitment to education extends beyond the classroom, as he often emphasizes the importance of learning and safety in his public speeches.
Stewart had some success in other forms of racing during the year, winning the 1966 Rothmans 12 Hour International Sports Car Race and almost winning the Indianapolis 500 on his first attempt, in John Mecom's Lola T90-Ford, only to be denied by a broken scavenge pump while leading by over a lap with eight laps to go.
However, Stewart's performance, having had the race fully in hand, sidelined only by mechanical failure, won him Rookie of the Year honours despite the winner, Graham Hill, also being an Indianapolis rookie.
Stewart appeared at 24 Hours of Le Mans test day on 3 April 1966 driving a Ford GT40 Mk II version of Holman & Moody and the Ford GT40 owned by Alan Mann Racing.
