Silver Arrows set to fly as Mercedes buddies up to Brawn team Nov 22, 2009
Plenty of pundits all the way up to Jackie Stewart are saying that Button has erred in signing for McLaren, declaring that he'll be towelled by the firmly entrenched Lewis Hamilton, the 2008 world champion. Maybe. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Button's F1 switch divides opinion Nov 20, 2009
Sir Jackie Stewart, the three-time world champion, was unequivocal. I think it's a mistake,'' he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Button signs with McLaren Nov 19, 2009
British racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart said Button was making the wrong move and predicted tensions as McLaren attempted to accomodate him and Hamilton. "If I had been him I would have wanted to do a deal with Brawn," Stewart said. (iAfrica.com)
Formula One elects new leader today Oct 23, 2009
Vatanen, 57, has the support of three-time champion Jackie Stewart and vows to introduce a code of ethics to F1's governing body if he wins -- a clear attempt to prove his intention to clean up motor racing's premier event. Mosley's long and recently troubled reign ends amid the dark backdrop of another scandal: Renault bosses were recently found guilty of ordering Nelson Piquet. (News & Observer -- Sports)
'Let it slowly sink in' Oct 23, 2009
The 29-year-old is Britain's 10th world champion, following in the footsteps of the likes of Jim Clark, Graham Hill, Jackie Stewart, Nigel Mansell, and of course, Hamilton. It is also the first time in 40 years Britain has enjoyed back-to-back success since Hill and Stewart in 1968 and 1969, although no Briton has ever successfully defended the crown. (iAfrica.com)
Briton ready for gruelling title defence next year Oct 22, 2009
Jackie Stewart, like Clark a Scot, remains Britains most successful Formula One driver in terms of world titles, with his three table-topping performances coming in 1969, 1971 and 1973. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
'I'm world champion' Oct 20, 2009
" Button was 14th on the grid at Interlagos on Sunday while title rival and teammate Rubens Barrichello started on pole, a scenario which many people believed would mean the championship would go to the wire in the season final in Abu Dhabi in November. But Barrichello suffered a nightmare race, finishing a disappointing eighth with Australia's Mark Webber, in a Red Bull, taking victory. Button won six of the season's seven races but his challenge threatened to fade away in the second half of... (iAfrica.com)
F1 leader Button "relaxed" despite poor practice Oct 17, 2009
He is trying to give Britain back-to-back F1 titles for the first time since Graham Hill won in 1968 and Jackie Stewart in 1969. Button made his F1 debut in 2000 touted as the next British star, but his only highlight season until now had been in 2004 with BAR-Honda. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Barrichello edges Button in Brazilian GP practice Oct 17, 2009
Button is trying to give Britain back-to-back F1 titles for the first time since Graham Hill won in 1968 and Jackie Stewart in 1969. While Barrichello will have the home-crowd support, the 22-year-old Vettel's confidence has been boosted by a victory at the Japanese GP two weeks ago. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Button must play it safe Oct 15, 2009
He is trying to give Britain back-to-back F1 titles for the first time since Graham Hill won in 1968 and Jackie Stewart in 1969. Lewis Hamilton took the title last year, also at the Brazilian GP.. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Monza memories Sep 14, 2009
All the great Formula One world champions have won at Monza -- Schumacher five times, Fangio three, Prost three and Jackie Stewart and Ayrton Senna have both won there twice. For all the attraction of Formula One's growing band of new circuits, it's places like Monza that get motor sport enthusiasts pulses racing. (CNN -- International)
Young Aussie Ricciardo gets F1 test Aug 26, 2009
Winners of the F3 crown who went on to F1 and world title glory include the legendary Ayrton Senna, fellow Brazilians Emerson Fittipaldi and Nelson Piquet Senior, Finn Mika Hakkinen, and British legends Sir Jackie Stewart and Jim Clark. Ricciardo's five wins this season are as many as last year's champion, Spaniard Jaime Alguersuari, who made his F1 debut at last month's Hungarian GP.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Stewart wins at Watkins Glen Aug 11, 2009
Its walls are covered with photos of all the open-wheel winners in Watkins Glen International's storied history, from Jim Clark to Graham Hill to Jackie Stewart. They might want to make some room for a former open-wheel guy who now races in NASCAR _ because Tony Stewart is king of them all. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Alguersuari set to become youngest F1 driver at 19 Jul 24, 2009
Admitted to Red Bull's young drivers program in 2005, Alguersuari went on to win the British F3 title last year at 18 - a series previously won by names like Jackie Stewart, Jim Taylor and Mika Hakkinen. Alguersuari, who speaks English, Spanish, French, Italian and Catalan, is using the final eight races on the calendar to prepare for 2010, when more will be expected from him. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Circuit Park Zandvoort to Be Firs... Jul 16, 2009
"We're very pleased to be able to make the latest version of this great racing facility; now home to DTM, Formula 3 and many club events; available to iRacing's membership. Last month we initiated the expansion of our track offerings beyond our base in North America with the addition in the UK of Brands Hatch and Oulton Park to Silverstone, which is already available to iRacing members. Circuit Park Zandvoort, the site of so much motorsport history, is a particularly appropriate first European... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
THRILL LIST: No one touches the Intimidator in the thrill department Jul 10, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Sr., David Pearson top motor sports Thrill List - Lars Anderson - SI.com. Posted: Thursday July 9, 2009 10:11AM; Updated: Thursday July 9, 2009 1:01PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Stewart's fix for formula one's woes - end Mosley's dictatorialrule Jun 20, 2009
SIR JACKIE STEWART, OBE, reclines in an armchair in his Buckinghamshire home. He is in an excellent mood. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
HotelTravel.com Takes Pole Position for Final British Grand Prix Formula 1 at Silverstone Jun 5, 2009
Former Formula 1 legend Jackie Stewart once described the circuit as 'The Green Hell', a nickname that remains to this day, and is not to be confused with the toll road of the same name. This is important when driving in a country that offers little distinction between race course and toll road. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Button wins Monaco GP, extends points lead May 25, 2009
Buttons fourth 00004000 start-to-finish victory of the season was the first for a British driver from pole at the famed street circuit race since Jackie Stewart 36 years ago. Button leads with 51 points. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Credit crunch weighs on Monaco GP May 22, 2009
Retired triple world champion and RBS global ambassador Jackie Stewart revealed recently that his Monaco hotel suite had cost 53,000 euros for a five-night stay last year. The Scot will be absent for the first time since the 1960s but feels Monaco needs to be taken in context. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Can Formula One Run Without Ferrari? May 17, 2009
With the FIA already having raised the budget cap from $45 million under pressure from the teams, "it's wrong that it has become such a public debate," says Jackie Stewart, a three-time Formula One world champion and ex team boss. "It's unsettling for the marketplace.". (Time.com)
Formula One teams prepare for crisis talks with FIA president May 16, 2009
Retired triple world champion Jackie Stewart disagreed and said the FIA had no business telling teams how much to spend. What has the FIA got to do with the economics of motorsport. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Watkins Glen still running on all cylinders May 7, 2009
Rust said reserved camping for the weekend of the NASCAR race in early August is sold out, track rent is also booked for the season, and on opening day in April nearly 1,000 motorists - a track record - paid $20 apiece to take three laps around the twisting course made famous by some of the greatest drivers in history: Jim Clark, Jackie Stewart, Bruce McLaren, Graham Hill, Mario Andretti, Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon, and Tony Stewart, to name a few. "We're a tourist-related area,... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bernie's answer for F1: a Jewish black female driver May 1, 2009
He said certain F1 drivers, including Spain's two-time world champion Fernando Alonso, were "stupid" because they did not do more to promote the sport, as former British driver Jackie Stewart continues to do. Ecclestone, who is known for his colourful comments, also defended formula one's decision to cut costs this season. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Chinese Grand Prix 2009 Awards Apr 20, 2009
Vettel is also the first driver since Jackie Stewart to win a maiden Grand Prix for two different constructors. Team of the day. (Suite101.com)
Brant JamesINSIDE RACING Mar 13, 2009
I've been fortunate in my career to have worked with some very clever people in the sport: Jackie Stewart, Jim Hall, Roger, just to drop a few names here. And you can't really unlearn what you have learned. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Teacher shares love for acting (300) Mar 11, 2009
Jackie Stewart of White County Central has enjoyed three decades of teaching while also partaking in an acting career on the side ... White County Central's Jackie Stewart isn't your typical drama teacher. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Sir Jackie waives fee to help RBS Mar 7, 2009
Sir Jackie Stewart has agreed to waive any fees he would have earned this year from the Royal Bank of Scotland. The former world motor racing champion works for RBS representing the company at events across the world. (BBC News -- UK)
RBS payoff row turns spotlight on... Mar 7, 2009
The annual bill includes about 7 million in payments to seven RBS global ambassadors including Sir Jackie Stewart, the three-times Formula 1 champion, and the golfer Jack Nicklaus, both boyhood heroes of Sir Fred. Related Links. (New York Post -- Business)
Williams loses $22m a year sponsorship deal Feb 27, 2009
Britain's top tennis player, Andy Murray, is said to have been considering scaling down his sponsorship deal with the bank, while triple motor racing world champion Jackie Stewart has attracted criticism for apparently declining to renegotiate his deal. The RBS announcement comes just a few weeks after Dutch finance company ING announced it was to pull out of formula one at the end of this year because of the financial difficulties worldwide. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bailed-out bank attacked for celebrity contracts Feb 16, 2009
The outspoken committee member said the former managers of RBS, which received a 20bn state bailout, went on a "reckless" spending spree when it paid out what is believed to have been a total of 200m worth of sponsorship fees to people like Murray, former golf star Jack Nicklaus and racing driver Sir Jackie Stewart. "I think it would go down very well with the British public if some of them were to cancel their contracts. Some of them would become real heroes if they did," he told Reuters,... (guardian.co.uk)
RBS reportedly spent 200 million on sponsorships Feb 15, 2009
Some of the recipients of the sponsorship include Zara Phillips, the horse rider and granddaughter of the Queen, golfer Jack Nicklaus and Sir Jackie Stewart, the former motor racing champion. RBS, which announced a 28-billion-pound loss last month, the biggest in British commercial history, said it was obliged to honour deals agreed under Goodwin, the paper reported. (International Herald Tribune)
How Fred shredded RBS Feb 7, 2009
The luxury golf resort was a favourite with RBS. It s also where Goodwin s boyhood hero and friend Sir Jackie Stewart has his clay-pigeon shooting school. Only a year had passed since Goodwin had taken over as chief executive from Sir George Mathewson, who was seen by staff as having saved RBS from the brink of collapse. (Times Online)
