WORDS OF WISDOM IN MONACO
WITH SIR JACKIE STEWART
INTERVIEW by Olga Taran and Natalia Bezruk
WORDS OF WISDOM IN MONACO
Sir Jackie Stewart is not only a legendary Scottish racing driver , the winner of three World Drivers ’ Championships , but also a generation icon . In his childhood the motorsport star was dyslexic . But even that didn ’ t stop him from becoming a world known celebrity and being successful not just in sport .
His unique style : a tartan cap and long hair , similar to that of a rock star became a recognizable image in pop culture . He also took part in the John Frankenheimer movie ‘ Grand Prix ’ and in the Roman Polanski film ‘ Weekend of a Champion ’. Robbie Williams dedicated his world-famous video ‘ Supreme ’ to ‘ Flying Scot ’ Sir Jackie Stewart . After his career in motorsport he started as a television sports commentator .
One of the most successful drivers he made a revolution in racing . Some critics said he took the romance out of this sport , but improving safety measures saved countless lives , thanks to him . Jackie ’ s desire to help people never fails . His association ‘ A Race Against Dementia ’ is driven to raise money to fund innovative dementia research and find a cure .
HelloMonaco was lucky to secure an exclusive interview with Sir Jackie Stewart during the 78th Monaco Grand Prix .
Sir Jackie Stewart during the 78th Monaco Grand Prix , May 2021
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