for legendary Jaguar test driver Norman Dewis was well deserved and certainly brightened up our new year's day. To help us appreciate how he earned his award Jaguar has enlisted a few of his friends and former colleagues to speak on film of his achievements. These include Jackie Stewart and Stirling Moss, their admiration for Norman's work and loyalty for Jaguar clear. Having competed alongside them early in his career he could well have succeeded in the more glamorous world of motorsport but instead dedicated himself to less celebrated but perhaps more important work as an engineer.
The perfect accompaniment to an afternoon brew in other words and a chance to lift your mug and salute a previously unsung hero of the British motoring industry.