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Couldn’t see a topic for this but watched the Jackie Stewart documentary on SKY, last night.
Some of the footage brought home the brutality of the sport, at the time. Particularly Jackie’s helmet with his blood type and allergies etc taped to it. Was aware of his work to improve safety in Formula One but I’m really an 80’s kid.
I was ignorant of Francois Cervet’s story but thought that it was a very affectionate tribute along with that of Jochen Rindt.
Interesting to see how much work went into the business side of things and guess Jackie was a little ahead of his time in terms of brand deals.
Definitely worth a watch for the historic shots of Monza, Spa and Monaco etc even if Jackie isn’t of interest.
Some of the footage brought home the brutality of the sport, at the time. Particularly Jackie’s helmet with his blood type and allergies etc taped to it. Was aware of his work to improve safety in Formula One but I’m really an 80’s kid.
I was ignorant of Francois Cervet’s story but thought that it was a very affectionate tribute along with that of Jochen Rindt.
Interesting to see how much work went into the business side of things and guess Jackie was a little ahead of his time in terms of brand deals.
Definitely worth a watch for the historic shots of Monza, Spa and Monaco etc even if Jackie isn’t of interest.
I’m surprised there hasn’t been more comment on this documentary, it was an incredibly personal account with some footage I’ve never seen before. I think the central theme was Stewart’s dyslexia and how he’d managed to keep his inability to read and write a secret for so long, even from his wife, that takes a special level of intellect.
I was also struck by the Cevert story, a driver I knew little about but obviously one who had a special relationship with the family, possibly too special? Overall a good watch with some interesting and thought provoking footage. I’ve always admired Jackie and his honesty and openness really stood out. Worth a watch, even if you’re not into F1.
I was also struck by the Cevert story, a driver I knew little about but obviously one who had a special relationship with the family, possibly too special? Overall a good watch with some interesting and thought provoking footage. I’ve always admired Jackie and his honesty and openness really stood out. Worth a watch, even if you’re not into F1.
Great documentary, on one of the very best. His safety 'crusade' seems just common sense though our eyes. He had to put up with quite a bit of frustration from people at the time, Stirling, Jenks, circuit owners, etc.
Jackie knew the dangers, having been stuck in a car covered in fuel- waiting for the spark that luckily didn't come, but was brave enough to keep racing. It was all about removing unnecessary risk & improving circuits and equipment. Countless drivers & their families owe a great deal to Jackie for spearheading the campaign.
Jackie knew the dangers, having been stuck in a car covered in fuel- waiting for the spark that luckily didn't come, but was brave enough to keep racing. It was all about removing unnecessary risk & improving circuits and equipment. Countless drivers & their families owe a great deal to Jackie for spearheading the campaign.
Edited by gt40steve on Tuesday 3rd January 09:23
gt40steve said:
Great documentary, on one of the very best. His safety 'crusade' seems just common sense though our eyes. He had to put up with
It’s hard to imagine looking back, but I hadn’t realised how opposed Moss was to the safety crusade, his argument that the appalling death rate was part of the sport (I’m paraphrasing), was an insight into the mindset of a bygone time. Fascinating stuff. I too thought it was excellent. Jackie, along with Graham Hill were my schoolboy heroes. Got his autograph at the Oulton Park Gold Cup many years ago when the Formula 1 teams used to compete. I thought I remember reading somewhere that his wife, Helen, suffers from Dementia, but no mention of that in the documentary.
As stated, some of the accident scenes were brutal.
As stated, some of the accident scenes were brutal.
The man gets nowhere near enough respect for what he did for track safety, others followed but he was a true pioneer for that and was hated by the press and track owners as a result.
He was also a fine driver, of the Prost mould, and I will always have immense respect for him asking Senna THAT question, and therein the hostile reply from a clearly annoyed Senna calling "stewart" which I found incredibly disrespectful but give you an insight into the mind of the man.
He was an Olympic lever shooter aswell.
He was also a fine driver, of the Prost mould, and I will always have immense respect for him asking Senna THAT question, and therein the hostile reply from a clearly annoyed Senna calling "stewart" which I found incredibly disrespectful but give you an insight into the mind of the man.
He was an Olympic lever shooter aswell.
Eric Mc said:
Is this the documentary made about 20 years ago by his son Mark?
I have it on DVD and it is indeed excellent.
I don’t think so Eric, there’s plenty of recent footage of him doing an impression of a mobile advertising board at current Grand Prix. It’s on Sky, I’d be interested to know what you think if you get the chance. I have it on DVD and it is indeed excellent.
Nickp82 said:
Watched it yesterday , it didn’t serve up anything new for me really (I don’t think there is actually much new content in it is there?) but is nevertheless well worth watching.
Hearing how recalling Cevert’s brutal death still upsets him was quite affecting.
I had no idea that he was ‘severely dyslexic’, nor that Moss was so inclined to object to his safety campaign. The depth of relationship with Cevert was also news to me, but the way he has dealt with his impediment was pretty astonishing and has left an impression. Hearing how recalling Cevert’s brutal death still upsets him was quite affecting.
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