Jimmy Stewart (racing driver) facts for kids
| Born | 6 March 1931 |
|---|---|
| Died | 3 January 2008 (aged 76) |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality |  British |
| Active years | 1953 |
| Teams | Ecurie Ecosse |
| Entries | 1 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1953 British Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1953 British Grand Prix |
James Robert Stewart (born March 6, 1931 – died January 3, 2008) was a British racing driver from Scotland. He is best known for being the older brother of the famous Formula One champion, Jackie Stewart.
Jimmy Stewart took part in one official Formula One World Championship race. He drove for a team called Ecurie Ecosse. He was born in a place called Milton, which is in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland.
Jimmy Stewart: A Scottish Racing Driver
Jimmy Stewart was a talented driver who loved racing cars. Even though he only competed in one official Formula One Grand Prix, he raced in many other exciting events. These included races that were not part of the main Formula One World Championship.
His Only Formula One Grand Prix
Jimmy Stewart's single Formula One World Championship race was the 1953 British Grand Prix. This big race happened in 1953. He drove a car for the Ecurie Ecosse team. During the race, his car had a problem and he had to stop early. This is called a "retirement" in racing.
Beyond Formula One Racing
After his time in Formula One, Jimmy Stewart continued to be involved with cars. He worked in the garage business. He passed away in 2008 at the age of 76. His legacy lives on through his racing history and his famous brother, Jackie Stewart.
