Sir Jackie Stewart will complete a special tribute lap at the Bahrain Grand Prix. Driving his 1973 Tyrrell 006 and wearing a helmet signed by all living F1 World Champions.
Ahead of the race today, Formula 1 legend and three-time World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart will continue a historic lap in the sport’s history. The run honours two major milestones: the 75th anniversary of Formula 1 and the 60th anniversary of Sir Jackie’s debut in the championship. This will raise funds for the Race Against Dementia charity.
A Historic Helmet Signed by legends
Adding even more meaning to the occasion, Stewart will sport a specially designed helmet signed by all 20 living Formula 1 World Champions. Including Micheal Schumacher.
Schumacher, who has been out of the public eye since his skiing accident in 2013, contributed his signature with the help of his wife, Corinna. Stewart revealed to the Daily Mail that Corinna guided his hand to write his initials, “MS.”
“It is wonderful that Michael could sign the helmet for this worthy cause. A disease for which there is no cure.”
“His wife helped him, and it completed the set of every single champion still with us.”
Sir Jackie Stewart lap a tribute with to a cause
Ahead of Stewart’s tribute lap, a symbolic “One Lap Challenge” was organised by the British embassy in Bahrain. This event saw over 1,500 people partake in a lap of the circuit, raising in excess of fifty thousand dollars for the charity.
Mark Stewart, Chair of the Race Against Dementia Foundation, emphasised that the battle against dementia is “not just for the past, but for the future.” Urging Formula 1 fans for their ongoing support for the cause.
The helmet, along with other exclusive items, will be auctioned off to raise funds for Race Against Dementia. A foundation Stewart launched in 2016 after his wife, Lady Helen Stewart, was diagnosed with the disease.
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali praised Stewart’s tribute. Labelling it as a symbolic moment in Formula 1’s history.
“We are proud to see this legend return to the track here in Bahrain. In a symbolic moment celebrating our sport’s history and supporting a noble humanitarian cause.”
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem also voiced his support. Describing Stewart’s work as “inspirational.” Ultimately highlighting that motorsport can drive positive change in aspects outside the racing scene.
