Died after a short battle with ill-health. A former motor vehicle sales man, he overcame a drinking problem and helped local anti-alcohol projects. He remained very close to younger brother, Sir Jackie, right until the end, as well as keeping links with the sport. Jimmy as a racer was particulary strong at hillclimbing and then sportscars, for whom he raced for the famous Ecurie Ecosse team. After breaking his arm in a crash at the Nurburgring in 1955, Stewart retired, although business demands and family pressure probably had an affect too to call it a day.

Biography last updated 22 Sep 2014