Stewart Grand Prix
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| Full Name | Stewart Grand Prix |
| Base | Milton Keynes, United Kingdom |
| Founder(s) | Template:GBR Sir Jackie Stewart Template:GBR Paul Stewart |
| Team Principal(s) | Template:GBR Paul Stewart |
| Technical Director | Template:GBR Alan Jenkins |
Stewart Grand Prix was a Formula One constructor that operated in the late 1990s. The team was formed by former Grand Prix driver Sir Jackie Stewart and his son Paul Stewart in 1997 as the official Ford works team.
The team would later be purchased by the Ford Motor Company and turned into Jaguar Racing. This team would later be purchased by the Austrian energy drinks giant Red Bull, whom still race in Formula One to this day as Red Bull Racing.
History
1998
Following their debut season, Stewart were keen to recruit a high profile British driver to partner Jan Magnussen. An ambitious bid was made towards Damon Hill in the off-season, but was rejected in favour of a move to Lola. This left the door open for Chris Dagnall - despite being close to retirement, Dagnall was seen by many corners of the British motor racing press to be made from the same cloth as Sir Jackie Stewart, and was a real lift to the team in the off season. Despite this lift, results in the opening few races of the season were ultimately disappointing.