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In Canada, Stewart seals F1's first red-flagged Grand Prix
In Montréal, the Brit claimed a historic win in a race disrupted by rain and suspension. A milestone that entered Formula 1 history.
19 September 2026 1 min read 19 views
In Canada, Jackie Stewart carved out a special place in Formula 1 history by winning the first world championship Grand Prix halted by a red flag. The Montréal race was heavily affected by heavy rain and difficult conditions, forcing the organisers to stop the action.
For the Scottish driver, it was a victory with both sporting and symbolic value: a chaotic race made even more memorable by a regulatory situation never seen before in that setting. An episode that shows how often Canada produces unpredictable races.