Stewart wins F1’s first red-flagged Grand Prix in Canada
In Montréal in 1969, the Scot claimed a historic victory in a race marked by the first official red-flag stoppage.
On 19 October 1969, Jackie Stewart took his Matra to victory in the Canadian Grand Prix, a race that entered Formula 1 history for a unique milestone: it was the first event to be stopped with a red flag. That made the Montréal round even more significant in the championship story.
For Italian motorsport fans, it is one of those moments that shows how deeply modern F1 is rooted in the past. Stewart, who would later become world champion, underlined his talent in Canada during a season when safety and race management were beginning to evolve.
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