On September 7, 1969, 50 years ago today, Sir Jackie Stewart clinched his first Drivers' World Championship Title at Monza with three races of the season remaining. Fighting for the coveted first-place position came down to timing, gear ratios, and top speeds, as the final laps of the 40th Italian Grand Prix left onlookers on the edge of their seats.

Automobilist had the opportunity to speak with 5 times consecutive 500cc World Champion Mick Doohan at the 2019 Czech motorcycle Grand Prix. Watch, listen, or read along on the link as Doohan discusses his passion for racing, favourite memories, his son Jack and what it takes to win.

Before he won his first 500cc World Championship in 1994, followed by a consecutive four more, the legendary Australian MotoGP rider Mick Doohan came pretty close to not winning any at all. At one point in his career, he went from fighting on the circuits to fighting for his life.

Automobilist had the opportunity to speak with Sir Jackie Stewart at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this past July. Watch (subtitles included), listen or read along as Sir Jackie discusses his favourite racing memories, the Nürburgring, and his charity Race Against Dementia.