Engineering leaps lead to faster cars which lead to more accidents and deaths on the old Grand Prix courses. After a series of tragedies, racing legend Jackie Stewart leads the charge for safety improvements, a cause that swiftly divides the Formula One world. With great insight and nuance, this episode traces the safety revolution that forever changed the sport, as well as the long shadows cast by the untimely deaths of racing greats.

Engineering leaps lead to faster cars which lead to more accidents and deaths on the old Grand Prix courses. After a series of tragedies, racing legend Jackie Stewart leads the charge for safety improvements, a cause that swiftly divides the Formula One world. With great insight and nuance, this episode traces the safety revolution that forever changed the sport, as well as the long shadows cast by the untimely deaths of racing greats.