Jackie Stewart in hospital after being taken ill

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Jackie Stewart was taken to hospital today after being taken ill during a flight.

The three-times world champion was returning from the Geneva Motor Show.

A statement issued by his office said: “Sir Jackie is in Hillingdon Hospital, Uxbridge after a physical set back on a flight back from Geneva to London Heathrow early this afternoon (flight no. BA0727).

“He is fully conscious and having precautionary medical checks but we are expecting a full recovery.”

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37 comments on “Jackie Stewart in hospital after being taken ill”

  1. The Guardian said it was chest pains, I hope he’s OK. Get well soon Jackie.

  2. Best wishes, Sir Jackie Stewart, for good health

  3. Best wishes to him!

  4. Hopefully this isn’t anything too serious and he’ll be 100% again soon :)

    1. Same hope here.

  5. Oh dear, not really sure what to say about this other than get well soon. I hope we don’t have to start writing testimonies soon.

  6. He needs to get in shape and have an epic battle with Mario at the Las Vegas IndyCar race to win the $5,000,000 prize.

    1. Now that’s a nice wish!
      But first priority is that he walks out of the hospital, rest comes after that

  7. I will be praying for you Sir Jackie.

    1. Will you? Or did you say that very, very loosely.

  8. Oh no. Glad it looks like the danger’s passed. Sir Jackie has always been conscious about his health, hopefully this will stand him in good stead in his recovery.

  9. Hell be up and about in no time. This isnt gonna stop him, hes a racing driver.

  10. Mike the bike Schumacher (@mike-the-bike-schumacher)
    2nd March 2011, 18:00

    Living in uxbridge, best of luck Jackie.

    1. Sush Meerkat
      2nd March 2011, 19:37

      Yeah I’m about 4 minutes away from the Hospital, although I’m not going to go bother him.

      Best wishes Sir Jackie Stewart!

      Whats up with F1? everyones falling apart except Bernie, but I have a sneaking suspension he’s probably in negotiations with the Grim Reaper to add 7% increase to his life year of year.

      1. This isn’t the thread I wass expecting to find a nominee for COTD in… :)

      2. Yep, I’m right by the hospital. He’s probably in more danger now than he was before he got to hospital.

        Hope he recovers well.

      3. Just out of curiosity are you a student at Brunel or just live in the area?

        1. Mike "the bike" Schumacher
          3rd March 2011, 3:56

          yup, im doing motorsport in brunel!

          1. Sush Meerkat
            3rd March 2011, 8:00

            The World Wide Web is a fascinating place, it allows me to connect with my neighbours.

          2. I’m on mech eng 2nd year

  11. Best wishes Sir Jackie. Hope you return to full health soon.

  12. Jackie is a legend of the sport. Get well soon.

    1. Sorry, meant to say “Sir Jackie is a legend of the sport. Get well soon.”

      1. Best wishes Jackie for an early recovery.My prayers will be offered

  13. Sounds pretty minor but let’s hope it stays that way. Get well soon Jackie.

    I wonder if he requested tartan hospital bed linen?

    1. He’d do it too…

      Get well Jackie.

  14. Sir Jackie is probably the best ennemy of Mosley so he must survive that stupid sexman and dictator

    Go well Jackie!!! Formula One still needs your love

    Chris

  15. Younger Hamilton
    2nd March 2011, 21:31

    Get Well Jacky!!!! God Bless You

  16. Sir Jackie is my hero and he will be fine get well soon sir you still have a long way to go.

  17. US Williams Fan
    2nd March 2011, 22:56

    Get Well Soon, Champ!

  18. Get well soon Jackie, “Free Thinkers” are in short supply in the F1 community.

  19. Oh no! Jackie is my all time favourite F1 champ. Such an inspiration on and off the track, done some fantastic charity work, his efforts on safety, inspirational man.

    Get well soon Jackie, best of luck, thoughts with you and your family.

  20. I heard it is chest pain & he had been discharge from the hospital.
    What is wrong about 2011 that so many F1 drivers have to go in the hospital? anyways I hope all of then get well soon & also no one else re2quire to go there.

  21. If you are blogging away Jackie and reading this then I wish you a speedy recovery!!!!!

  22. Best wishes Sir Jackie. Guess we won’t see you at Melbourne then this year, which is a shame. Never mind, I’m sure you’ll be fighting fit and back again next year.

  23. Get well Sir Jackie, he is a legend in F1 and other things. His book is a great winter read too!

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