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.”
Jack Holt
2nd March 2011, 17:16
The Guardian said it was chest pains, I hope he’s OK. Get well soon Jackie.
Merk
2nd March 2011, 17:21
Best wishes, Sir Jackie Stewart, for good health
BasCB (@bascb)
2nd March 2011, 17:26
Best wishes to him!
Steph (@)
2nd March 2011, 17:30
Hopefully this isn’t anything too serious and he’ll be 100% again soon :)
Fixy (@)
3rd March 2011, 13:37
Same hope here.
RIISE (@riise)
2nd March 2011, 17:36
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.
rob
2nd March 2011, 17:44
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.
verstappen
2nd March 2011, 18:26
Now that’s a nice wish!
But first priority is that he walks out of the hospital, rest comes after that
RTJ
2nd March 2011, 17:44
I will be praying for you Sir Jackie.
RIISE (@riise)
2nd March 2011, 18:07
Will you? Or did you say that very, very loosely.
Icthyes (@icthyes)
2nd March 2011, 17:45
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.
Dipak T
2nd March 2011, 17:47
Hell be up and about in no time. This isnt gonna stop him, hes a racing driver.
Mike the bike Schumacher (@mike-the-bike-schumacher)
2nd March 2011, 18:00
Living in uxbridge, best of luck Jackie.
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.
GeeMac (@geemac)
2nd March 2011, 19:56
This isn’t the thread I wass expecting to find a nominee for COTD in… :)
matt90
2nd March 2011, 20:46
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.
Andy C
3rd March 2011, 16:23
LOL
matt90 (@matt90)
3rd March 2011, 0:29
Just out of curiosity are you a student at Brunel or just live in the area?
Mike "the bike" Schumacher
3rd March 2011, 3:56
yup, im doing motorsport in brunel!
Sush Meerkat
3rd March 2011, 8:00
The World Wide Web is a fascinating place, it allows me to connect with my neighbours.
matt90 (@matt90)
3rd March 2011, 9:13
I’m on mech eng 2nd year
Dan Newton
2nd March 2011, 18:11
Best wishes Sir Jackie. Hope you return to full health soon.
Speed Damon
2nd March 2011, 18:19
Jackie is a legend of the sport. Get well soon.
Speed Damon
2nd March 2011, 18:20
Sorry, meant to say “Sir Jackie is a legend of the sport. Get well soon.”
Brendan
2nd March 2011, 19:27
Best wishes Jackie for an early recovery.My prayers will be offered
AndrewTanner (@andrewtanner)
2nd March 2011, 20:11
Sounds pretty minor but let’s hope it stays that way. Get well soon Jackie.
I wonder if he requested tartan hospital bed linen?
Mike
3rd March 2011, 11:15
He’d do it too…
Get well Jackie.
Chris (@chris)
2nd March 2011, 20:30
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
Younger Hamilton
2nd March 2011, 21:31
Get Well Jacky!!!! God Bless You
Faraz (@faraz)
2nd March 2011, 22:09
Sir Jackie is my hero and he will be fine get well soon sir you still have a long way to go.
US Williams Fan
2nd March 2011, 22:56
Get Well Soon, Champ!
Alex Bkk (@alex-bkk)
3rd March 2011, 0:11
Get well soon Jackie, “Free Thinkers” are in short supply in the F1 community.
HG
3rd March 2011, 0:57
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.
wasiF1 (@wasif1)
3rd March 2011, 1:46
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.
Dave Blanc
3rd March 2011, 8:09
If you are blogging away Jackie and reading this then I wish you a speedy recovery!!!!!
Pink Peril
4th March 2011, 1:10
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.
Derek
4th March 2011, 11:09
Get well Sir Jackie, he is a legend in F1 and other things. His book is a great winter read too!