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Legend of Formula 1 came to the hospital emergency 2.03.2011

Three-time world champion in Formula 1 Sir Jackie Stewart was taken to a London hospital on Wednesday. After his visit to the Motor Show in Genf 71-year-old Scot felt chest pain and unconscious.

Stewart has received first aid from the flight attendants. His older son Paul later gave information about the status of his father.

"The transport him to hospital was for security reasons. I spoke to him, seems to release him for home treatment. I hope it is nothing serious," said Paul Stewart.

Stewart Sr. was taken by ambulance from Heathrow Airport. The plane of British Airways has received permission to land because of the incident.

Jackie Stewart is a world champion in Formula 1 in 1969, 1971 and 1973.