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F1: Sir Jackie Stewart in hospital following Geneva flight

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Khatir Soltani
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Three-time World Formula 1 Champion Sir Jackie Stewart is in a London hospital after falling ill during a flight from the Geneva motor show.

The 71-year-old Scot is reported to have suffered chest pains and passed out.

Auto123.com's René Fagnan interviewing Sir Jackie Stewart. (Photo: Auto123.com archives)

"I've just spoken to him in hospital. He seemed absolutely fine but obviously something happened and we need to establish what, but I'm on my way to see him right now," his son Paul told the BBC.

The Scottish newspaper Daily Record said paramedics at Heathrow airport met the plane on Wednesday. The Mirror said he was taken to Hillingdon in west London.

British Airways confirmed: "Our flight crew requested a priority landing so that a male passenger could receive medical attention immediately on arrival."

Khatir Soltani
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