RACING legend Sir Jackie Stewart delivered a cultured response after he was manhandled by an keen safety guard on the Miami GP.
The three-time world champion, now 83, is a daily on the F1 circuit and sometimes travels world wide watching the races.
Sir Jackie Stewart was stopped by safety from getting into the VIP spaceCredit score: Sky Sports activities F1
Stewart satisfied Roger Federer to speak to Martin BrundleCredit score: Sky Sports activities F1
And due to his standing as an F1 legend, he’s handled as royalty wherever he goes.
Nevertheless, when Martin Brundle was doing his common pre-race grid stroll and attempting to seize celebrities for a fast chat, he struggled to get the eye of Roger Federer on the Miami Grand Prix.
Step ahead Stewart, who made it his private mission to get the tennis legend for an interview on Brundle’s behalf.
The previous driver marched into the VIP space, the place the eight-time Wimbledon winner was, to get him to speak to Sky Sports activities.
However, earlier than Stewart managed to get close to Federer a safety guard jumped in his manner and advised him he couldn’t are available in.
As soon as one other employees member knowledgeable the safety element who the person within the tartan cap was, Stewart was behind the VIP rope to gather Federer.
The Swiss star then gave Brundle a fast interview, all because of Stewart.
After the race, Stewart’s stylish message on social media revealed he didn’t maintain any grudges in the direction of the safety guard.
“The safety did job bringing me again behind the ropes,” he wrote on Instagram.
“I haven’t needed to sneak previous safety shortly, however something for you @martinbrundlef1! Thanks to @rogerfederer for being sport.”
However followers on social media have been livid concerning the incident.
One wrote Stewart is “F1 royalty and ought to be allowed anyplace”.
One other shared: “I’d have assumed Jackie Stewart went the place Jackie Stewart happy on an F1 grid.”
Whereas a 3rd posted: “Guys like Sir Jackie Stewart and Martin Brundle ought to be a few of the few to be allowed to go just about anyplace there. Celebrities and their entourage ought to be advised forward of time and present respect to them, not the opposite manner round.”