WATCH: “An absolute disgrace!”- Fans enraged as security forcefully stops F1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart from meeting Roger Federer at Miami GP

The Triple World Champion was not given the recognition and respect he deserved.

Sir Jackie Stewart interacting with Roger Federer via Fox Sports

The Formula One Miami Grand Prix was a star-studded event, with several personalities, sportspersons, celebrities and entrepreneurs in attendance. One among these renowned people was tennis legend, Roger Federer. He was in attendance and looked forward to the grand spectacle the pinnacle of motorsport had to offer.

F1 legend and three-time world champion Sir Jackie Stewart was present during the event. The revered veteran tried to contact Federer to allow Martin Brundle to interview him. However, to the shock and disgust of the F1 world, he was denied by security. Stewart was manhandled in an attempt to get him away from Federer.

Amidst the possibility of a negative situation, George Russell intervened. The Mercedes driver ensured that Stewart could clear up the confusion for the tennis star. Federer, who is known for his generosity, immediately accepted and granted Brundle an interview.

Here is how fans reacted to the security disrespecting Sir Jackie Stewart

Sir Jackie Stewart being denied via MSN.

The incident involving the motorsport and tennis legends caused a stir on Twitter. The Formula 1 fans were shocked and disgusted over what had happened. The 83-year-old Sir Jackie Stewart is a three-time world champion. But he had to force his way through to reach Federer. Subsequently, he was manhandled and mistreated, which was difficult for all to accept. Take a look at how the fans reacted.

Security guards trying to physically stop Sir Jackie Stewart, a triple World Champion and someone to whom F1 owes an eternal amount of gratitude, is everything that is wrong with the sport at the moment. #MiamiGP #Formula1
— Nathan Hughes (@bluebirdnathan) May 7, 2023

Definitely need to do a better job of who is let on the pit lane. F1 legends are far more important then celebrities and need to have more respect. Were security really worried about a 80 year old. Was glad to see George being protective of him.
— kazimir (@kazimir15262101) May 7, 2023

https://twitter.com/mhabunuha/status/1655333746659172355

https://twitter.com/ECantrell16819/status/1655421104955990021

Its the location….. anywhere else he'd be treated like royalty
— Blackmetalmania (@blackmetalmania) May 8, 2023

If it wasn't for George stepping in, you might have filmed Jackie being forcibly ejected from an F1 grid over a tennis player. Which is a microcosm of everything that is wrong with F1. Imagine Jackie of all people not being allowed on a part of a grid?
— Nick Davis (@alt_world) May 8, 2023

I find this quite sad tbh. A legend like Sir Jackie should be treated with more respect around the paddock imo. Bet those security people don’t even know who he is. 🙁
— David Wood (@DJWood98) May 7, 2023

I didn’t see this but what a disgrace that Jackie Stewart, one of the most talented drivers ever, is stopped from going *anywhere* at an F1 event.
Those security guys need to do some homework! ?
— mm60 ???????? (@ememcee315) May 8, 2023

A Formula 1 icon and royalty like Jackie Stewart had to make his presence and identity known, which is disgraceful. He was not given the respect that he deserved. However, the fans admired George Russell for clearing up the situation when he did. The FIA must ensure incidents like this do not occur in the future.

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Tanuj Sadasivam

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Tanuj is a motorsport content writer for FirstSportz from Bangalore. He is currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science. He is an ardent Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen fan. Apart from religiously following Formula One every weekend, he is a passionate Real Madrid supporter, and is also his college football team's captain.

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WATCH: “An absolute disgrace!”- Fans enraged as security forcefully stops F1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart from meeting Roger Federer at Miami GP

Here is how fans reacted to the security disrespecting Sir Jackie Stewart

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