Formula 1 champion unhurt after armed men threaten him
Baku, November 7 (AZERTAC). Formula 1 champion Jenson Button has praised the quick actions of his police driver after armed men threatened him in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Button called him a "legend" for fleeing through traffic after six men brandishing machine guns approached.
Button, his manager and trainer all escaped unharmed as they were driven to their hotel after practice for Sunday`s Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos.
Brazil`s major cities have a bad record for serious crimes of violence.
"Would-be assailants made an attempt to approach the car that was carrying Jenson Button" on Saturday, said the statement from McLaren.
Button, 33, was quickly driven away by an armed policeman in the reinforced armoured vehicle provided by McLaren.
Button`s manager Richard Goddard and trainer Mike Collier were also in the vehicle.
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