Jenson Button expects abundant levels of security for all Formula 1 drivers as the sport returns to Brazil this weekend. When leaving the circuit after qualifying last year, the 2009 World Champion was subject to a carjack attempt but was saved by the rapid reactions of specially-trained drivers and an armed vehicle.
“No, not at all,” Button is quoted as saying by Reuters when asked if he is nervous in returning to São Paulo. “Something was going to happen. It happened so many times with the mechanics and engineers. In the end it was going to happen to a driver, but I don't think they wanted anything except for our bags out of the boot.
“But we have more security this year. I think every driver you see will have a police escort this year in Brazil - and they should do. But you also have to spare a thought for everyone else in Formula 1 because they don't have police escorts.”
The McLaren driver was not the only target last year, as a group of Sauber technicians had items stolen from their car when threatened at gunpoint.
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