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Title: Jenson Button unharmed after attack
Post by: Nickbat on 07 November 2010, 00:12:32

British Formula 1 driver Jenson Button unharmed after armed attack on his car in Brazil

No further news at the moment

Title: Re: Breaking: Jenson Button unharmed after attack
Post by: Nickbat on 07 November 2010, 00:15:38

http://mobile.racer.com/button-avoids-sao-paulo-attack/marticle/190336/

Title: Re: Breaking: Jenson Button unharmed after attack
Post by: Nickbat on 07 November 2010, 00:17:49

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/formulaone/article-1327381/Jenson-Button-confronted-armed-gang-Brazil.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

Title: Re: Breaking: Jenson Button unharmed after attack
Post by: tidla on 07 November 2010, 00:24:24

sound investment of car and driver in a troubled area!

Title: Re: Breaking: Jenson Button unharmed after attack
Post by: Banjax on 07 November 2010, 05:58:35

i knew the area was rough but thats scary  :o

I'm sure the Japanese underwear model has been consoling him tho  :y

Title: Re: Breaking: Jenson Button unharmed after attack
Post by: Martin_1962 on 07 November 2010, 09:49:34

I think they should threaten to drop this GP.

Also they need to wipe out these gangs

Title: Re: Breaking: Jenson Button unharmed after attack
Post by: albitz on 07 November 2010, 10:00:30

This has always been a common occurence at the Brazilian GP, it just hasnt happened to a world champion before afaik.
Part of the problem is the fact that there is real poverty there (unlike this country) gangs of kids/teenagers etc. live in the city sewers.There was an attempt to "wipe out" the gangs a few years ago - by a gang of policemen iirc - they went around at nightime murdering the homeless. Not the answer to the problem I dont think. ;)
Anyway, I hope Webber wins today. Dont need another cocky arrogant cheating German as world champ. :)

Title: Re: Breaking: Jenson Button unharmed after attack
Post by: albitz on 07 November 2010, 10:07:23

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This has always been a common occurence at the Brazilian GP, it just hasnt happened to a world champion before afaik.
Part of the problem is the fact that there is real poverty there (unlike this country) gangs of kids/teenagers etc. live in the city sewers.There was an attempt to "wipe out" the gangs a few years ago - by a gang of policemen iirc - they went around at nightime murdering the homeless. Not the answer to the problem I dont think. ;)
Anyway, I hope Webber wins today. Dont need another cocky arrogant cheating German as world champ. :)

Having said that Im sure the Motogp will be much more interesting to watch. The 125 race has just started, so see ya later. :)

Title: Re: Jenson Button unharmed after attack
Post by: mindaz on 07 November 2010, 10:35:15

yeah , lucky escape  :y
good luck Jenson , today is Brazilian GP  :D

Title: Re: Breaking: Jenson Button unharmed after attack
Post by: Martin_1962 on 07 November 2010, 13:41:07

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This has always been a common occurence at the Brazilian GP, it just hasnt happened to a world champion before afaik.
Part of the problem is the fact that there is real poverty there (unlike this country) gangs of kids/teenagers etc. live in the city sewers.There was an attempt to "wipe out" the gangs a few years ago - by a gang of policemen iirc - they went around at nightime murdering the homeless. Not the answer to the problem I dont think. ;)
Anyway, I hope Webber wins today. Dont need another cocky arrogant cheating German Spanyard as world champ. :)

Corrected for nationality

Title: Re: Jenson Button unharmed after attack
Post by: Pitchfork on 07 November 2010, 19:00:28

When I visit Sao Paulo on business I am always given a driver & taken every where by car, specifically told not to take a taxi anywhere & advised not to go for a walk in the city day or night. My local office is inside a secure compound protected by security guards - you do not nip out for a sandwich, instead they always provide lunch. It's bandit territory!

Title: Re: Jenson Button unharmed after attack
Post by: albitz on 07 November 2010, 19:02:21

I think Spaniard is the word you were looking for Martin. ::) ;D
I agree about him, dont think the nationality needed correcting, just adding to the list. ;)

Title: Re: Jenson Button unharmed after attack
Post by: r1 on 07 November 2010, 19:13:53

think the car driver should drive buttons car  :y