Formula 1 teams compete in charity football match in Brackley
The matches were in aid of the hospice charity, Helen & Douglas House, and Northamptonshire Health Charity.
Mercedes said on social media there was some "fantastic sporting action" during the games and Aston Martin thanked everyone who came and donated to the event.It was the third year Mercedes F1 has played a charity match against Silverstone-based Aston Martin F1.Helen & Douglas House, which cares for terminally ill babies, children, and young people, is the charity partner of Mercedes F1, which has its headquarters in Brackley.Northamptonshire Health Charity raises money for supporting hospitals and health service in the county.
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