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The Independent
4 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Independent
Man United hire F1 guru who has never worked in football to lead data department
Manchester United have appointed a serial winner from Formula One as their new data guru in a bid to use AI to transform their fortunes. Mike Sansoni, who contributed to eight world championship-winning seasons in an 11-year spell at the Mercedes F1 team, has joined United as director of data. Sansoni, who has never worked in football before and was Mercedes' senior performance engineer, replaces Dominic Jordan, who left United last year. But Sansoni, who will report to chief executive Omar Berrada at Old Trafford, is known to United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe as Ineos have a minority stake in Mercedes. United want Sansoni to use his knowledge of data and artificial intelligence to make a huge difference and, after making 450 people redundant, will appoint further people to his team. They said: 'He has been tasked with establishing Manchester United as a data-led organisation, embedding predictive and AI-driven decision-making across football and the wider club.' United have also appointed former Channel 4 director Kirstin Furber as their new people director. Furber, who has also worked for other broadcasters in BBC Worldwide and 20th Century Fox, has been on the board at British Wheelchair Basketball and the London Football Association.
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Formula 1 teams compete in charity football match
The Mercedes and Aston Martin Formula 1 teams have taken each other on in men's and women's charity football matches. The games were held at the National League ground St James Park in Brackley, Northamptonshire, on Thursday. Mercedes F1 team won the men's match 3-2, while Aston Martin's women's team won their game 6-2. Brackley Town Football Club, who put on the games, said it was "delighted to host the match between two great teams raising money for great charities". 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. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. You might also be interested in F1 actress did real pit stop at British Grand Prix F1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone in pictures Related internet links Helen & Douglas House Northamptonshire Health Charity
BBC News
19-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Formula 1 teams compete in charity football match in Brackley
The Mercedes and Aston Martin Formula 1 teams have taken each other on in men's and women's charity football games were held at the National League ground St James Park in Brackley, Northamptonshire, on Thursday. Mercedes F1 team won the men's match 3-2, while Aston Martin's women's team won their game Town Football Club, who put on the games, said it was "delighted to host the match between two great teams raising money for great charities". 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 was the third year Mercedes F1 has played a charity match against Silverstone-based Aston Martin & Douglas House, which cares for terminally ill babies, children, and young people, is the charity partner of Mercedes F1, which has its headquarters in Health Charity raises money for supporting hospitals and health service in the county. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Scotsman
28-06-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
I was a Miss England finalist and I've been tractor-pulling since I was 7
This video More videos A former Miss England finalist shares her story of growing up in the world of competitive tractor-pulling, in a high-octane video taken at a national motorsports event. Keep up with the latest new videos with the Shots! Newsletter. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Meet Ellie Pacey (click to play video above), a motorsports enthusiast who was a finalist in Miss England 2020, and hopes to encourage more girls to take up tractor pulling. Former beauty queen grew up with motorsports Ellie started competing in tractor pulling when she was 7 years old, and says she's never known any different. Ellie says: 'My dad competed in tractor pulling, so I went to my first event when I was 2 weeks old.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ellie Pacey from Northants with her light-modified tractor, On The Limit. | Lucinda Herbert The sport involves driving modified tractors -some with multiple engines and other modifications, while pulling a heavy drag (also known as a sled) down a 100-metre long track. The winner is the tractor driver that manages to pull theirs the furthest. Watch Ellie speed down the track Ellie drives a light modified tractor as part of the On The Limit team, with her mum and dad. In the video above, 24-year-old Ellie can be seen revving up her engines and speeding down the track during the UK Truck and Tractor Pull 2025. Ellie Pacey from Northants with her light-modified tractor, On The Limit. | Lucinda Herbert The event was held at Scorton Showground, in Lancashire. Inclusive and family-friendly motorsport Ellie was one of many female drivers at the nationwide motorsports competition, and the former beauty queen claims tractor-pulling is a diverse and inclusive sport. The two-day event includes different classes, including some aimed at youngsters. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ellie Pacey from Northants with her light-modified tractor, On The Limit. | Lucinda Herbert Ellie, who also works as a test technician for the Mercedes F1 team, says: "It's a motorsport, so there are going to be more men into it, but I've never been treated any different because I'm a girl". 'Iconic' Jessica Rabbit painting on tractor Her light-modified tractor has an eye-catching design, which was all painted by hand. The painting has a theme around a gambler who has spent up. One side of the tractor also includes a painting of iconic cartoon character, Jessica Rabbit. Ellie Pacey from Northants with her light-modified tractor, On The Limit. | Lucinda Herbert Further tractor pulling events will take place at the Scorton Showground, including the Great Eccleston Show on 12 - 13 July and the BTPA Championship points pull, round 5 on 22 Aug.
Scotsman
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
I was a Miss England finalist and I've been tractor-pulling since I was 7
This video More videos A former Miss England finalist shares her story of growing up in the world of competitive tractor-pulling, in a high-octane video taken at a national motorsports event. Keep up with the latest new videos with the Shots! Newsletter. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Meet Ellie Pacey (click to play video above), a motorsports enthusiast who was a finalist in Miss England 2020, and hopes to encourage more girls to take up tractor pulling. Former beauty queen grew up with motorsports Ellie started competing in tractor pulling when she was 7 years old, and says she's never known any different. Ellie says: 'My dad competed in tractor pulling, so I went to my first event when I was 2 weeks old.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ellie Pacey from Northants with her light-modified tractor, On The Limit. | Lucinda Herbert The sport involves driving modified tractors -some with multiple engines and other modifications, while pulling a heavy drag (also known as a sled) down a 100-metre long track. The winner is the tractor driver that manages to pull theirs the furthest. Watch Ellie speed down the track Ellie drives a light modified tractor as part of the On The Limit team, with her mum and dad. In the video above, 24-year-old Ellie can be seen revving up her engines and speeding down the track during the UK Truck and Tractor Pull 2025. Ellie Pacey from Northants with her light-modified tractor, On The Limit. | Lucinda Herbert The event was held at Scorton Showground, in Lancashire. Inclusive and family-friendly motorsport Ellie was one of many female drivers at the nationwide motorsports competition, and the former beauty queen claims tractor-pulling is a diverse and inclusive sport. The two-day event includes different classes, including some aimed at youngsters. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ellie Pacey from Northants with her light-modified tractor, On The Limit. | Lucinda Herbert Ellie, who also works as a test technician for the Mercedes F1 team, says: "It's a motorsport, so there are going to be more men into it, but I've never been treated any different because I'm a girl". 'Iconic' Jessica Rabbit painting on tractor Her light-modified tractor has an eye-catching design, which was all painted by hand. The painting has a theme around a gambler who has spent up. One side of the tractor also includes a painting of iconic cartoon character, Jessica Rabbit. Ellie Pacey from Northants with her light-modified tractor, On The Limit. | Lucinda Herbert Further tractor pulling events will take place at the Scorton Showground, including the Great Eccleston Show on 12 - 13 July and the BTPA Championship points pull, round 5 on 22 Aug.
