Up to 100 jobs will be created after Wirth Research won a place on the grid for next season’s Formula One motor racing championship. The firm will design and build the cars for the Manor F1 Team, one of three new outfits to be accepted into the competition. Wirth Research spokesman Simon Crompton said: “Everyone is absolutely delighted but the decision is testament to the sheer talent that exists in this area. It’s great news for Bicester and Oxfordshire.”
However, it was not all good news for local motor racing projects. Banbury-based Prodrive and the new Brabham team, which is based at Leafield, failed in their bid.
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