Shorts: Formula 1, Sunset+vine
American car manufacturer Ford could be set for a Formula 1 return in 2026, after being linked to UK-based team Oracle Red Bull Racing’s engine plans.
The car giant was last involved in F1 with Jaguar from 2000 to 2004, but sold its operation to Red Bull Racing once it decided to leave the sport.
After the growth of the sport in US, Ford are reportedly interested in a return. Although it will not look to get involved in funding a full works team or producing its own power unit, sources suggest that one avenue being explored is a tie-up with the Red Bull team.
UK-based sports media company Sunset+Vine has appointed Raj Mannick as its new Head of Digital.
Mannick will join the company in January with a remit to ‘accelerate the growth of the digital side of the business.’
He will be responsible for building on the company’s range of social and digital services to clients such as Amazon Prime Video, Channel 5, World Rugby, the Kennel Club, Henley Royal Regatta and the Commonwealth Games.
Mannick previously worked as Head of Sport and Digital at ITN Productions before taking on the role as Head of Sport at Yahoo Sport UK where he revamped the content strategy to become more video focused.
Mannick commented, “I’m thrilled to join the talented Sunset+Vine team at a time when the landscape of sport continues to diversify and evolve. A trusted leader in sports production with storytelling at its heart, Sunset+Vine is uniquely placed to challenge conventions and help brands, rights-holders and broadcasters reach new fans in creative ways.”
