Formula 1 racing expert Marc Priestley was the guest speaker at Brooklands College’s annual engineering employers forum on Wednesday, February 24.

He spoke to business managers, staff and engineering apprentices about his experience in the motor industry, in particular how he set up and managed the relaunch of FIA Formula 2 Championship last year.

Dave McLoughlin, head of the engineering faculty, said the forum was a popular way for businesses to meet and discuss issues in the industry.