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F1: Thursday's press conference - Hungary
Thursday's press conference - Hungary
MAG: VIDEO: Derek Bell's 'Race of my life'
Derek Bell is a five-time Le Mans winner, former factory Porsche and Ferrari driver, and a genuine British motor racing legend. Watch him recount his most favourite race from a career that's lasted 45 years
F1: Hamilton: McLaren is only third best car
Lewis Hamilton believes McLaren currently has only the third quickest car in Formula 1 - but he still thinks it can be made fast enough to win the world championship
WRC: Solberg wins Finland superspecial
Petter Solberg was quickest on the 4.19-kilometre Laajavuori superspecial that commenced Rally Finland
F1: Toro Rosso pair out to score in Hungary
Toro Rosso drivers Sebastien Buemi and Jamie Alguersuari are hoping for a point-paying finish to this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.
F1: Q and A with Mark Webber
Q and A with Mark Webber
F1: Webber: Alonso deserved German win
Mark Webber is adamant that Fernando Alonso was a deserving winner of the German Grand Prix and that Ferrari was absolutely correct to implement team orders - despite his Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner strongly criticising the move
F1: Liuzzi optimistic over blown diffuser
Vitantonio Liuzzi remains optimistic about Force India's new blown diffuser ahead of this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.
F1: Alonso unfazed by team orders row
Fernando Alonso says he is not affected at all by the team orders controversy involving his Ferrari team following the German Grand Prix.
WRC: Ford drivers free to fight for win
Ford's motorsport chief Gerard Quinn says Mikko Hirvonen and Jari-Matti Latvala will both start Rally Finland this evening with their sights set on victory on the eighth round of the World Rally Championship
A valuable resource for the Motorsport industry...
As you know, competing in motorsport isn’t easy and the challenges start long before your car is lined up on the grid. In order to reach that point, one needs to possess a variety of skills including being able to balance team requirements, personnel management and the multitude of logistical planning and administration hurdles one has to overcome.
Motorsport Matters can contribute to your success by removing all these obstacles – allowing driver or team to enjoy premier class support and bypass the logistical headaches.
But what exactly do we offer?
Motorsport Matters takes away all the hassles and distractions by offering a one-stop solution for all your logistical and planning support needs. From single drivers to private and factory teams, we can handle anything and everything from small but doubtlessly important tasks (such as race laundry) to arranging travel, planning marketing, organising and managing each race meeting or test and all the administrative tasks that can seem to dominate ones schedule. These include hospitality arrangements, itineraries and race schedules as well as organising all necessary paperwork including entry forms, visas and work permits amongst numerous other tasks....
Motorsport Matters Profile
Quaife is a name that needs no introduction in the world of motorsport – it has been a passion that has run through the family blood for three generations.
Since the 1960's, the family has been heavily involved in the industry in both bikes and cars. Their experience in automotive engineering ranges from design to production as well as competition – from Michèle's father competing successfully in both two and four-wheeled competition in the early 1970s through to the present day in which brother Phil competes in Sportscars.
It is clear to see where Michèle has inherited her enthusiasm and dedication to the sport.
Michèle has been involved in motorsport her whole life and professionally for the last 5 years gaining invaluable experience working with teams, drivers, sponsors and organisations – with Motorsport Matters being the culmination of her wealth of experience. Prior to launching Motorsport Matters, Michèle worked for the highly successful Carlin Motorsport.
What can Motorsport Matters offer?
Motorsport Matters offer a tailor-made service designed to fit with your requirements. After a personal consultation we will approve costs on a one-off or season-long basis.
As such, no two programmes are exactly alike but listed below are some sample services that make up a large percentage of our requests.
Services for Teams, Drivers, Families and Sponsors
- All Travel and Accommodation
- Itineraries and Race Schedules
- Hospitality and Catering
- Team Kit Design and Supply
- All administration required pre season
- - (Entry forms, Licence Applications etc)
- Passport Applications, Work Permits and Visa’s
- VIP Passes to race events including Pit Tours
- Organise Winter Testing
- Track Rental / Booking
- Communicating with and entertaining personal Sponsors at race meetings
- Team Co-ordination both on and off track
- Summarise Regulations for Drivers / Teams
- Organise correct race apparel for Drivers including suit branding
Additional Services that can be arranged for Teams and Drivers
- PR and Media Packages
- Marketing e.g. Website, Promotional Material...
- Photography + Video Footage
- Sports Psychology
- Sports Massage
- Personal Training
- Nutritionist
- Media Training
- Physiotherapy
- Driver Training
- Track Days to enable drivers to learn new circuits
Additional Services specific to Drivers
- Personal Shopper
- Home Finder for drivers moving to or within the United Kingdom
- Laundry
- Organising Race Apparel
- Airport Transfers
Tailoring your requirements
Following a complimentary consultation we will create a bespoke package that will cater for all your needs – no job is too small or too large for Motorsport Matters. Listed here are some popular package examples:
EXAMPLE No.1:
Driver Package
- All Travel and Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Laundry
- Taking care of sponsor and family needs
- Organise all correspondence between the team, driver and championship
£ Costs dependent on exact requirements
EXAMPLE No.2:
Sponsor Package
- Travel and accommodation to each event
- Organise passes and VIP opportunities
- Arrange hospitality
- Produce schedules for the guests
- Meet and entertain guests
£ Costs dependent on exact requirements
EXAMPLE No.3:
Team Package
- Team Co-ordination
- Travel and accommodation
- Race Weekend Sponsor requirements
- Organise team kit
- Arrange hospitality and catering
£ Costs dependent on exact requirements
Motorsport Matters Partners
We work with a wide variety of exclusive partners to ensure we can offer our clients the best possible service.
Adidas - Race-Boots.com
Based in London, Fyshe (adidas' exclusive motorsport partner) is responsible for sports marketing and distribution of adidas equipment through a global network of specialist motorsport equipment retailers. Building on adidas' heritage and reputation in motorsport footwear, Fyshe is currently developing the next generation of driver safety equipment and team wear in partnership with some of the world's leading drivers and motorsport teams.
Air Jota
Our fast, immediate response, door-to-door service gives you the aircraft you need, when and where you need it. Our service can be arranged in as little as 30 minutes: invaluable if you need to get someone - or something - to a destination urgently. Air Jota can provide a full range of aircraft, from 4 seats up to wide bodied long range passenger jets, ensuring the best service and the best value aircraft is used for your flight.
James Bearne
James Bearne is one of the leading motorsport photographers – his award winning work has seem him travel the world working within Formula 1, World Rally Championship, F3, Le Mans and the FIA GT's to name but a few of the Series.
2010 Calendar
Motorsport Matters are already working to make your racing life easier with the following collection of key dates in the 2010 racing schedule...
Contact Motorsport Matters
You can contact Motorsport Matters on +44 7817 873325 or use the form below.
Please fill in the enquiry form and click submit and we will contact you shortly.
Welcome to Motorsport Matters
Taking care of all your needs so you can concentrate on racing
We work with teams, drivers, organisations and sponsors in all areas of Motorsport. We offer PA, co-ordination and logistical support in the UK and Worldwide. However simple or complex your needs, we are here to help, so you can concentrate on racing.
What our clients say...
Michèle is an absolutely amazing young woman. I have known her for 4 years on a professional and personal basis and during that time she has never failed to impress anyone who meets her. She has an exceptional knowledge of the industry and takes great pride in her work. She is efficient in her approach and carries out each task with enthusiasm and commitment. It is a real pleasure to work with her and I thoroughly recommend her.
Bernadette Fitzsimons, General Manager, SRO Ltd.