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16th July 2018, 4:48 pm == JENSON BUTTON is leading calls from the motoring industry to get more women involved in engineering. The former F1 champion and Santander UK ambassador appeared alongside a host of high-profile speakers at the Formula Student World Finals in Silverstone. IMechE Formula Student Button wants to see more being done to get women into engineering Alex Wilkinson Media Button was one of a number of high-profile speakers at the Formula Student World Finals at Silverstone He said female engineers are already making a big difference in motor sport, but that we need a far higher percentage in order to address imbalances. “It vital to push for more women working in mechanical engineering,” Button argued. “Many Le Mans championships have been won by female engineers so there is obviously no reason why more females can’t get involved, including the driving.” “I’ve worked with very competitive women at the highest levels of engineering, but we need many more to enter the...

8th July 2018, 7:26 pm == A FORMULA 2 driver has been banned from the next two events after driving with a MOBILE PHONE in his hand - and slamming into his team-mate on purpose. American Santino Ferrucci, 20, was competing in the Championship Sprint Race at Silverstone but was penalised for three separate incidents and refused to show up to the hearings, resulting in fines adding up to £60,000. Hard one to swallow here at Monaco. Leaving with a knot in my stomach after knowing our potential this weekend. Time to move past this and on to Indycar in Detroit! #unlucky #itsracing #alwayspushing #nevergiveup A post shared by Santino Ferrucci (@santinoferrucci) on May 26, 2018 at 1:23pm PDT The 20-year-old was penalised after holding his phone in one hand while driving with just one glove. Ferrucci was transporting his car from the paddock to the pit lane. He violated both the Technical and Sporting Regulations for incorrect driver safety equipment - which prohibits having a mobile in...