Zoom A change of focus for Martin Brundle

Former racer turned TV commentator Martin Brundle is stepping down as a driver manager. The 49-year-old, who was David Coulthard's long-time manager, had been involved in 2MB Sports Management with his ITV broadcasting colleague and former team-mate Mark Blundell.

He will now focus on his own broadcasting career and his son’s rise through the junior categories of the sport.

"As I move to the BBC for 2009 and beyond it is the right moment to review my future plans," Brundle stated. "Given that my new TV colleague David Coulthard, who’s driving contracts I negotiated for 11 seasons, has also retired from the cockpit I have decided to step back from all driver management in order to focus fully on my own career, and that of my son Alex who competes in F2 this year. "

The business will now be run solely by Blundell, handling the careers of rising stars including McLaren test driver Gary Paffett.

"I thank Martin for his invaluable input and I will continue to lean on his vast experience from time to time," Blundell explained. "I now have more time to dedicate to the business and look forward to taking on some new drivers alongside an already talented stable of young guys."

E.A, Source: GMM
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