Former UCM student lands role working in Formula 1

Thursday, 19 January 2023 09:05

A former student at the Island's college has landed a role in the world of motorsport.

Frankie Stennett has joined BWT Alpine Formula 1 Team and is working alongside Fernando Alonso, two-time F1 World Champion, and Esteban Ocon.

During his time at UCM, Frankie studied at the William Kennish Engineering Centre and Hills Meadow Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre (AMTC).

Frankie says he 'always enjoyed' the hands-on manufacturing side of things whilst at UCM and think it's 'what sparked his interest in programming and one of the reasons I’m now working in F1.'

More from Isle of Man News

Can you translate Filipino for court?

Could you help translate for court proceedings?
Commissioner worried over Ramsey flood wall design

A Ramsey commissioner says he's worried flood prevention proposals for the town's harbour will halve the amount of parking nearby.
AG's chambers wrongly blocked FOI response, says info commissioner

The Information Commissioner says the Attorney General's Chambers must reconsider its response to a Freedom of Information request after wrongly applying a blanket ban on the answer.
Navy ship off Island's coast

A navy patrol ship has been maneuvering around the south of the Island today.
'Harrods of the West' to reopen in April

The Western Civic Amenity site says it's planning to reopen reuse bays later this year.
Mountain Road closed on 68 days last year

The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain Road was closed almost every five days on average last year.
Terry’s Tato’s owner named 2026 Customer Service Champion

Douglas City Centre has celebrated its 2026 Customer Service Champion Awards, with over 5,500 public votes cast.
Treasury rules out universal basic income

If you were holding your breath about universal basic income in next week's budget, you can let it out.