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Ann Bradshaw: Point of View

In this week's column, Ann Bradshaw reviews the job requirements of becoming an F1 Sporting Director and recalls the good old times in the Italian countryside

I used to think that when I came back in my next life I would like to be a dog. I would do very little all day except have the odd spot of exercise, sleep and eat. Meanwhile my human owner would love, pamper and reward me with a perfect life. However, I have now changed my mind as in the next life I want to be a Formula One Sporting Director - whatever that entails!

A couple of years ago Jaguar Racing gave this title a bad name as there were more Sporting Directors in and out of their premises than there were Football Managers in and out of the worst British Premier League clubs. However, things have changed and thanks to the likes of Red Bull's Christian Horner, Jordan's Trevor Carlin and now BAR's Gil de Ferran, this is a job that is not only high powered but, from an outsider's point of view, seems quite easy!

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