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Engineer wins another World Championship

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screen-shot-2016-12-28-at-11-35-34PEMBROKESHIRE-BORN engineer Owen Jones has won his third consecutive World Championship as an integral member of the Mercedes Formula One Team, in which he is the Director of Performance and a key member of company’s Engine Factory at Brixworth, near Northampton.

For the third year running, the fantastic Mercedes engine has outpaced its competitors at Ferrari, Renault and Honda to propel another Mercedes car to the summit of the Formula One World Championship – this time in the hands of German driver Nico Rosberg.

The extremely complicated V6 1.6 litre turbocharged Mercedes engine has over 3,000 components and is, of course, at the cutting edge of Formula One power unit technology and is acknowledged to be the best in Formula One.

It has helped Mercedes (whose headquarters is based at Brackley in the UK) achieve an incredible record of success in the V6 hybrid-turbo era of Formula One. Mercedes has won the drivers’ Formula One World Championship for the last three years – with Lewis Hamilton in 2014 and 2015 and this year with Nico Rosberg.

During that time, it has won 51 out of the 59 Grands Prix held, taking 56 out of 59 pole positions and has led in 84% of the laps raced. It has won the last three constructors championships by nearly 300 points each time.

This years WO7 has been even more impressive, winning 19 out of 21 Grands Prix and missing pole position just once.

Last week, Owen and his wife, Amanda, attended the prestigious annual presentation evening at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London, where Owen, together with five of his Mercedes colleagues, was presented with the Autosport Racing Car of the Year Award by World Champion Nico Rosberg.

Originally from Letterston and a former pupil at Fishguard Secondary School, Owen gained a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College, London before joining Cosworth Racing as a Senior Engineer designing Formula One Engines for Jaguar and Stewart cars.

He was later headhunted by Mercedes to be Head of Performance Engineering and has since gained considerable success in the world of Formula One. This is the fifth World Title to come Owen’s way with a Mercedes engine.

The first was with Lewis Hamilton driving a McClaren in 2008, and then with Jenson Button’s Brawn car in 2009.

These were followed by Lewis Hamilton’s double success in 2014 and 2015 and now Owen has a fifth World Championship win with this year’s Mercedes F1 W07 Hybrid World Championship car driven by Nico Rosberg (following in the footsteps of his father, Keke Rosberg, who won the 1982 World Championship).

Owen believes next year will be even harder with Red Bull, particularly, threatening to catch up. The mighty Ferrari is not far behind.

Owen lives near Towcester with his wife, Amanda, and children, Elena and Alice. His parents, Patrick and Valerie Jones, formerly of Letterston, now live at Loveston near Kilgetty.

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Clubs event inspires girls to try new sports

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MORE than 50 young people took part in a multi-sport taster event designed to encourage girls to get involved in new activities.

The Sport Pembrokeshire Community Clubs event was held at Fishguard Leisure Centre on Sunday (Dec 1) for pupils from Ysgol Bro Gwaun and its feeder schools, with sponsorship from Valero.

Local sports clubs and activity providers offered a wide range of sessions, including cricket, self-defence, rowing, dance, hockey, tennis, table tennis, rugby and basketball. Water for participants was kindly provided by Princes Gate.

Young Ambassadors from Ysgol Bro Gwaun also played a key role in helping the event run smoothly.

Dan Bellis, of Sport Pembrokeshire, said: “It was a fantastic evening and it was brilliant to see so many young people and coaches in attendance.

“There was a wide range of activities on offer and everyone clearly enjoyed themselves.

“We hope the girls who took part have discovered a new sport or activity and will continue their involvement with the local clubs and providers who supported the event.”

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Keeper scores 121st-minute wonder goal before saving two penalties

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Cwmamman United stun Tenby AFC in an unforgettable 3-3 thriller to reach the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup

Cwmamman Utd 3 Tenby AFC 3 (Cwm win 3–2 on pens)

AN EXTRAORDINARY cup tie unfolded at Grenig Park as Cwmamman United and Tenby AFC shared a breathless 3-3 draw, before the hosts edged through 3–2 on penalties.

Tenby struck almost instantly, with Lloyd Hughes finding the net inside the opening minute. Cwm hit back on 14 minutes when Cam Isaac produced a superb finish to level the tie, but Joe Leahy restored Tenby’s lead before the break – a goal that for long spells looked like it might settle the contest.

Deep into stoppage time, however, Cwmamman refused to accept defeat. In the 100th minute, Jackson Brereton pounced to smash home an equaliser and force extra time.

The drama only intensified. Tenby were awarded a hotly disputed penalty in the 114th minute, converted confidently by Hughes. The spot-kick also saw Cwm’s Kieran Rees – who had been excellent alongside Kai O’Donnell at the heart of the defence – shown a red card.

But with virtually the last kick of the game, Cwm’s goalkeeper Kai Rees strode forward for a final desperate attack and unleashed a stunning 25-yard volley to make it 3-3, sparking wild celebrations around the ground.

Rees was far from finished. In the decisive shootout, he produced two superb saves to secure a 3–2 penalty win and send Cwmamman United into the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup.

Photo: Cwm goalkeeper Kai Rees.

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South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – Week Twelve results

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A PACKET week of fixtures in the South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association’s Friendly League saw key wins at both ends of the table as teams continue to jostle for position going into the second half of the season.

Match results (Week 12):

  • Hundleton 10–0 Lamphey
  • Badgers 2–8 St Johns
  • Reynalton 0–10 Carew
  • Kilgetty 8–2 East Williamston
  • Cosheston v Llantegpostponed
  • St Twynnellsbye week

A previously postponed fixture was also completed, with St Twynnells drawing 5–5 with Reynaltón.

League table (after Week 12):
East Williamston remain top, having played 10 and won eight, with a strong shots difference of +125. Reynaltón sit second after 11 games with 58 points, while St Johns and Hundleton follow closely behind on 54 points each.

At the mid-table mark, Carew (49 points), St Twynnells (48) and Kilgetty (46) remain tightly grouped. Badgers, Lamphey, Llanteg and Cosheston make up the lower order, though the number of games played varies, leaving room for movement in the coming weeks.

Full standings:

TeamPWDLS/DPoints
East Williamston10802+12572
Reynaltón11524+3558
St Johns10514+3254
Hundleton10514-254
Carew9504-2549
St Twynnells10424-3448
Kilgetty11506-4446
Badgers11317-5945
Lamphey11506-1044
Llanteg8404-541
Cosheston9315-1340

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