Trainee mechanic Chris Martin, 19, has been named Apprentice of the Year at Banbury-based Prodrive -- one of the world's leading motorsport companies.

Chris Martin

Mr Martin joined Prodrive in September 2002 and was one of six apprentices competing for the prize of a shield and £200 of vouchers.

He said: "Prodrive has given me the opportunity to attend college and to put my new skills to work on the event cars."