Thursday 29 Oktober at 08:01 : Oct.29 (GMM) Two names associated primarily with formula one have united for a foray into the world of professional football.

Former grand prix driver Mark Blundell, already with a driver management company 2mb, has expanded the business to include the handling of soccer players.

Involved with 2mb International Soccer Management as an advisor will be Anthony Hamilton, whose son Lewis drives for McLaren and won the 2008 world championship.

The name '2mb' refers to the initials of its two founders, but Blundell's former F1 teammate Martin Brundle left the company earlier this year.