Remote controlled Mini's are being used to ferry objects in the Olympic Stadium

A fleet of remote controlled Mini Coopers is being used on the main field of play to ferry javelins, shots and discuses back to the throwing area once hurled by athletes.

They are becoming the most talked-about features among fans in the stadium as the small quarter-scale cars queue to collect their deliveries from the officials. One fan said: “That must be the best job at the Olympics.”

The hatchback models, have no BMW or Mini Cooper markings but since they are so iconic they do not need any. The remote controllers are based on the field of play near the cages for the shot and discuss and hammer.

Gareth Goh, 16, from Mitcham, Surrey, one of the volunteers to be picked to “drive” the buggies, said: “It’s been brilliant fun.”