Having earned your qualifications, built up grassroots racing experience and learnt about the wider motorsport industry you are finally ready to take the final step to the pinnacle of the racing ladder. What to expect and how to approach applying for jobs at an F1 team.
Apprenticeships are making something of a comeback in manufacturing and offer fantastic opportunities to learn a trade and skills set whilst earning and completing college studies in your chosen area. Mercedes AMG F1 team are currently advertising for 4 different type of apprenticeships in manufacturing, each offering the chance to learn on the job and […]
Although the focus of this website is on engineering and mechanical roles, I know that a lot of my readers aim to work in other roles within the sport. Marketing is one of the most popular of those and this week a great opportunity for marketing graduates has arisen at Williams F1. This role is […]
The history, magic and mystique of Scuderia Ferrari is one of the greatest legends in motorsport. The passion of the tifosi and the bravery of the many incredible drivers who have taken the wheel of Ferrari F1 cars make this the most special and highly revered team in Formula 1. In this series of posts […]
Williams is a name which has an enormous amount of heritage in motorsport. It is almost universally popular amongst fans of Formula 1. The team has been through times of near unrivalled success and yet it has also recently been on the brink of extinction. Williams is a team which exists only to race and […]
If you have been following my blog for any length of time, or have read my book you will know how critical work placements can be for University students who want to break into the motorsport industry. These 12 months placements really are a golden opportunity for students during their degrees and offer the most […]
A short post today but another important one to bring to your attention. Junior or entry level roles are rare in Formula 1 but that is not to say that they never come up. You should always be on the look out though and be fully prepared to apply. A glance at the Williams F1 […]
Compared to traditional teams such as Ferrari, Williams and McLaren, Red Bull Racing are a relative newcomer to the Formula 1 scene but in their short tenure on the grid they have shaken up the established order and taken competition to a new level. Red Bull is now the best selling energy drink in the […]
Force India is another one of Formula 1’s perennial midfield teams and one which has appeared and re-appeared in various forms and with different owners numerous times over the past few decades. With its origins as the plucky and occasionally successful Jordan team, Force India has a heritage which is somewhat longer and more accomplished […]
Lotus is an evocative name in Formula 1, synonymous with some of the most inventive and successful Grand Prix cars ever made. Colin Chapman was a gifted inventor and team owner, producing some frighteningly fast racing cars and forging ties with some of the most talented drivers of the time. By pushing the boundaries of […]
Torro Rosso is in many ways an oddity on the Formula 1 grid. At first glance, the team appears to be only a poor relation of the hugely well funded Red Bull works team, playing second fiddle to its illustrious cousin. On the surface it appears to be primarily just a kindergarten for developing Red […]