Race Strategy and Race Engineering Industrial Placements

About Us

At the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, every win starts with the energy to exceed our exceptional standards.

It’s the belief and focus you give that powers our performance.

Whether you’re leading innovation, bringing precision to our manufacturing or supporting trackside operations around the world, every detail matters.

We’re setting new standards in our sport, together. More growth, more pride, more of what makes our team exceptional. Give all. Gain more.

Build your skills. Make an impact. Race towards excellence.

Every dream needs a team.

Join the Race Team as we take on the challenge of Formula One’s exciting new era of sustainable technical regulations.

By spending your year in industry with us, you will:

• Apply your learning in one of the most technically demanding global sports.
• Take on responsibility as you are supported and trained throughout your year.
• Join us for a year-long placement from the end of June 2027 to the end of July 2028.
• Work in a fast-paced environment at our state-of-the-art factory in Brackley.
• Be an integral part of a cohort of students working across all functions of our team.

Race Engineering and Race Strategy Industrial Placements

As an Industrial Placement in Race Strategy or Race Engineering you will join the Race Team running support systems and providing analysis of data for both race and test events. Outside of these events the successful candidates will contribute towards development and automation of tools used within the race team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide race and test support, factory based, for all events during the year
• Assist with pre- and post-event analysis tasks for each event covering data and competitor information
• Run and monitor a range of software systems during race and test events, including input parameterisation
• Assist with live analysis and support during free-practice, qualifying and races
• Carry out ad-hoc tasks, for example investigating trends in data or opponent behaviour
• Develop and automate tools and analyse routines in Python and/or JavaScript

It does not matter whether you already have an interest in motorsport or not: we are looking for candidates who are passionate about reaching their full potential and are excited about constantly learning. Whatever your background, we believe that you will find your placement with us a memorable and enriching experience.

About You

Essential:

• Be currently studying a BSc/Beng or a combined undergraduate master's in MSc/Meng in Engineering/Maths/Physics/Computer Science.
• Have a strong background in an engineering discipline with excellent skills in Mathematics and Physics.
• Have at least one year remaining on your current course or be enrolled on your next course* from the point at which you start your placement with us (*please note that if you will be enrolled on a Master's or PhD course you will need to be able to evidence enrolment to confirm eligibility).
• The ability to apply their reflective nature to understanding a problem and adopt a continuous improvement mindset to tasks.
• Flexibility in hours, enthusiasm to support F1 race weekend work is required.
• A ‘can do’, ‘team-playing’ attitude and the ability to work to strict deadlines under minimal supervision.
• Take full ownership of their work, driving projects forward with initiative and independence.
• Be adaptable, have a proactive mindset, a collaborative approach and thrive in a team environment.
• Show determination and resilience when facing challenges.
• Have keen attention to detail.
• Possess an analytical and inquisitive approach.
• Relish challenges and enjoy pushing for continuous improvement.

Desirable:

• Experience writing code.

Benefits

When you put the effort in, we give it back. Start with a competitive salary, a generous joining bonus, add in a world-class wellbeing programme (including a free on-site gym), delicious, subsidised food, and private medical cover - all on our riverside campus powered by 100% renewable energy.

You’ll have everything you need to thrive both inside and outside of work.

Why Us

We believe that building a more inclusive and diverse culture helps us go faster and further.

From recruitment and building our future talent pipeline to internal communications and leadership training, we’re building a team where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

Our aim is to attract, develop and retain exceptional people from all backgrounds, creating a workplace where all team members feel respected, supported and able to fulfil their potential.

Your Application

We will ask you to complete our application form as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please upload your cover letter and CV as one single PDF file.

Our IP programme is designed with the intent to progress into available graduate roles in the future. You will be required to meet the eligibility criteria of the IP programme including any right to work requirements for your application to progress.

As these roles are based in the UK, any visa sponsorship must meet current Home Office immigration rules.

Next Steps

As part of the selection process, you may be required to complete a combination of the following tests at various stages (if you have not completed the same test within the last 6 months):

Technical and Psychometric Testing - you will have a 7-day window to complete your test with the deadline clearly stated in your test email.

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