How do you become a F1 design engineer?

You’ll usually need one or two A-levels or equivalent qualifications for a foundation degree or HND, or two or three A-levels for a degree. To train through a degree apprenticeship, you will usually need four or five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, and A-levels or equivalent.

What does a F1 design engineer do?

The team of designers are responsible for producing drawings of every individual component of a Formula 1 car, and will include such details as what it’s made from, its dimensions and how it should be manufactured, using computer software.

What qualifications do you need to be a race engineer?

You need to have a good strong mechanical engineering understanding. Most people these days have degrees in mechanical engineering or something similar with some engineering background. That’s the academic qualification but you need a lot of trackside experience to do the job.

What CAD software do F1 teams use?

We are delighted to have Autodesk as our Premier Global CAD/CFD Partner. ​ Autodesk provides participants and academic institutions worldwide participating in F1 in Schools free access to the same professional software used by industry leaders today.

What is it like to work as a Formula 1 engineer?

A career in engineering can take you all kinds of places – from constructing gravity defying buildings to drilling under the earth or designing one of the fastest cars on the planet! We managed to grab 60 seconds with a Formula 1 Engineer to talk about what it’s like to work building world-famous racing cars and how to get into F1.

How do I become a Formula 1 driver?

You need to be the type of person who questions everything and asks why a lot. Getting some work experience of racing yourself or helping out with someone else racing is very useful too, as is getting involved in Formula Student or F1 in Schools programs.

What skills do you need to be a F1 driver?

F1 teams are highly technological, so good IT knowledge is a must. This will give you a ‘head start’ to maths and further maths A Level.

What can I do with a degree in Car Racing Engineering?

After completing their undergraduate degree, many choose to enrol in an engineering school to specialise in a certain area by pursuing a Masters in Engineering diploma or certificate. After graduation, you can seek a job as an apprentice or intern in the car racing industry.