HOW TO GET A JOB IN MOTORSPORT
OUR SERIES OF ARTICLES FROM UP AND DOWN THE PADDOCK
Race Engineer
How to become a Race engineer: Skills, experience & more
We spoke to Julien Simon-Chautemps, the former race engineer for Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean, to find out how to get a race engineer job in Formula 1.
Motorsport Technician
How to become a motorsport technician: Skills, experience & more
We spoke to Charley Webster-Clarke to find out what a motorsport technician does, how to become one, and what skills you need for the job.
Social Media Director
How to become a Social Media Director: Qualifications, skills & more
Formula 1 Journalist
How to become a Formula 1 journalist: Qualifications, skills & more
We spoke to our F1 reporter, Luke Smith, to find out how to get into motorsport journalism, what skills and qualifications you need, and how to make a name for yourself.
F1 photographer
How to become an F1 photographer with Mark Sutton – experience, skills & more
We spoke to F1 photographer Mark Sutton to find out how to get to F1, what kit you need, and what skills and qualifications you need to get to the top tier of motorsport.
Pitstop Performance Coach
How to become a Pitstop Performance Coach - Qualifications, skills & more
Number 1 Mechanic
How to become a Number 1 Mechanic in GT Racing – Qualifications, skills & more
The job of a mechanic on a racing team is a varied and important one, making sure that the entire car is race ready before any session.
CNC Machinist
How to become a CNC Machinist in F1 - Qualifications, skills & more
CNC Machinists are responsible for creating F1 car parts, making them one of the most important people on a team. We find out how to become one here.
Senior Aerodynamicist
How to become a Senior Aerodynamicist in F1 – Qualifications, skills & more
Aerodynamicists are responsible for designing F1 car parts, improving the performance of the car. We find out how to become one here.
Aero Design Engineer
How to become an Aero Design Engineer in F1 - Qualifications, skills & more
Aero Design Engineers are responsible for designing F1 car parts, ensuring the car is as aerodynamic as possible. We find out how to become one here.
Performance Engineer
How to become a Performance Engineer in F1 – Qualifications, skills & more
We spoke to Haas F1 Team's Edward Regan to find out what a Performance Engineer does, how to become one, and what skills you need for the job.
Race Engineer
How to become a Race Engineer - Qualifications, skills & more
We spoke to Haas F1 Team's Dominic Haines to find out what a Race Engineer does, how to become one, and what skills you need for the job.
Strategy Engineer
How to become a Strategy Engineer in F1 – Qualifications, skills & more
We spoke to Haas F1 Team's Mike Caulfield to find out what a Strategy Engineer does, how to become one, and what skills you need for the job.
Director of Engineering
How to become a Director of Engineering in F1 – Qualifications, skills & more
We spoke to Haas F1 Team's Ayao Komatsu to find out what a Director of Engineering does, how to become one, and what skills you need for the job.
Head of Communications
How to become a Head of Communications in F1 – Qualifications, skills & more
We spoke to Haas F1 Team's Stuart Morrison to find out what a Head of Communications does, how to become one, and what skills you need for the job.
Guest & Facilities Coordinator
How to become a Guest & Facilities Coordinator in F1 – Qualifications, skills & more
We spoke to Haas F1 Team's Alysha Lane to find out what a Guest & Facilities Coordinator does, how to become one, and what skills you need for the job.
Buyer
How to become a Buyer in F1 – Qualifications, skills & more
We spoke to Haas F1 Team's Samantha O'Gorman to find out what a Buyer does, how to become one, and what skills you need for the job.
Creative Services Manager
How to become a Creative Services Manager in F1 – Qualifications, skills & more
We spoke to Haas F1 Team's Ryan Long to find out what a Creative Services Manager does, how to become one, and what skills you need for the job.
Garage & Tyre Technician
How to become a Garage & Tyre Technician in F1 – Qualifications, skills & more
We spoke to Haas F1 Team's Marek Smrek to find out what a Garage & Tyre Technician does, how to become one, and what skills you need for the job.
Senior Travel Coordinator
How to become a Senior Travel Coordinator in F1 – Qualifications, skills & more
We spoke to Haas F1 Team's Kate Mackenzie to find out what a Senior Travel Coordinator does, how to become one, and what skills you need for the job.
Garage Technician
How to become a Garage Technician in F1 – Qualifications, skills & more
We spoke to Haas F1 Team's Ryan Cottee to find out what a Garage Technician does, how to become one, and what skills you need for the job.
team principal
Gunther Steiner interview: How to become an F1 team principal
Being the team principal of a Formula 1 team is arguably one of motorsport’s toughest jobs and certainly one of its most prestigious, making all the big decisions in the day-to-day running of a team.