Honda Racing Corporation has established a new subsidiary, Honda Racing Corporation UK Ltd. (HRC UK) in the UK.
This new company has been founded to primarily perform post-race maintenance and preparation tasks on the Honda built current F1 power units (PUs), whilst also operating as a logistics operation for the European region. The establishment of HRC UK will further enhance the effectiveness of Honda’s PU operations, in support of the partnership with Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team. In May 2023, Honda and Aston Martin F1 jointly announced they will enter into works partnership so that Honda will supply its F1 PUs compliant with the new F1 regulations which will take effect in the 2026 season.
If you feel you have what it takes and wish to work for one of the most historic names in motor sport, we are keen to hear from you and to find out if you have what Honda has always referred to as its “challenging spirit.”
The purpose of this role is to look after operation and reliability of PU (ICE and ERS System) at Trackside and at Factory to support the development of F1 Engines on Dyno etc. This role is not only for 26 Regulation PU but also for current.
Main Responsibilities;
• Manage and look after each Power-Unit (ICE and ERS System) operation and control data which includes Energy Management Data setting as required.
• Person in charge of PU to Chassis team
• Attend and take active part in the pre and post event meeting to chassis team.
• Attend Simulator sessions with Chassis team which includes Energy Management Data setting as required
• Understand updated control specification (algorithm), create and setup control data.
• Summarize the running result and optimize the control data setting, and provide recommendations for next steps
• Daily report; Create and Report Daily trackside feedback information etc..
• Support dyno testing activities in Japan, UK and any customer site
• Some training in Japan might be required
• Any other reasonable tasks as required by the Company
Knowledge, Skills and Experience;
• Knowledge of F1 Power Units
• Ability to analyse data from Power-Unit reliability and performance aspect
• Exposure/knowledge of Power-Unit Energy Management
• Fault finding and diagnostic abilities
• Track-side experience
• Excellent document presentational skills
• Familiar with analysis tools such as ATLAS, System Monitor
• An adept communicator, able to build good relationships across all cultures both internally and externally
• Fluency in spoken & written English is essential. Competence in Japanese or another European language is desirable