by Louise McGrath | Mar 7, 2019 | Case Study
Track Electronics Specialist What do you do in your job? I work within the electronics support group. Our task is to provide all the electronic operations on the machines on the test benches. We take care of the programming of the control unit and of the configuration...
by Louise McGrath | Mar 7, 2019 | Case Study
Marc Cox Number 1 Mechanic, McLaren Racing What do you do in your job? I’m responsible for the running of the Formula 1 car and looking after the mechanics working on the car. What did you want to be when you were younger, and when did you know you wanted to...
by Louise McGrath | Mar 7, 2019 | Case Study
Jack Linley Junior Aerodynamicist, Scuderia Toro Rosso What do you do in your job? An Aerodynamicist’s time at STR is split between time in the Design Office and the neighbouring Wind Tunnel, with both aspects aimed at improving the race car’s aerodynamic performance...
by Louise McGrath | Mar 6, 2019 | Case Study
Ricard Aiguabella Senior Aerodynamics Engineer - Tesla What do you do in your job? As a Senior Aerodynamics Engineer, my main role is to create new concepts to improve the aerodynamic performance of the car. This means surfacing new ideas, evaluating them in CFD, plan...
by Louise McGrath | Mar 6, 2019 | Case Study
Carole Brackley Startline Marshal What is your job title? An MSA Licensed BRDC Specialist Marshal Accredited Rally Marshal Accredited RallyX Marshal Racesafe Pit Marshal (motorbikes inc MotoGP) Could you give us a summary of your job role? Very diverse!! In the...
by Louise McGrath | Nov 18, 2018 | Case Study
Dr Kathryn Richards Wind Tunnel Test Technician, Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team What do you do in your job? My primary responsibilities are to ensure the wind tunnel runs smoothly and efficiently so that the aerodynamicists can develop and improve the performance of...
