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Scuderia AlphaTauri Industrial Placements – Just Released!
Scuderia AlphaTauri Undergraduate Internship Programme - applications now OPEN! Formula Careers endeavour to bring you the very latest information with regards to apprenticeships, work experience and industrial placements, and entry-level positions to make sure you...
Women in Motorsport Series – Maria Rubia Vazquez
Maria Rubia VazquezFormula Careers takes a deep dive into the world of Women in Motorsport. We shine a light on the amazing work they are doing, and the route they took to get to where they are today. Interview by Izzie HolmanWait? Girls Like F1 Too?Can you tell me...
Apply for an Apprenticeship with Racing Point F1 Team – R&D Department!
Racing Point F1 Team are looking for an apprentice to join their R&D Department - applications now OPEN! Formula Careers endeavour to bring you the very latest information with regards to apprenticeships, work experience and industrial placements, and entry-level...
Apply For Student Placements and Graduate Schemes with Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains – Just Released
Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains - Student Placement and Graduate Scheme Applications Now Open! Formula Careers endeavour to bring you the very latest information with regards to apprenticeships, work experience and industrial placements, to make sure you...
Sustainability Executive Position available with Formula E!
Applications open for an exciting entry level position with Formula E - Sustainability Executive Formula Careers endeavour to bring you the very latest information with regards to apprenticeships, work experience and industrial placements, and entry-level positions to...
Learn Vehicle Dynamics with the MIA School of Race Engineering – Online course Sept 5th, 2020
Interested in Vehicle Dynamics? The MIA School of Race Engineering are running an online module on September 5th, and here's how you can join in. From the MIA School of Race Engineering comes a brand new series of online modules, designed to help students understand...
Motorsport HR Consultant Dora-Maria Castro shares her advice for anybody wanting to work in F1
Interview by Izzie HolmanWait? Girls Like F1 Too? Dora-Maria Castro is a motorsport HR consultant based in Germany recruiting for engineering roles within F1 teams, and teams in other categories. I caught up with her to ask her advice for those wanting to find their...
Podcast with Rachel McGrath and James Peutherer
We were recently approached by James Peutherer with regards to a podcast interview about careers in F1. James is venturing into the world of motorsport broadcasting, and Rachel bravely stepped up to the plate for her very first interview. In this podcast, Rachel...
Apply for a student placement in HR with Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains
Opportunity for a 12 month student placement within HR of Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains - Applications Now Open! Formula Careers endeavour to bring you the very latest information with regards to apprenticeships, work experience and industrial placements,...
Formula Careers launches dedicated LinkedIn support group for students wanting to work in F1
We are delighted to announce that we have just launched a LinkedIn support group to help students searching for information on how to work in F1. This group came about because of an increase in the number of requests for information from students who need some extra...
Zuzana Stunova shares her ambition of becoming an Aerodynamicist in Formula 1 with Izzie Holman
Zuzana Stunova is a young woman on a mission to become an aerodynamicist in Formula 1. She has a first-class degree in Aviation and loves the technical aspects of the principles used in planes; “I’m just so fascinated by lift, by drag, how the wings work.” However,...
Jake Paul – Graphic Designer, Formula 1
Jake PaulGraphic DesignerFormula 1 Interview by Izzie Holman Jake Paul didn’t know anything about Formula 1 when he landed a graphic design job working for a sports marketing agency that works alongside the industry. Since then he hasn’t looked back, and his latest...
Tom McCausland shares his experience with Formula Student, and his goal of a future career in Formula 1
Tom McCausland ~ Please introduce yourself My name is Tom McCausland, I am in my penultimate year of Product Design Engineering at Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia - What would your dream career look like? I love the people and...
Meet Izzie Holman, our first Content Creator for Formula Careers!
Izzie Holman is a Broadcast Journalism undergraduate with a passion for Formula 1, and is now the very first student Content Creator for Formula Careers as we move forward in our quest to bring the best possible opportunities and experience to students who want to...
Louise McGrath, Co-Founder of Formula Careers shares her unconventional journey into the Formula 1 industry
Louise McGrath, co-founder of Formula Careers, found a way to work in the industry she loves, simply by matching her skills to her passion for F1. Here she shares the driving force behind the project, and her advice for anybody wanting to work in Formula 1. ~ What's...
What does it take to work in Race Strategy in Formula 1?
Randeep Singh, Head of Race Strategy for McLaren Racing talks to us about his path into the industry and how he got to where he is today. "Randeep, what's your current job role?"I’m responsible for the strategy team and ensuring that we, as a group, maximise our...
Interview with Rachel McGrath: Aeronautical Engineering Student and Formula Careers Co-Founder, on her path into Formula 1
19yr old Rachel McGrath has just completed her first year studying Aeronautical Engineering at Loughborough University, and is Co-Founder of Formula Careers. Here Rachel shares her experience of F1 work placements, her first year at University and her hopes for the...
Shane, O’Callaghan, Composite Laminates Inspector, Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team
Shane O'CallaghanComposite Laminates InspectorMercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team Due to the current global uncertainty surrounding Covid-19 and the interruption to studies for so many students, we decided to reach out to the F1 family for some motivation and...
Simone Briggs shares her inspiring journey as she carves out a path into F1
Simone Briggs is a University student from Melbourne, Australia. Here she shares her experience of spending a year on an industrial placement with Renault F1 Team as well as her time with Formula Student: ~ What's your name and where do you come from? Hi Formula...
Formula Student is providing Ewan with the perfect experience for a future career in F1
Ewan Mehra is currently studying Business Management at the University of Leicester. He is also the Team Manager of the University of Leicester's Formula Student team. Read about Ewan's experience and his hopes for the future: My name is Ewan and I am...
Won Ju, Composite Design Engineer, Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team
Won JuComposite Design EngineerMercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team Due to the current global uncertainty surrounding Covid-19 and the interruption to studies for so many students, we decided to reach out to the F1 family for some motivation and inspiration. Here they share...