Getting Experience in Motorsport:

No Experience? No Problem. Here’s How to Get Your Foot in the Door.

Online self study course – learn at your own pace, in your own time

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You know you need experience to land a job in motorsport.
But there’s just one problem…

  • Teams want candidates with experience.
  • But how do you get experience if no one will give you a chance?
  • And how do you even know where to start?

It’s the No.1 struggle for most motorsport job seekers.

You’re not alone.

And the good news? There’s a solution.

This guide breaks the cycle and shows you how to start building motorsport experience today – no waiting, no guessing.

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Made me eager

“This course made me eager to try my best to achieve my dream of working within the motorsport industry. One step at a time and it’s lights out and away we go!”

Beatrice M.

Informing and Enlightening

“Before I decided to go ahead with the course I thought I knew a solid amount about what it takes to build a good CV or a good LinkedIn profile, but this course was incredibly informing beyond the basics. I would recommend this to those who don’t quite know where to start from and feel overwhelmed with the process of getting into the industry. This course provides a very good foundation and a stepping stone from which to go into the process more confidently.”

Vanesa V.

Amazing!

This course has amazing tips and examples to understand better the motorsport community.

Alejandra M.

Who Is This Course For?

Students & graduates

who need industry experience to land their first job

Career changers

looking for ways to break into motorsport

Motorsport Fans

who want to turn their passion into real-world experience

Anyone serious about a motorsport career

but struggling to find the right opportunities

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What’s Inside This Step by Step Roadmap

Find real-world motorsport opportunities

including hidden pathways that many people miss

Turn unpaid roles into career opportunities

leverage every opportunity into something bigger

Learn exactly how to position yourself

so teams see your value, even if you have no industry experience yet

Discover remote & digital ways to gain experience

even if you’re outside the UK or can’t access a team locally

Create experience even when no one is offering it to you

stop waiting for opportunities and start building them

Use AI to rewrite your skills for motorsport

so your applications, LinkedIn, and CV stand out immediately

This course gives you the exact blueprint to go from “I don’t know where to start” to “I have experience that teams actually care about.”

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Why This Guide Is Different

 Most career advice is vague. This isn’t.

Industry insights

Helping you avoid common mistakes and wasted time.

Step-by-step clarity

So you always know your next move.

Actionable tasks

So you actually make progress, not just read about it.

No fluff

Just real, practical advice that makes sense.

Imagine This…

Instead of waiting for someone to give you a chance

you create your own opportunities

Instead of feeling stuck

you have a clear, proven plan to gain real experience

Instead of feeling invisible

you’re getting responses, making connections, and moving forward

Instead of wondering what teams want...

you know exactly how to make yourself stand out

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Eye-opening and a reality check

“This course has helped me understand that being into F1 is not just studying and getting placed in an F1 team. It’s more than that. It’s all the sweat and hard work that is unseen but surely felt when you reap it’s benefits. I’m looking forward to taking the right and first steps towards my career in F1. Hopefully I am not too late.”

Bharatha R.

A Great Beginner’s Guide

“The guide was a joy to read as it was very practical and realistic. It didn’t create false hopes that it would be the source of success to get the industry experience but at the same time, the tools suggested were enlightening and motivating. It was what I call the first small step necessary to be taken towards the motorsport industry.”

Great insights and helpful information

“Enjoyed the course. It has given me good insights into applying for jobs and how to make great connections with people in the industry. After the course, I know what to work on and how to approach applying for jobs in Formula 1. Definitely worth taking the course.”

Jana B.

Take the First Step

Every motorsport professional started somewhere. What separates them from those who never break in? They took action when it mattered.

This is your chance to do the same.

With the right experience, you stop hoping for opportunities – and start attracting them.

Enrol onto Getting Experience in Motorsport today for just £29. Includes a digital Certificate of Completion.

Because the future you want won’t build itself. But you can start building it today.

Let's Do It!
Introduction Module
  • Welcome to the Starting Line
  • Disclaimer

Module 1: Understanding the Motorsport Landscape
  • Welcome to the Motorsport Career Starter Guide
  • Lesson 1: Why Experience Can Be More Important Than Qualifications
  • Lesson 2: The Hidden Pathways into Motorsport (Beyond F1)
  • Lesson 3: Where Experience Actually Happens

Module 2: Finding & Securing Work Experience
  • Lesson 1: How to Find & Secure Work Experience
  • Lesson 2: Alternative Routes to Experience (For Career Switchers & Non-Students)
  • Lesson 3: Creating Your Own Motorsport Opportunities
  • Lesson 4: Social Proof & Personal Branding – Making Teams Take You Seriously
  • Lesson 5: What to Do Once You Have Experience
  • Lesson 6: Volunteering & Types of Experience – The Smartest Routes into Motorsport
  • Lesson 7: Overcoming Roadblocks: How to Gain Experience When Nothing is Working
Module 3: Overcoming Barriers & Common Challenges
  • Lesson 1: How to Handle Rejection, Setbacks, and Slow Progress
  • Lesson 2: Imposter Syndrome in Motorsport and How to Overcome It
  • Lesson 3: Staying Motivated When Progress Feels Slow
  • Lesson 4: The Mindset That Separates the Winners from the Quitters
  • Lesson 5: From Career Switcher to Motorsport Professional – Making Your Skills Work for You

Module 4: Finding Experience Opportunities (Wherever You Are in the World)
  • Lesson 1: How to Find Motorsport Experience Opportunities – No Matter Where You Are
  • Lesson 2: Remote & Digital Motorsport Experience – Can You Get In Without Being Trackside?
  • Lesson 3: How to Turn Any Experience Into a Motorsport Career

Module 5: Bringing It All Together – Your Next Steps
  • You’ve Got the Knowledge, Now It’s Time to Take Action
  • Step-by-Step Summary: Your Roadmap to Getting Experience in Motorsport
  • An Important Note from Louise, Formula Careers Co-Founder

Your Course Creator

Louise McGrath

Louise McGrath

Founder, Formula Careers. Motorsport UK Listed Organisation

Hi, I’m Louise, the founder of Formula Careers.

I created the Formula Careers project with my daughter Rachel, to help passionate people like you navigate the twists and turns of breaking into motorsport. With years of experience supporting career seekers in this competitive industry, I’ve made the industry connections, I’ve seen the challenges from both sides, and I know how to overcome them.

I believe that with the right guidance and tools, you can turn your dream of working in motorsport into reality. So, if you’re ready to take action, you’re in the right place.

Let’s get to work.

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