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Internships - Salary Insights
- Short-term Internships (3-6 months): £18,000 - £22,000 pro rata ($23,000 - $28,000)
- Industrial Placement Year: £20,000 - £28,000 ($25,000 - $35,000)
- Summer Internship Programme: £19,000 - £25,000 pro rata ($24,000 - $32,000)
Salaries vary based on team size, duration, and technical specialisation. Formula 1 teams typically offer higher compensation.
Internships - Common Specialisations
- Aerodynamics Intern - Wind tunnel and CFD development
- Design Engineering Intern - CAD and component design
- Vehicle Performance Intern - Data analysis and simulation
- Electronics Intern - Control systems and data acquisition
- Operations Intern - Team and race support functions
Internships - Typical Requirements
- Currently studying relevant degree
- Strong academic performance
- Formula Student or similar practical experience
- Technical software knowledge
- Passion for motorsport
- Right to work in the relevant country
Internships - Career Development
Common progression paths include:
- Intern → Graduate Scheme → Junior Engineer
- Summer Placement → Industrial Year → Graduate Position
- Technical Intern → Graduate Role → Engineer
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