Role Overview:
Reports to the IT Manager. This position is responsible for the deployment, support and development of trackside IT systems for the Mahindra Formula E Team. As a part of a small team, they wilMain Respo...
Development Team Lead Mechanic
Role overview:
The Development Team Lead Mechanic plays a critical role in the performance and reliability of racing vehicles, overseeing the assembly, maintenance, and optimisation...
The individual will work as a mechanic in the shop and at the race track. The mechanic will assemble and disassemble the race cars and work to prepare them for the race weekend. The mechanic must...
Team Penske is a championship-caliber team that operates in the ever-changing and challenging motorsports industry. Team Penske is one of the most successful teams in the history of professional sports. Our...
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Garage Technician – Tyres! This a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to establish themselves within the heart of the race team; a...
Hendrick MotorsportsLocation: 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 Hendrick Motorsports, a leading NASCAR Motorsports operation, is currently seeking an experienced, highly motivated Front-End...
Commercial Strategy Industrial Placement Brackley, UK At The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team we are a team of passionate and enthusiastic people who work together to design and develop the cars driven by se...
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The company: Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world's leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16...
The company: Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world's leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16...
The company: Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world's leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16...
PalmerSport, the leading operator of prestige corporate motorsport events, owning and operating the Bedford Autodrome circuit complex, is looking for an enthusiastic Tyre Fitter to join their PalmerSport engineering dep...
Race Strategy Engineer Brackley, UK At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars driven by seven-time World Cham...
MoneyGram Haas F1 Team is unique – on and off the track. We don’t follow the status quo and we’ve made a name for ourselves as the team who does things differently. You might’ve seen us on Netflix or know that we’re the...
We have a new opportunity to be part of our F1 Evolution team, which is the Aston Martin F1 TPC ("testing previous cars") Programme, in the role of Chief Mechanic / Number One Mechanic.
Purpose:
Enable the F1 Evolut...
The company: Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world's leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16...
At McLaren, our
mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. Everyone, in
every part of the team, has a role to play. So if you want to test your ideas
with the world watching... And measure your progre...
Hendrick MotorsportsLocation: 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 Hendrick Motorsports, a leading NASCAR Motorsports operation, is currently seeking an experienced, highly motivated Race Mech...
MoneyGram Haas F1 Team is unique – on and off the track. We don’t follow the status quo and we’ve made a name for ourselves as the team who does things differently. You might’ve seen us on Netflix or know that we’re the...
MoneyGram Haas F1 Team is unique – on and off the track. We don’t follow the status quo and we’ve made a name for ourselves as the team who does things differently. You might’ve seen us on Netflix or know that we’re the...
MoneyGram Haas F1 Team is unique – on and off the track. We don’t follow the status quo and we’ve made a name for ourselves as the team who does things differently. You might’ve seen us on Netflix or know that we’re the...
The company: Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world's leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16...
The company: Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world's leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16...
At
McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport.
Everyone, in every part of the team, has a role to play. So if you want to test
your ideas with the world watching... And measure your progre...
We have a new opportunity to be part of the Trackside Performance team in the role of Race Engineer.
In this role you will be required to:
Take responsibility for the operation and optimisation of one of our Formula...
Red Bull Powertrains have an exciting Trackside Engineering Student Placement opportunity for undergraduate students to spend a year as part of our Trackside Engineering team. The placements will run from summer of 2025...
oneyGram Haas F1 Team is unique – on and off the track. We don’t follow the status quo and we’ve made a name for ourselves as the team who does things differently. You might’ve seen us on Netflix or know that we’re the...
MoneyGram Haas F1 Team is unique – on and off the track. We don’t follow the status quo and we’ve made a name for ourselves as the team who does things differently. You might’ve seen us on Netflix or know that we’re the...
MoneyGram Haas F1 Team is unique – on and off the track. We don’t follow the status quo and we’ve made a name for ourselves as the team who does things differently. You might’ve seen us on Netflix or know that we’re the...
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Take the Quiz NowRace team roles form the core of trackside operations, from race engineering to pit crew and strategy specialists. These positions combine technical expertise with high-pressure race weekend performance.
Race Team - Salary Insights
- Race Engineer: £45,000 - £100,000 ($57,000 - $126,000)
- Performance Engineer: £40,000 - £80,000 ($50,000 - $101,000)
- Strategy Engineer: £45,000 - £90,000 ($57,000 - $113,000)
- Number 1 Mechanic: £35,000 - £70,000 ($44,000 - $88,000)
- Pit Crew Member: £30,000 - £60,000 ($38,000 - $76,000)
Salaries vary significantly based on racing series, team size, and success-based bonuses.
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Race Team - Common Specialisations
- Race Engineer - Managing car and driver performance
- Strategy Engineer - Developing race tactics
- Performance Engineer - Analysing and optimising performance
- Number 1 Mechanic - Leading car preparation
- Pit Crew Member - Specialized pit stop roles
- Data Engineer - Real-time performance analysis
- Systems Engineer - Managing car electronics
- Tyre Engineer - Optimising tyre strategy
Race Team - Typical Requirements
- Engineering degree for technical roles
- Experience in motorsport operations
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Extensive travel availability
- Team leadership abilities
- Quick decision-making skills
Race Team - Career Development
Common career progression paths include:
- Data Engineer → Performance Engineer → Race Engineer
- Junior Strategy → Strategy Engineer → Chief Strategist
- Number 2 Mechanic → Number 1 Mechanic → Chief Mechanic
- Pit Crew → Lead Mechanic → Team Manager
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