Academy Student Placement

Van Amersfoort Racing; Enstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical healthcare

On-site gym

Fully catered restaurant with daily"s"

Job summary

Alpine Formula One Team is seeking a Race Engineering Student on a 1-year placement based at Enstone. You will support the track from our Race Ops facility, collaborating with race and performance engineering, race strategy, and analytics teams to deliver data-driven insights during events.

You will develop and apply tools for data analysis, assist with pre-event simulations and post-event reporting, and contribute to future tool ideas while learning the day-to-day operations of a Formula One

Qualifications

• Currently studying a degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Motorsport Engineering, Data Science or Analytics and looking for an industry placement as your penultimate year.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, Python or MATLAB is required.
• Ability to perform under pressure and adapt quickly.

Responsibilities

• Event preparation, collating relevant past data and pre-event simulation
• Provide analysis during race weekends, both real-time in session support and post session
• Assist in post event reporting ranging from strategy and pitstops to competitor analysis
• Assist in developing our current tools and processes, plus contribute to future tool ideas

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Work under pressure

Education

Mechanical engineering (or related) degree fields

Tools

Excel

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Duration:1 year

Start Date:July 2027

Location: Enstone

About Us

We are a high-performance Formula One Team driven by innovation, precision, and passion. Our Racing department is responsible for delivering the maximum on track performance; this covers a wide array of disciplines ranging from vehicle performance, race strategy, analytics and human performance.

The Role

As a Race Engineering Student Placement providing support to the track from our Race Ops facility in Enstone, you’ll be immersed in the heart of Alpine’s operation. You’ll work closely with multiple groups, race and performance engineering, race strategy, competitor analysis and vehicle performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Event preparation, collating relevant past data and pre-event simulation
• Provide analysis during race weekends, both real-time in session support and post session
• Assist in post event reporting ranging from strategy and pitstops to competitor analysis
• Assist in developing our current tools and processes, plus contribute to future tool ideas

Who We’re Looking For

• Currently studying a degree in; Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Motorsport Engineering, Data Science or Analytics and looking for an industry placement as your penultimate year of university
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in tools like Excel, Python, MATLAB, or similar
• Ability to perform under pressure and adapt quickly
• Passion for motorsport and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset
• You must have the right to work in the UK, as we cannot provide sponsorship for this role
• Be available to attend onsite for an assessment centre in September

What We Offer in Return

At Alpine Formula One Team, you won’t just contribute; you’ll help shape innovation on a global stage.

Our purpose-built facilities in Enstone provide the perfect environment to thrive. We offer a competitive salary, private medical healthcare, full access to our free on-site gym, a fully catered restaurant with daily food allowance and a wide range of additional benefits designed to support your wellbeing and growth.

Beyond the perks, you’ll be part of a team that’s pushing boundaries in Formula One. The thrill of pioneering cutting-edge technology, combined with a collaborative and inclusive culture, creates unmatched opportunities for career development and personal achievement.

Take the next step in your career and play your part in shaping the future of Formula One.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Alpine Formula OneTeam, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be their true selves. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are committed to leading by example in promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our society.