Academy Student Placement

Motorsport Network, LLC; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Restaurant with daily food allowance

Private medical healthcare

Job summary

ALPINE RACING LIMITED is offering a Race Engineering Student Placement based in Enstone. You will support the track operations from our Race Ops facility, collaborating with race and performance engineering, race strategy, competitor analysis, and vehicle performance.

The role is for a 1-year duration starting July 2027 and requires proximity to the Enstone site, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, Python or MATLAB. On-site assessment in September is expected.

Qualifications

• Currently studying a degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Motorsport Engineering, Data Science or Analytics and seeking an industry placement as penultimate year of university.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel, Python, MATLAB, or similar tools
• Ability to perform under pressure and adapt quickly
• Passion for motorsport with a proactive, detail-oriented mindset
• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship not available
• Available to attend onsite for an assessment centre in September

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Proactivity

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Motorsport Engineering

Data Science/Analytics

Tools

Excel

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Company

ALPINE RACING LIMITED

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 departmentis responsible fordelivering the maximum on track performance; this covers a wide array of disciplines ranging from vehicle performance, race strategy,analyticsand human performance.

The Role

As a Race EngineeringStudent Placementproviding support to the track from our Race Ops facility in Enstone,you’llbe immersed in the heart of Alpine’s operation.You’llwork closely with multiple groups, race and performance engineering, race strategy, competitoranalysisand 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

• Assistin post event reporting ranging from strategy and pitstops to competitor analysis

• Assistin developing our current tools and processes, plus contribute to future tool ideas

WhoWe’reLooking 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

• Proficiencyin 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, youwon’tjust contribute;you’llmake a direct impact on race car performance at the pinnacle of motorsport. Working alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry,you’llhelp 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 restaurantwith daily food allowanceand a wide range ofadditionalbenefits designed to support your wellbeing and growth.

Beyond theperks,you’llbe part of a teamthat’spushing boundaries in Formula One. The thrill of pioneeringcutting-edgetechnology, 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.

Job Family

Alpine Racing UK

Renault Group is committed to creating an inclusive working environment and the conditions for each of us to bring their passion, perform to the full and grow, whilst being themselves.
We find strength in our diversity and we are engaged to ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, etc. If you have a disability or special need requiring layout of the workstation or work schedule, please let us know by completing this form.