Head of Remote Operations Center & Future Regulations

FIA; London; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport organization in London is seeking a Head of the Remote Operations Centre. This role involves leading remote operations during live racing events and shaping future sporting regulations. The ideal candidate should have 5 to 10 years in motorsport, particularly in roles such as Race Strategist or Sporting Director, alongside strong proficiency in English. The position will require significant weekend work and travel during the racing season.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in roles such as Race Strategist, Sporting Director / Sporting Manager, or Race Director.
• Good knowledge of the F1 Sporting Regulations; knowledge of F2 and F3 Sporting Regulations is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of the FIA International Sporting Code (ISC); understanding and experience of sport governance best practice is an advantage.
• Knowledge and understanding of race strategy and sporting simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the FIA's remote operations during live race events.
• Serve as the primary point of communication between track side and remote operations.
• Development of ROC processes and systems.

Job description

Overview

Join the FIA at the heart of single-seater racing and take on a role where technology meets the strategic evolution of the world's most prestigious motorsport championships!

As the Head of the Remote Operations Centre (ROC) & Future Regulations, you will have the unique opportunity to step behind the scenes of Formula 1, Formula 2, and Formula 3. You will lead the FIA's remote operations during live race events and will shape the sporting regulations that will define the future of the sport. You will be at the center of the action, contributing to safeguarding the integrity and fairness of single-seater racing at the highest level. You will report to the Single Seater Sporting Director.

MISSIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

REMOTE OPERATIONS CENTER (ROC)

• Real-time support of FIA Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula 3 track side activities, including but not limited to, race direction and stewarding.
• Serve as the primary point of communication between track side and remote operations for task allocation and workload management during events.
• Development of ROC processes, procedures, systems, and infrastructure, working closely with internal stakeholders to expand support functions.
• Personnel planning and logistics organization for the ROC facility.
• Fault reporting on ROC Systems, working with stakeholders and suppliers to ensure timely resolution.
• Liaison with other FIA sporting departments on the future evolution and deployment of the ROC facility for additional championships.

FIA FORMULA 1 SPORTING REGULATIONS

• Development and deployment of sporting simulation tools for the purpose of evaluating and evolving future regulation concepts.
• Preparation of concept proposals and amendments to the FIA Formula 1 Sporting Regulations for evaluation by the relevant governance meetings, including Sporting Advisory Committee (SAC), F1 Commission (F1C) and World Motor Sport Council (WMSC).
• Contribute to the design and content of annual Stewarding Seminars and training events.
• Support the delivery of Stewards' training activities in collaboration with FIA development targets.

PROFILE

• Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in roles such as Race Strategist, Sporting Director / Sporting Manager, or Race Director.
• Good knowledge of the F1 Sporting Regulations; knowledge of F2 and F3 Sporting Regulations is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of the FIA International Sporting Code (ISC); understanding and experience of sport governance best practice is an advantage.
• Knowledge and understanding of race strategy and sporting simulation tools, including both deterministic and stochastic analysis.
• Good knowledge of race weekend operations, with emphasis on F1, and broader knowledge of other categories is an advantage.
• English: highly proficient or native, spoken and written.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in an international environment, while demonstrating autonomy, adaptability, and resilience.

This role entails significant weekend work, as the candidate is expected to attend the ROC in Geneva for the majority of races during the 2026 F1 season. In addition to attendance at the ROC, the role will require periodic travel to race event locations.

Deadline to apply: September 17th 2025

If you are interested, please send us your CV and cover letter.

The FIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.