Motorsports Sportscar Race Strategist

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsports program is seeking a Race Strategy Analyst to develop AI-driven tools and support racing teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in top-level motorsports and proficiency in relevant programming languages. The role emphasizes collaboration across various teams and offers relocation benefits.

Benefits

Relocation benefits

Diversity and inclusion emphasis

Qualifications

• 7+ years in top-level motorsports series; 2+ years in strategy tools development.
• Experience in race strategy analysis and modeling.
• Knowledge of AI/ML and big data tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop race strategy tools using data science techniques.
• Adapt existing AI/ML models for sportscar applications.
• Support real-time race decisions and collaborate with technical teams.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Data Science

AI/ML

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science

Job description

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Motorsports Sportscar Race Strategist, Basildon

Client:

General Motors

Location:

Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

Job Description:

The GM Motorsports Program is seeking a race strategy analyst dedicated to guiding the development of race strategy tools and directly supporting teams to positively affect the outcome of Sportscar program events. The role involves developing and applying AI/ML-based race strategy tools, supporting IMSA and WEC events, and collaborating across various GM motorsport teams. Responsibilities include data science modeling, tool development, real-time strategy application, and cross-series knowledge transfer. The ideal candidate will have extensive motorsports experience, proficiency in Python or MATLAB, and knowledge of AI/ML techniques.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and refining race strategy tools using data science techniques.
• Adapting existing AI/ML models for sportscar applications.
• Creating simulation platforms and tire degradation models.
• Designing visualizations for strategy insights.
• Supporting real-time race decisions and collaborating with technical teams.
• Traveling within the US as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• 7+ years in top-level motorsports series, with 2+ years developing strategy tools.
• Experience with race strategy analysis and modeling.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or similar.
• Knowledge of AI/ML and big data tools is preferred.

Additional Information:

This position offers relocation benefits and emphasizes diversity and inclusion. GM aims for a workplace free of discrimination, fostering belonging and equal opportunity for all candidates.