Race Strategy Lead: Real-Time, Data-Driven Decisions

United Autosports; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport engineering company in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly skilled Strategist to shape race outcomes in the McLaren Hypercar Programme. This full-time role requires expertise in tactical decision-making in racing, with responsibilities to manage live strategies and build predictive models. Candidates should have experience from elite racing categories, strong analytical skills, and the ability to perform under pressure. Join us for a chance to make an impact in global racing events.

Qualifications

• Experience in tactical decision-making across test and race events.
• Ability to run live strategy tools and simulations during sessions.
• Strong analysis of competitor behaviour and race dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Build tyre, fuel and stint models ahead of each track event.
• Manage traffic impact and live race pivots.
• Deliver structured strategy reports post-event.

Skills

Strategy experience from WEC, ELMS, IMSA, F1, FE or equivalent data-driven motorsport categories

Strong maths and modelling capability

Calmness under pressure

Excellent communication skills

Analytical mindset

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

A leading motorsport engineering company in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly skilled Strategist to shape race outcomes in the McLaren Hypercar Programme. This full-time role requires expertise in tactical decision-making in racing, with responsibilities to manage live strategies and build predictive models. Candidates should have experience from elite racing categories, strong analytical skills, and the ability to perform under pressure. Join us for a chance to make an impact in global racing events.