Race Strategy Student Placement

Red Bull; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport team in Milton Keynes is seeking an Undergraduate Student for a 1-year placement in the Race Strategy department starting summer 2026. You will conduct detailed strategy analysis and support the Race Team during events. Ideal candidates are motivated, proficient in coding (Python/C#), and have a relevant degree. Benefits include a competitive salary, free daily meals, gym access, and more.

Benefits

Free daily food allowance

Free gym access

Fitness classes

Discounts with partners

Unlimited Red Bull

Qualifications

• Achieving excellent academic results in a relevant degree.
• Strong attention to detail and good interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a team and in challenging hours.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed Strategy and Competitor Analysis.
• Provide time-critical information to the Race Team.
• Support the Operations Room during race weekends.

Skills

Self-motivated

Data analysis

Python

C#

Excel

Word

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant degree (e.g. Engineering, Maths, Science, Computing)

Job description

Overview

Red Bull Technology have an exciting opportunity for an Undergraduate Student to spend a year as part of our Race Strategy department. The placement will run from summer of 2026 for one year and offer the chance to demonstrate your enthusiasm and apply your knowledge to real racing events!

Location and Scope

Based on our Milton Keynes Campus this unique role covers a wide range of different technical areas, each demanding a high level of computer literacy and a clear understanding of the principles of mathematics, physics, and engineering. Interpersonal skills, good organisation, efficient and clear reporting will be equally valued.

What you will do

You will be working with the Race Strategy Team to conduct detailed Strategy and Competitor Analysis. Completing pre-, during- and post-event analysis, using a variety of Software tools and Excel. You will support from our Operations Room throughout each race weekend, providing time-critical information to the Race Team. You will help to coordinate the work of the Operations Room student team, develop existing and/or new Software tools to improve our analysis capabilities.

Ideal candidate

• Self-motivated
• Interested in data analysis
• Proficient in coding (ideally Python and/or C#), Excel and Word
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working in a team
• Happy to work weekends and anti-social hours
• Achieving excellent academic results in a relevant degree (e.g. Engineering, Maths, Science or Computing)

The placement will be for 1 year, starting in the summer of 2026. To be considered for this Student Placement, please apply to this advert and submit both your CV and a one-page Cover Letter.

Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to complete your student placement at our championship winning team, but it is also a great opportunity to work with some of the greatest talents in F1. A good salary is just the start, there are many other benefits too, such as a free daily food allowance, free gym access and fitness classes, multiple discounts and offers with our partners, free barista style coffee, unlimited Red Bull and much more!

Application closing date: 16:00 (BST) Friday 26th September 2025.