47 detailed Formula 1 career guides

Explore the roles that make Formula 1 work.

Discover F1 jobs across engineering, race operations, software, commercial, business support, human performance, hospitality and the wider motorsport industry. Each role guide explains the work, skills, qualifications and routes in.

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Engineering and Technical

02

Race Operations

03

Data and Software

04

Commercial, Marketing and Media

05

Business Support

06

Human Performance and Medical

07

Hospitality

08

Operations and Quality

09

Beyond the Teams

01

Engineering and Technical

Explore the F1 jobs that shape the car, from aerodynamic development and mechanical design to electronics, materials, systems and powertrain engineering.

13 role guides

Aerodynamicist

Design Engineer

Reliability Engineer

Materials Engineer

Simulation Engineer

CFD Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Performance Engineer

Electronics Engineer

Wind Tunnel Technician

Systems Engineer

Composite Technician

Powertrain Engineer

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Race Operations

Discover the trackside F1 careers responsible for strategy, engineering, mechanics, sporting operations, tyres, logistics and the delivery of a race weekend.

8 role guides

Race Engineer

Pit Crew Member

Sporting Director

Strategy Engineer

Tyre Engineer

Team Manager

Race Mechanic

Logistics Coordinator

03

Data and Software

Find F1 jobs in data, simulation, software and IT, where reliable systems and useful analysis support decisions across the factory and track.

4 role guides

Data Engineer or Scientist

Simulation Software Engineer

Software Developer

IT Support Engineer

04

Commercial, Marketing and Media

Explore the commercial F1 careers that secure partnerships, grow audiences, create content, stage events and communicate a team brand around the world.

7 role guides

Partnerships and Sponsorship Manager

PR and Communications Manager

Events Manager

Marketing Manager

Content Creator or Videographer

Social Media Manager

Graphic Designer

05

Business Support

Understand the finance, procurement, HR, project and legal careers that keep an F1 organisation compliant, supplied, organised and able to perform.

5 role guides

Finance Manager or Accountant

Procurement or Buyer

HR Manager

Project Manager

Legal Counsel

06

Human Performance and Medical

Discover the specialist roles that support driver and team health, physical performance, recovery, nutrition and readiness across a demanding season.

3 role guides

Performance Coach

Team Doctor

Nutritionist

07

Hospitality

Explore F1 hospitality jobs that deliver high-quality food, guest service, partner experiences and complex event operations at circuits around the world.

3 role guides

Hospitality Executive

Events and Hospitality Manager

Team Chef

08

Operations and Quality

Find the operational F1 careers that move equipment, manage facilities, control standards and make sure parts and processes are ready when needed.

3 role guides

Truck Driver

Factory Operations Manager

Quality Inspector

09

Beyond the Teams

Formula 1 and motorsport depend on people beyond team factories. Start with a role that helps events operate safely and gives volunteers an exceptional view of the sport.

1 role guide

Marshal

Education routes

Build the knowledge employers need.

Compare university routes, understand Formula Student and connect your education to the role you want.

Early careers

Find placements and prepare properly.

Check Formula 1 internships and student placements by team, then use the application guides built around them.

Practical help

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The Formula Careers Network

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