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
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Race Operations
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Data and Software
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Commercial, Marketing and Media
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Business Support
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Human Performance and Medical
07
Hospitality
08
Operations and Quality
09
Beyond the Teams
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Early careers
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