How to Get a Job in Formula 1 - Tips from Red Bull Engineer (2022)
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How to Be a Formula 1 engineer...!
This is my take on How to get a job in Formula 1 in 2022. I can't talk about EVERY job possible in this video, but in the future, I'd like to! So if there's anyone you want me to interview to help give you more information! LET ME KNOW!
One of the most important things that I want to do with this channel is to inspire the new generation of young men and women to try and find their way to Formula 1.
Now in this video. I'm going to focus on my background and my experience, but I feel like so many of the things that I've learned can help you.
I'll talk about what kind of job you want, but more importantly, I'll help you identify if you think Formula 1 engineering is the right career for you. I'll talk about some strategies for finding out what kind of jobs might suit you. And I'll also give you my top 6 most important characteristics YOU need to strive to have if you're going to be a successful Formula 1 engineer.
After spending 10 years as a Vehicle Dynamics, Trackside Performance, and Simulator Performance Engineer - I'm now making analytical and educational Formula 1 content for you. I worked for Force India and Red Bull Racing. I was even the Performance Engineer for Max Verstappen, Daniil Kvyat, Sergio Perez, and Paul Di Resta.
If you want to learn more about how to use Python to analyze Formula 1 data - check this out:
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My friend Jasper has posted a lot of amazing articles to help you learn how to use Python to analyze REAL Formula 1 Data.
Motorsport Jobs: www.motorsportjobs.com/
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this is not EVERYTHING on the topic so please do some further research if you're serious
My Universities and Degrees:
University of Texas at Arlington - BS Mechanical Engineering
Oxford Brookes University - Motorsport MSc
Cranfield University also has a Motorsport MSc course in the UK as well.
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Itâd be cool to see a video on comparing track side vs factory engineering. Pros vs cons of each, work life balance of each, etc.
This would be a great video
@@imszervi-o-8499 I don't know how much the new price cap affects it, but I had multiple teammates from my FSAE team go into F1 and I can tell you by in large the work life balance is terrible. I'm not trying to be a Debbie downer, but you have to really, really love F1 to tolerate it and even then most people can only deal with it for short periods of time. It's by far the biggest negative IMO.
If you're in college I HIGHLY recommend you join your FSAE team. If you take it seriously it will give you a decent sense of what working in F1 is like which is just ridiculous hours constantly. I also personally learned that as much as I absolutely love cars, when it became a "job" of sorts for me the enjoyment decreased over time. In retrospect I loved every minute of my FSAE experience, but I'll be honest there were times when I was beyond stressed out, sleep deprived, and my GF was pissed at me for "spending more time with the car than her" and I just wanted to quit, but I didn't because I didn't want to be the guy who let everyone down and I knew how overloaded everyone else was. I don't know first hand how F1 teams run, but I'd imagine the comradery is similar to some extent, especially mid-season.
So if you can, I can't stress enough how valuable/important that whole experience was and I know with 100% certainty it's almost a soft requirement of sorts to work in F1. You don't have to have it, but it really, really helps. Especially if you do well in competition and design review.
Edit: I should have watched the whole video first :-0. I agree with more or less everything Blake said.
Agree
As someone who wants to work in F1 in the future, this video was outstanding. it's good to know I'm already doing some of the things in the list, but there are others I can improve a lot. would love if you could do a video on how to make your CV stand out for a F1 team specifically. Keep up the good work!
Hey man. I will try to do some more stuff on this soon! I'll keep thinking.
Thank you so much for this!
I have completed my BSc in Mechanical Engineering in South Africa and I've been accepted to do a Masters in Motorsport Engineering at the University of Wales (waiting for my visa to come through)
I'll be following your channel closely for more helpful advice.
Also please make individual videos about how you got into F1 and each step. It would be cool to hear about how different transitions made you feel and what you did right and wrong.
Thank you again đđŸ
I got my VISA!!
@@TharishRavin13 good luck bro and I hope you make it to f1đ
@@lorenzogv8810 thank you đ đđŸ
Hey man, I studied at the university of Wales. Drop me a message if you want some advice about the course or Swansea in generalâïž
â@@TharishRavin13 bro that really nice i also wanna be the part of formula 1 team. Could you help how to got the admission?
Absolutely amazing content as always. Calling it now, within 12 months this is going to be the biggest F1 channel on CZcams. Amazing insight and awesome unique content! Keep it up!
Thank you for this video! What Iâd recommend to everyone is to go get involved in any motorsport you can. Thereâs always going to be autocross events near you if tracks are too far like they were for me. I loved volunteering as a marshal and alongside doing vehicle dynamics for a top formula student team I hope thatâll help me get in the door of F1!
This is an awesome video. I'm starting my 2nd year in Mech E; FSAE allowed me to find how passionate I am about suspension and vehicle dynamics. It's changed how I view my coursework into how I can apply those concepts to my own design process of the car. I'd love to learn about engineers that started in U.S. motorsport (Imsa, Indy, Nascar) and transitioned into the top series such as F1 or WEC. Hearing your route to F1 showed that there is opportunity for U.S. engineering students to make it to F1.
Iv been waiting for this video for ages, thank you brođđŒ
Im not in university yet, but being an f1 engineer is really becoming my dream job for almost two years now. I really like physics and math from earlier and regularly go to competitions. I was first in my country in physics competition and almost went to world olympiad but didnt because of some stupid mistakes I made. Hopefully I will reach my goal some day.
Thanks Blake for this amazing video! Hope I will be able to use its learnings over the next years.
You are amazing Blake. The clarity and passion you put into your content is awesome. Keep it up! Cheers from Argentina.
Thank you, Nicolas!
Perfect! Iâm currently in school for mechanical with a focus in aerospace. I love how incredible it is and these vehicles work. Iâd love to work for F1 in the future.
thanks a lot for the video blake. I really found it very motivating to keep purchasing this goal. Keep it like this, your content is amazing
The video everyone was waiting for
Mega video Blake! Well spoken as always. Love #5! It's insane how many people get emotionally attached to things. Testing in Windtunnel while emotionally attached to one of your option is the absolute worse thing to happen. Keep 'em coming Blake!
Absolutely. I understand it, but it's so weird
I loved this video and it was so helpful! Definitely passionate about F1 just by watching it and always intrigued by all the strategies and factors that come into play! So glad I came across your Twitter and then your YT
This video was so helpful
The fact that you got a bachelors in Texas gives me hope that I have a chance to work as an engineer in F1 and I appreciate all the information you gave us on where to start our own research and I can try to find out more about this industry. I still have a long way to go but I feel like I have a good idea of what to expect and I canât wait to watch more of your videos.
Hey Johan. I'm glad it was helpful. I will hopefully add more in this series and add more insight in the future!
Thanks for the video Blake!
I would love to see a video going a bit more in detail about the simulator engineering job you did if possible?
Great video and a brilliant insight into what goes to make it into F1. Thanks brother!
So many of your points of advice is great for LOTS of different jobs out there so everyone take notes
You're so right Rachel. I hired one colleague who was more curious than me. She kept showing me stuff that wasn't her assigned project, Turns out, she was a lot smarter than me and more times than not - eventually we'd end up using what she'd learned on some other application. When she left, her replacement wasn't curious - mostly worthless. I had to carry most of the water until I retired.
Thank you for your effort in putting all of this info together. Lot of good points to take note of. I feel inspired.
Thanks, Ameya!
Hey yeah. 6. Never stop learning. That's why I watch your channel đđ»
underrated video, thanks so much for the tips and your effort
Thanks a lot Blake!!!! really helped to understand where to start and about the paths to take.
It's a long road but I feel like you can do a LOT to make sure you're on a path to get there
This was excellent, thank you for putting this all together :)
Good for u mahn, congratulations. Ur living the dream. â€
hey man, I have been an f1 fan most of my life I'm still in high school and I was thinking of becoming a lawyer but tonight I just came up with the thought of what if I become an f1 engineer, and man this video clears out a lot of things thank you will be coming to your channel more!!!!!
This was so helpful, thank you Blake. đ
I love to see the comments like this, all aspiring F1 engineers that can either be competition or future co-workers.
Personally I'm still in school nearly at the end of high school which is Grade 12 here in SA. Then next year i plan to go to college and do my N1-N6 along with an optional course which goes over car components such as brakes, suspension and the engine. Fortunately there's also machining as an added bonus. So i think I'm on the right track so far as i also plan to do side projects using that knowledge gained from college and going to volunteer at karting tracks, possibly even seeing if i can learn how to tune cars from simulator based games like ACC and iRacing as means to understand how different setups affect the car's performance and characteristics.
Thank you for the video, this is really useful and hopefully it helps many others in the growing industry of formula 1 and motorsport as a whole.
I am currently a Masters Student in Canada, I only have one wish which is to be a Aerodynamicist. I'm so glad I found your channel. Keep up the awesome content Blake !!!!!!
And keep posting tips for us young engineers who want to get into the world of motorsports :)
Hi I am from India I did my BE in EE how to join here can you please tell me
1.) loved the video, very knowledgeable
2.) âš house tourrrrr âš
Loved it, thanks for making this video. I particularly liked your 6 advices, really connected with those.
I feel like they are common traits of people who are always moving
Thank you for let me knowing about fast f1 api, looks amazing !!!
Thank you so much for this video. I will be going to college this fall and am unsure what I would be doing after college. I have had an interest in formula 1 and thought it would be cool to find a job with the sport but never put much thought into it. This video did a very good job of making that feel like a tangible possibility to work towards. I look forward to more videos within this vein.
Honestly formula 1 is great but if you're passionate about Motorsport. There are so many opportunities Also outside of F1
Great great video, love your work man.
Would like to see a video about the simulator performance engineering job
Really cool video man , thanks for the effort I will get there soon I know
This video was so helpful!! My dad is a mechanic and Iâve helped him out a few times but he gets worrisome since he doesnât want me getting hurt but Iâve always been interested in cars and I recently found out about F1 (due to Gran Turismo movie lol) but I love it and I would love to have a future career of this or related to this. This video answered all my questions and is very detailed about what to do to work at F1. Thanks again!đ
Best of luck on your future! Stay curious. Keep learning
Thank you for this video! A dream of mine to work within F1, this video helped me to understand way more!đ
As a Texan, this is incredibly encouraging and welcoming. Thank so much for the content, Blake. Hopefully can follow your footsteps into F1!
Good luck, dude!
Really useful information thank you
Considering u are new to content creation thing u put together a great video man. Learnt a lot. Thanks
Thank you very much!
I don't even want to be an engineer but this was still a fascinating look behind that process.
The visa thing is definitely a hurdle, but if you are competitive enough as a candidate teams will go through all the necessary steps to hire you. Iâve been able to get interviews and an offer even though I clicked the ânot eligible to work in the UKâ button. You shared some great information in this video!
Absolutely it's possible! I've seen a few friends also achieve this as well. So kudos to you for standing out above the rest. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
What a motivational video men, greetings from Chile
This video is great, thanks
I really would like to be race engineer. Having a conversation with GP, Max race engineer, would be really cool, as he is the person that inspires me the most in order to get that role!
Good video, and thanks!
DUUUUUUUUUUUDE!!!!!! I don't know how to phrase this but every word that came out of your mouth I felt like I resonated with. I've been trying my hardest and feel major imposter syndrome but I am not sure why. What even is my next step and how I guarantee my spot at a chance. For some more background, I am currently an ME undergrad and personally, with the most respect, I'd love to request a chat so you can answer some questions most undergrads I think would have. At least those that are interested in F1. This video opened my eyes and gave me hope but even you said it yourself, you can only fit so much into 20 minutes' worth of content. Id also likes to ask you some specific questions about R&D and talk about what it is like to work with an engine and what that entails. I don't do youtube but I promise you I'm a pretty interesting guy lol. Regardless, thank you for the video, and keep doing what you're doing, thanks!
My best advice is to write a comment or email me with the comments and I can hopefully make some content on the future to answer these questions.
Itâs so cool to see someone from Arlington doing this because Iâm from Dallas and Iâm going to university at Texas A&M and Iâm currently in SAE!
That's awesome man. This is just the start, but don't forget to enjoy it. I hate to say it - but it's the best part.
Iâm a highschool student who has grown up on F1. It has always been my dream to work for Formula 1 especially Red Bull Racing. This video was great and has given me some amazing guidelines to help me out. Thank you Blake!!
Fantastic! That's great news. Best of luck
This is soooo so good. Even if you don't want to get a job in F1 this is valuable basic life advice.
It would be so cool if you could manage to talk with some of the females in the industry.
Loving the house tour as well! Really gives the video a different vibe.
Absolutely Lin, I think my first podcast guest for the series I mentioned will be a very awesome lady I know quite well!
Really awesome video Blake!! many points are notable in it!! Can you please make a video on Formula Student and Formula SAE??
I will try to do this over the winter. I'd like to make one with my old universities UTA and Oxford Brookes
It is a struggle but a lot of the teams support you with sponsorship for a visa if you're coming from outside the UK. For permanent roles RedBull provides a certificate of sponsorship for a skilled worker visa and covers the cost of the process. As far as I know they'll mention it in their job listing if they provide sponsorship and if so don't hesitate to apply with a non UK degree and experience
I really appreciate this video. Starting this week as a freshman in mechanical engineering and my objective is becoming an f1 engineer. Thanks to some of these links I have managed to find some opportunities for internships in the upcoming years. Thank you very much for this content!!^^
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That's awesome! Best of luck!
Outstanding content! Iâve recently become a veteran and am seriously considering working towards becoming an engineer in the Motorsport industry. These are some great tips and thanks for sharing!
Best of luck dude
awesome videoooooo, it brought some really important information towards what my master should be in and how to confront getting a job in motorsport
I'm really glad you found this helpful!
Good stuff my guy. I have a feeling we would be great friends. Thanks for sharing
Thank u sooooooo much canât believe only 4K ppl like this lol thereâs obvs more but 55k seen this n diddnt like yâall need 2 support this man
This is so informative! Thank you so much just In my 3rd year of my mechanical engineering degree
Perfect timing!
Thanks so much for the video. I'm in the begin of my aerospace engineering degree on Brazil and i'm make plans of move to UK to make a master in motorsport engineering. This video did give me a light of how i can plan my future. And i need improve my english, sure!
And i'm part of Formula SAE team for my college.
this man is living my dream
Iâm from the UK, doing my undergrad in the US right now. Iâve spent my first year as a Bio major, but have gotten really into math since being in college and I started watching formula 1 this year and realized how strategic and analytical it is, which Iâve come to realize are the things that make my brain buzz (in the best way if you know what I mean). Iâm leaning heavy towards switching my major to mechanical engineering, and this video has been a huge help in my research into all things motorsports! Thank you so much for this Blake!
The thing is even if you decide Motorsport isn't for you... Mechanical engineering is very versatile and many of the things you might appreciate about formula 1 exist in other engineering disciplines! Good luck!
@@brrrake Thank you for the advice! The versatility of the degree is a major plus! I have a feeling that my path will stay within the sports industry since Iâve grown up competing and I love the strategic aspect of sports in general, but the best part about the journey is discovering passions you never knew you had! Appreciate your reply and I wish you continued success in your life journey!
Point 5 is massively under rated.
Hi Blake, amazing video ! probably the best on youtube about this subject but you did not leave anything about the visa program in the description !
Thanks man! Oh crap. I'll add it now
This video was so benefitial for me. Thanks for all the tips. Gonna try my best to get a job in F1, even though I'm from Aircraft engineering background.
Hey Andrew - there are LOADS of aerospace engineers in the Formula 1 industry. A good friend who was a stress engineer in aerospace is now a stress engineer at RBR - from Texas too!
@@brrrake that's so cool, dude â€ïžâđ„
Thank you so much Blake!
This is so helpful and inspirational for me. Since I was a kid I've always dreamed of working in the F1 industry. Now I am studying to become an engineer and I am also enrolled in the formula student program since last semester. I am in the summer break of my studies and learning how to code.
Going into my second semester in October and keeping my eye on my goal and you're helping me to push myself that tiny bit more. There's nothing else I can imagine doing myself in the future other than working for an F1 team. You're lighting my motivation up and I am thankful for that.
But 1 question.
Do you see yourself returning to F1 and if yes/no, why?
And would it be easier for you since you've already worked for them?
Sincerely
Patrick
Patrick this is awesome to hear! I can tell you're passionate about this. All the best!
Honestly I left because I wanted a new challenge. I'm not sure I'd go back. I think this channel can grow and I can offer enough value to make a living on my terms. Independence!
@@brrrake Thank you for the quick response!
Okay I understand. I think your channel will become successful in no time. Your content is really educational and I think many people appreciate that. I mostly avoid F1 content on CZcams because many of these other channels focus too much on drama and I hate that. I like your neutral and analytical stance. Keep it up! You'll do great. Me and many others will follow closely.
The future and creativity
Hi Blake
First of all congrats for such a well made and informative video I am a second year in âBs computing mathematicsâand just wanted to know whether there is a scope in the industry. Will definitely use the LinkedIn tip. Subscribed
I think yes. It just depends on if the jobs that would look for a mathematician are appealing to you.
Hello Blake, it was mega video. Just one request, can you make a video for professionals who want to switch their jobs to formula 1 engineer?
Very useful
Hi Blake, this has helped me so much thank you. I have dreamed of this since I was just 8 years old and you were an insperation to me and the educational part in your video was amazing for someone who is currently in sixth form unsure of what to do next. If you could talk to some of the women in this industry it would be amazing.
One question: if I were to apply and not get the job what would be my next step?
And I have one more question: Which F1 team is your favourite (apart from Red Bull)?
Thank you again,
Ariadna.
Came here for F1 content.
Got advice for life.
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I am a Dutch high school student and I need to pick a study now. I really want to work for f1 as an race engineer, itâs a great passion of me and I watch every race, every quali and every practice. I really want to travel with the team and I love the idea of a team trying to become better every day, win races and of course just the excitement I have when the race is going on. I am looking to study automotive engineering and join the formula student team (you just mentioned it in your video haha). I also want to do my internship by a raceteam to get more experience. Do you have any more tips or should I change something in my plans? Please let me know, thanks!
Thank you for the video. I am a high school senior in Japan, and considering to study abroad.
I have a few questions.
1. I am considering to take aerospace engineering, but is it possible to become a track side engineer with that degree?
2. I am in love with Ferrariâs formula 1 team and want to work there in the future, but should I go to the university in Italy rather than America?
Hey Blake, Weâre there other reasons other than the one u mentioned for leaving RB much appreciated,.. Big fan of your channel, im pulling for u, and Iâm sure youâll be providing great content for all F1 fans in the future
Life is too short to do the same thing forever. I wanted a change.
Please talk about everything a performance engineer does
Great video!! Can you make one on simulation engineering what softwares and can a game developer (with cs degree) get into F1 as a simulation engineer. Thanks
I got a LinkedIn ad just after you talked about LinkedIn.
Hi Blake, love the video, I was wondering what age is best to start working on this?
Design,Stress,Strategy sound interesting!!?? More info if possible
Great video, thank you! I am grew up in San Antonio and have been living in Dallas for five years now. I am currently pursuing dual Master's degrees in Data Science (Machine Learning) and Mechanical Engineering at SMU. My desire is very much in-line with your experience. I'd give anything to work with a team trackside and then HQ. I appreciate the info about Formula Student and the Visa.
YOOO!! I did not know you went to UTA! (However a guest speaker from my EE intro course did mention a former student working for Red bull F1) I'm in my first year going for my BSEE at UTA... going to attend Formula SAE meetings in my upcoming second semester. Any tips would be appreciated. Good luck to your future endeavors as well fellow maverick!
Get involved in FSAE. That's my advice! Don't just participate, get fully involved! đ€
Hey, I just wanted to work at te f1 it is a dream of mine, and I love the cars
Red Bull inbox spammed with resumes now thanks
could you make a video on how to get a job for a physiotherapist in F1
Hopefully getting into Brookes doing Meng Motorsport Eng starting at year 1 after results next week... Then the grind begins
Let's go!!
@@brrrake and tips on a few good bars that I'll end up rarely going to
I really missed out on my dream of working in F1 because I wasn't bored in the right country.
I remember planning on joining the Formula SAE team if I attended FAU to help my path to F1.
But too bad, got accepted but out of state tuition was too much.
Graduating civil engineering soon though. It is what it is... đ€·đŸââïž
If itâs meant to be it will happen. If itâs not itâs not. The world still goes on, you just need to work hard and not let time pass you by. Time is the one thing we can never get back.
Really good video blake. I've always been interested in the sport but these past couple of months i realised I would really appreciate working in f1. As a 3rd year Production and Industrial Engg student in india, is there still time to get in the sport ?
Thanks for this video Blake. Really fascinating insights. I have one question: Are F1 teams mainly hiring engineers who just finished their degree, or is it possible to join a team with a couple of years of industry experience under their belt?
Both are very normal for new recruits into the industry
A big thing for me (aside from my now wife not wanting to move to the uk) was that I couldn't figure out how to properly apply to oxford brook's msc program. This was over 10 years ago but there were a lot of questions I just couldn't answer because I didn't know what they were and couldn't find how to translate my american classes to their format. What the hell are A levels? Like I still don't know to this day.
Maybe a video on how to use Python to analyze Formula 1 data?
Hello!
I really thank you for making this video as it cleared most of my doubts regarding working in F1!
I still have a few questions regarding education.
So currently, I am in my 2nd-year Mechanical Engineering and I have a great passion for Cars and Formula 1 since I was 5.
My college provided me all the basics of real-life skills such as machine working (Lathe, welding, etc.), AutoCAD, etc. Adding to it, I am also willing to pursue a master's in automobile engineering soon.
For now, i am not involved in FOrmula Student as my college doesnt have a team.
What else I can do in extra curricular activities in order to increase my chances in getting into F1?
(Keep posting such videos, your content is AWESOME!)
What did kind of software did you guys use for FEA? Ansys, Abaqus, COMSOL, Nastran or something else?
What about CFD? Same software or different ones?
And what about shaft and axle design. Which methods? FKM, DIN743 or did you rely on principle stresses in FEA?
Helpful, make me realise I only like to watch motorsports and driving, but not help to run a team
It's good to know ahead of time
I just started working in F1 (coming from Germany) and can tell about the visa part that it is no problem if you are not eligible to work in the UK. In my case the Team helped me to get a skilled worker visa to work in the UK.
what team do you work for? And what is your role?
Hey, I'm currently taking a aerospace engeneering degree at unisversity and my dream is to become an engineer in F1. I just learned to program in C++. Do you think I should dug deeper into that language or explore python? Thank you, loved the video!
Hey mate, Iâm an Arlington native also, minutes away from UTA. Iâm studying mechanical engineering now at TCC looking to transfer to ASU to also do FSAE (and minor in Italian). I also plan on going to Oxford Brookes for my masters. I had some buddies that did FSAE/mechanical engineering at UTA a couple of years back, and they have good stories of their team.
My question is, in the grand scheme of engineering in F1 or anywhere near that level, is the school choice and FSAE team all that important for jobs? Or is just the experience at all useful for the career? Iâd love to get out of Texas, but saving money is saving money.
Huge thanks in advance if you see this.
I'd be curious to know what sort of Finance jobs are available in the industry aside from Accouting.
Respect
As a person who in college Iâm currently taking a level 3 diploma in motorsport and engineering. This course also takes us to track days and gets us into working in a workshop for a team. Iâm just wondering what should I do after this course?
How does ferrari get it so wrong? And would love to see some analysis on old races or even on the legends of f1 and not just the drivers, engineers, team managers, etc
Hey Blake
Great video, it was very informative.
I have a question pertaining to studying in the UK. Am I at a disadvantage by not studying in the UK or is it common for F1 applicants to get their final degrees from other countries as well?
I would not call it a disadvantage, I studied in Malta for the most part, but since most teams are based in the UK it can provide a bit of an aid. The F1 team I work for has many employees who have studied outside of the UK
The main limitation will just be the visa situation I discussed.
Thanks for the insights people,
Much appreciated :)