Jobs in Formula 1
February 19th, 2006
June 2008 - An update to this post is available
From the forums:
Roy asks:
I tend to get a lot of emails from young people looking for answers to “I want to work in F1!!!!”. What jobs do you think will be in demand in F1 (and motorsport in general) in the next decade?
(yes I know “lawyer” )
Welt replied:
My whole career I get asked this question, almost every event I have every been working at, but lucky for people still out there looking, most people don’t seem to take my advice to heart.
I have found, that people go to a motorsports event, they take a tour of the paddock, or they start watching F1 on TV, or get into it in fantasy leagues or at the pub, and all of a sudden out of nothingness, it jumps up and bites them, that they think they want to be a part of the show, most people that have any good sense come to understand quite quickly that they don’t have the ability or the background to become the next Michael Schumacher or Fernando Alonso, so they jump on the thought of becoming a crew member or someone else along the line. As someone who has been around the sport my entire professional life, I more than most understand and fully appreciate that thought, but people too often think that because it’s just behind the scenes, that one can have the dream today, and live it tomorrow afternoon, when that could not be farther from the truth.If anyone reading this is serious about getting into F1 or any top series as crew or anything more, please know that it’s a very serious commitment, and in many job descriptions, it takes just as much dedication, training and ability to get to that level as an engineer or technical staff member, as it does as a driver. And also, that while it can be one of the most rewarding jobs and lifestyles around, the farther you go up the ladder, the more you must learn to live the job, and work to stay at the top of your own game, it’s not a career path that you can work 9 - 5 and come home and do your own thing, many team employees will work 60 - even 90 hours per week most of the year around, some will exceed even that, and most of the time outside of that that your not sleeping, your thinking about what you can do and what the people around you can do to improve the performance of what your working on. It’s a life, not a job.
As far as what jobs are most in demand, that is a little bit of a tough question to answer. In F1 this is most true, but it is also true in most major motorsports formulas, that it isn’t necessarily the type of job, but the kind of person, and in many cases that person’s experience and along with thier attitude. Whether your looking to be the guy that sweeps up the shop, or the woman that designs the next winning Formula One car, you need to strive to be the best at what your doing, push yourself to do more than you think you can, and learn to enjoy that aspect of your job. I would also urge youngsters and older folks alike who are looking to move into the industry, that before you do anything, find an area that you love, not just one you can deal with, but you really do have to have that passion, because believe me, it will show through in your work, and it’s going to be a critical thing for you to be able to handle those 90 hour weeks when the pressure comes. If your the least bit unhappy with your job or situation, it won’t take long in that kind of atmosphere for it to start showing and in F1 or any top level motorsport, you won’t get too many chances to prove you can handle it.
I bring these points up, because they really are needed to succeed, and they are needed to seperate yourself from the crowd, teams like Mclaren, Ferrari, and most major teams in major series across the world, they are swarmed with thousands upon thousands of requests to work for the team each year, several hundred of them from people with fantastic backgrounds, and several hundred more from people willing to pay thier own way and work for free, just to have the experience of it all. So prepare yourself to go out and be the best.
I also hear from people that want to work in F1, or Champ Car, or WRC, or wherever, and most of them have the mindset, that they have to be there and that is all they will settle for and they all think they should start at thier favorite team and live happily ever after. If any of you have that mindset, you honestly have already failed. It’s great to have a dream to work for Mclaren or Audi Le Mans, or what have you, but it’s critical to be as unbiased as you can be, you really need to have the mind set to work for the team you hate the most and if need be in a series you have never followed. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t desire to still work for your favorite team, or that you should be content to work at your least favorite team forever, but you need to be able to. Motorsports is a series of hidden doors, and saying no to one team or one opportunity doesn’t necessarily mean you just closed that one door, you may have close 20 doors, because one thing I have learned, is that you never know what one thing may lead to, and being a positive people pleasing person can take you a long way, even a long way farther than a guy with the same skills as you who isn’t so pleasant.
If your young, still in school or old but looking for something new and willing to put the time in, honestly, the ticket to follow is in the area of elite electronics, aerodynamics, mechanical and electrical engineering, computer software specialists, fluid dynamicists, computational studies, automotive design, aerospace engineering, and really any elite studies that can be directed at the improvement of speed and reliablity of an automobile. That isn’t to say that there is not always a huge need for great mechanics, assemblers, machinists, welders, autoclave specialists and many other jobs along those lines, but the higher technology positions take a lot more to get to that level just from the education needed, they prove to a team that you can go some distance on your own already, and that tends to thin down the hurd of people that your dealing with to get a job, it also opens up a lot more positions for you down the racing ladder in order to get some experience in some series somewhere before you make the try for F1 or something really major, so there are just more chances for you, and many of those fields are not nearly as black and white yet, meaning there is huge possibility for people to come in and find a theory on something and be the next great specialist in that field, and that alone can give a great mind a instant ticket to any racing series they wish to work in.
Sorry to take the long way around the question Roy, but I hope some of you who read this can if nothing else better prepare yourself to approach a career in motorsports, and not only that but help to help yourself make the best decision for you futures. Thanks. Cheers.
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156 Comments Add your own
1. Bealzbob | February 20th, 2006 at 8:24 am
Floor sweepers eh ? So you’re saying I have a chance. Hmm.
2. Gabriel Campillo | March 4th, 2006 at 6:59 pm
How about media, marketing, pr and biz strategy? I completlly understand about passion. Brands are my passion, thus Formula 1 is the gratest brand ever. What I mean is that there are a lot of way of making out a god buck besides tickets and merchandise.
I mention this because I create and possition bradns out of passion by thinking “What business are you in?”. I recently sold my company to make a career move and one I’ve been considering heavily is Motor sports, specially Formula 1.
How anout identifying your real business and brand it, better, sell it all over the world. So I ask you: Is your business passion, driving a car as fast as you can in any terrain, technology, wining, cars, v8 engines? From there whats your biz strategy and how are you going to leverage every minuti of an ever growing media and tech market in Latin America. Did you know that F1 ist the most viewed sport after Soccer among Mexicans. I’t even challenging the NFL’s rattings.
How can I help F1 to increase revenues in media, internet, merchandising, event assistance, distibution?
As you can see, my passion are brands, strategy and marketing. Is ther a place for me at F1.
3. Koushik VS | March 28th, 2006 at 3:21 pm
Brilliant post Welt.
How about getting to drive a safety car?
That’s one helluva job, isnt it 
4. macca | April 6th, 2006 at 12:32 pm
My friend and i are both hgv class 1 drivers, with a wide range of driving experience on different types of vehicles and trailers. What would be the best course of action for us both to take to try and get into the sport as hgv drivers??????
5. chris archer | May 14th, 2006 at 5:18 pm
Im a fully qualified light vechile technician and due taking my m.o.t course shortly. I love cars especially f1 cars. I would give up my £10 an hour job to sweep the garage floor and work my way up as a f1 technician. Do you know any web sites or any companies i can contact to get the great oppertunity?
6. amit jonty bajaj | May 23rd, 2006 at 6:04 am
hi guys this is my first time on this web page.
i understand it is full on but how about chef positions junior or senior , I am willing to do it all.
jonty
7. Aniket Kalanoria | June 13th, 2006 at 1:45 pm
I want to be a f1 racer this is my dream.
8. kanav rampal | June 23rd, 2006 at 2:07 pm
i have completed my mechanical engineering in june 2006 from india, now i am to australia for post-graduation.
i really want to be part of formula 1 team, i am ready to work for 15 hours per day, infact i have been doing work for 12-13 hours per day during my training period of six months.i am passionate about cars.
guide me what should i do to be a part of formula 1 team, qualification wise,personalite wise, etc
help me out i really want to be there
NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE IN THIS WORLD
9. SNEHAL J | July 16th, 2006 at 7:43 am
hello i m a student of mechanical n hav a hardcore passion for F1 n i read ur suggestion but i m ready to all of these. So pls guide me bout this.I m an indian but planning to pursue higher studies from germany.It will be great if u reply.
10. chetan y | July 18th, 2006 at 1:51 pm
hi i am f.y.b.com student & i am 18 years old. I think its really hard to do that but nothing is impposible. i am ready to survive for f1. i saw many races of f1 . i want to enter in this without fear of accidents or any serious problem & i think i cando this without any mistake
11. Andre Lee | July 31st, 2006 at 9:06 pm
I would like any job in formula 1, cause i`ve been a fan for years. I am 20 years old and im all the way from South Africa. The opportunity of working in Formula 1 would be a gift from the Lord!
12. Zahid | August 3rd, 2006 at 11:10 am
Hi,
I am an I.T Technician, I look after allot of I.T based systems, from Desktop PC’s to Server and network configuratoin. I have been Watching F1 for a very long time now. I have also entered and won many races locally in carting and other racing events. As a youngster I would have loved to get into F1-Racing. Now, I understand that being a racing driver for me is possibly to late, but I would love to work in an F1 environment, maybe in the I.T side, as computer play a large role in F1. I am pretty used to working long hours, even 24 hours in a row. So long hours for me would be nothing new. It would be great to get my foot into F1, even if its not as a driver. As I believe I have the passion and skills to achieve and go beyond the standard that would be required.
13. Akshay | August 7th, 2006 at 6:34 pm
Hello
This is Akshay.
I am a 15 year old student doing my first year of junior college from K.J. Somaiya college of science and commerce in mumbai(India). I very sincerely follow F1 and have been passionate about cars ever since my childhood days.
Even today i read lotsa books and magazines and ya, watch Formula One On T.V. I hve been wanting to tlk to sumone about gettin into this sport. i know it is’nt easy and results won’t be quick. all i want to know is what should i be doing in the future(as in qualifications).
Are there any special qualifications required for gettin into formula one( except a masters in mechanical or automotive engineering.)
also what would be the best place to gain a qualification from. As in the best institute. i have heard there are a lot of good institutions in germany. but wat r their names. secondly how good is MIT (in USA) for automobile engg. does it matter where one gets a degree from as long as it is from a decent institute??????
Are hybrids the future of formula one. if so, are there any special courses in hybrid engines or something like that. i know i m still youg, but i m very enthusiastic about my work.
Hoping some one would reply soon
thnx
14. natasha | August 9th, 2006 at 8:56 am
hi, i have been a fan of formula one from the age 8 and i would like to know of all the possible careers in formula one associated with females. thanks
15. Elisa | August 14th, 2006 at 5:47 pm
Ciao,
sono elisa e mi piacerebbe avere informazioni sui canali di inserimento e ruoli “per ragazze” in Formula1. Sono una ragazza laureata in COmunicazione.
Grazie mille!!
Ciaooooooooooo
16. Suzi Baker | August 20th, 2006 at 12:29 pm
Hi, i am just wondering how the Formula 1 babes get the wonderful jobs they have? Who is in charge of their employment and how would i get in touch?
17. Roy Madden | August 20th, 2006 at 1:43 pm
Ehm I am, please send full resume to … (ok ok I had to say it). Let’s ask on the forum and see if anyone knows.
18. ROGER | September 6th, 2006 at 3:08 pm
i am doin software enggineering n i will complete it in 2 years time , do i stand a chance to work with a formula 1 team?
19. mandy | September 6th, 2006 at 6:42 pm
i have two passions in life formula 1 and my current job dental nusing, i wondrerd if i could combine the two. Are there any job opportunities out there for me?
20. Philiy | September 20th, 2006 at 11:05 pm
Hi, i will like to do Louise Goodman’ s Job. How do i go about applying to be her understudy?
21. Armir | September 21st, 2006 at 12:48 am
Im Armir,and I want too asked for any job in formula1 team..!!
Im sou crazy to work anything in formula1 team,because I watch foemula1 15 years in Tv and really,please if you have something(some job) I will work whith my all heart and loyality!!!
Please,please,please…..,any job in F1,I will working,and I want to say that I am a very good driver!!!
22. tam | October 8th, 2006 at 12:16 am
hey,what about a personal assistant to one of the drivers.how do i get into that?
23. Nebojsa | October 17th, 2006 at 10:03 am
Hey guys! I`m a huge fan of f1 and I study medicine…. Do I have a chance to be a part of formula 1? Thet need doctors, do they? Serios… Please reply (by e-mail or on this site).
24. annatha krishnan | October 29th, 2006 at 11:12 am
i am a student studing diploma ,i am a great fan of formula racing ,i want to join the f1 ,i am a good car driver , i have reached a max speed of 110kmph in my dads car ,but i dont have enough money to join f1 ,if any one sponsors me to join f1 ,i really do ,i have a great talent to drive any car from any country at max speed, to contact me send me a mail to -ananth.kishan@gmail.com (or) vishnu1kumar@yahoo.co.in
25. anthony casson | October 30th, 2006 at 7:55 am
Please people. I read over all of these responses and cannot help but feel somewhat angry. I understand that many of you guys would really love to be in Formula 1; you might even have a very strong dream, but look at what you are writing. Do not joke about this topic, because for many of us, myself included, F1 is serious when it comes to getting a career. Do some independent research even. I do have some racing connection, so if you would like to send a message, I will love to help. My username on Linksheaven is Simple. I really wish to help those of you searching for direction.
Simple
26. Michael | October 30th, 2006 at 3:56 pm
Hello to who corresponds: I hereby want to put to me in contact with some person who can have knowledge some of people in charge to give quality use and stable in the equipment of F1.Le comment which I am mechanic, recido in Spain, but I want to above change to a step in this case the F1. From already thanks
27. Bhargav Radhakrishna | November 4th, 2006 at 12:30 pm
OK……Ill start with the basics …My name is Bhargav,and , like the (surprisingly large!) majority of repliers ,am an Indian. I am currently pursuing my Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical from a non descript College in Southern India,but hope to do my Master’s at a reputed University. Now this is precisely the topic i’d wanted to post a query upon: What sorts of Degrees would an F1 Team want its employees to hold,and which Universities could be considered as being nearest to Motorsport -In the sense that campus recruitments from these Univs would include a Company or Organization involved in F1-worldwide??
Or at least, if the question be worthy enough to be considered (and not seem like a joke! ) , what route must i ,a Mech. Engg. grad in ‘08, take in order to end up somewhere even vaguely close to the world of F1 ???!!
Plese help,Simple!!….Id be greatly obliged if you could ,sir!!!
I
28. Bhargav Radhakrishna | November 4th, 2006 at 12:37 pm
And sorry for posting gibberish in the Comments section,but i am rather desperate ‘to find a direction to my life’,as it were,and couldn’t help buzzing in ! Sorry again mates!
I’ll try and undo my mistake with a genuine comment : Superb Post ,Welt ! Und auf Deutsch , ausgezeichnet !
29. anthony casson | November 4th, 2006 at 9:02 pm
Bhargav~
Hey. I am extremely glad that you posted such an honest comment. Doing that already puts you ahead everyone else in the comment list! Anyway, I must say that you are ahead of me right now by being in college, but over the years I have done so much independent research that it blows away my math and physics teachers. I am in high school, 19 yr old, but don’t get annoyed that the information posted is by someone who is younger than you. I am dedicated to F1.
First, you are in a very good position by getting an ME degree. There are of course many different routes, but ME is perhaps my favorite as it supplies the student with a strong base in almost every area used in motorsport. Graduate school is strongly recommended by some of my contacts, even a PhD for some areas of F1. Education is not the only thing to have, you must understand. Experience, experience, experience! Do whatever possible to work in racing. Start networking with people in different areas of motorsport around the world and see what you can find. These are only basic things, I can get much more detailed if you would like.
As for some schools with connection to F1, something like 30% of engineers come from the Imperial College in London. They have there own amazing facilities. I had a chance to visit the campus this summer, and talked with admissions. It’s very difficult of course, but well worth the work.
Remember one thing though, be prepared to commit to F1 if that is where you really want to go. Don’t work 110%, work 120. Go the extra distance. Most of all, be open minded. Not everything goes to plan, so take different opportunities; the most unsuspecting ones just might lead you to where you want to be.
Send me a message on the forum if you want anything else
Simple
30. Jane. F | November 5th, 2006 at 2:36 pm
Hey, i really love this sport. But i am a colloge student majoring on international bussiness. So i think i have little chance.
Like the word nothing is imposible in this world. Hope everyone here get your own posotions.
31. Phil Long | November 7th, 2006 at 11:07 pm
I have 15 years experience in continental class one LGV driving, how would i apply for a job driving a lorry for one of the F1 teams.
32. Dan van Staden | November 10th, 2006 at 5:30 pm
Hi. I want to know what is my changes in F1. I am bussy to do my degree in megatronics engineering thru an South African universaty and stay in the UK. Megatronics is mechanical, electrical, elecktronica engineering in one. I am also by trade a boilermaker and welder and also an electrician. I really enjoy my studies because electronics and mechanical is my passion in live. Why do i look into F1 is, because i love the sport and want to do what i know is my passion. Thanks
33. coachcyrus | November 11th, 2006 at 8:23 pm
lets send our CVs to the top teams and let them hire us. i feel most people just want to be in the team, however would you wanna be in a mid or low rated team?? ask yourself that
34. anthony | November 12th, 2006 at 10:14 pm
man, that is so easy. in formula 1, it wouldnt matter if you worked at the very bottom or the top. I think it better to go from the bottom, and bring the team to the top.
35. Darbs | November 12th, 2006 at 10:59 pm
listen to yourselves everyone, if one of you were to get a job in F1, i would be very supprised. there are so many people in the world and not so many F1 temas…
36. anthony | November 13th, 2006 at 4:16 am
Oh Darbs! Have some fun with it ya old man. Why dont you listen to YOURself. Take all of the guys working in F1 now, make them younger, then tell the same thing to them. Now, how much of an ass would you feel seeing them actually do it. You gotta have hope!
wow.
simple;)
37. Zubair | January 9th, 2007 at 11:55 am
Hi i’m zubair i’m really very crazy about Formula one i love to see Formula one. i like to work with Formula one team please help me to get Formula one job. i hope that i whould get the answer soon.
38. lucas ackerman | January 20th, 2007 at 10:40 pm
hello my name is luke ackerman.And im wishing to have a career in formula one racing it been my dream for years following i think im up for it , i know it’s hard work to get in but i do anything anything.So if you could give me a chance i will try my abilities to have my dream career.
PS. i hope you can help me it would be alot of help.
39. Gaurav Aher | February 1st, 2007 at 2:59 am
Hello All,
My self Gaurav Aher from Pune (INDIA).I have done 35 to 40 sketches of bikes and cars latest (of my own), & other inovative things related to them like concept universal joint,brake failure indicator,Slippery clutch etc.And i also do car and aeroplane modelling from 2 to 6 inch with card board.I am eagar to work for formula one on circuits, for any of the suitable positions .I am 24.
I feel from with in that i can be of some tiny help for you ,but that would be major, as i like inventing and disovering new things and like to learn too.
Waiting for your reply soon ,
Thanks,
Gaurav.
40. obinna | February 5th, 2007 at 9:13 am
hi all
i have so much love for the f1 and wish to get down with any service given to me to render. i’m 18 from nigerian and very good in driving, got great skills on one on one race. hope to hear from u cause i’m eager to work. that i guess will be a dream come true
41. mikacasson | February 10th, 2007 at 4:00 am
Ok, so, I love hearing about all these things, but I have to say that even though this may at one point be a good way to get your name out there, no one will find a job in F1 by saying how much they love it. Drivers out there, keep doing what you’re doing and compete. Work your way there. It’s a one in a million chance you will make it, but the opportunity is still there to be had. Second, to all of those like me that want to be in F1 out of the cockpit, PLEASE!!! Just keep studying, or join racing teams, or whatever you think will boost your chances of getting into F1.
This is not a section for “HI, I am blah blah blah, I love F1, and here is what I want to do!” This isn’t an application.
Pleas do, however, continue posting your feelings, or if you TRULY feel this is a good way to get into F1, then well….keep doing it. It’s a bit of a contradiction on my side, but I don’t want to smash the dreams of others, because I have the same ones and it would be life threatening if someone smashed mine.
Anthony “mika” Casson
42. Charlotte | February 12th, 2007 at 6:27 pm
Hi. I dont know if you can help me, my boyfriend is a car technician and he absolutley adores working with cars. He was talking about maybe getting into formula one wanting to fix the cars but he has no idea how to do that. Please could you let me know if there is anyway he could get into that and if so, how would he go about it?
Thank you
43. Charlotte | February 12th, 2007 at 6:32 pm
ok, i just read the angry message above mine. I doubt ill get an answer here. Was only trying. Thanks anyway
44. casson | February 13th, 2007 at 3:48 pm
Sorry Charlotte, I didn’t really want to upset anyone. I have helped a few people, and what they claim to have been doing has helped a lot. If you want any advice, my name on the forum is mikacasson. I have been around the world quite a bit just to ask F1 heads and management what should be steps to F1. I would be thrilled to give any information if I am able, but of course it is up to you. I shouldn’t be shattering dreams, but I just want to snap people into reality (though stuff can happen in the oddest ways sometimes).
45. Hassan Shuman | February 15th, 2007 at 6:38 pm
hi, im a big fan of F1 and micheal schumacher. Im in college now and would like to seek advice which course to take when i get to university in order to be an F1 driver like micheal. kindly looking foward for your reply. Thanks.
46. Kreutz | February 16th, 2007 at 2:41 pm
??????!!!!!
Are you mocking everybody in here????!
47. casson | February 16th, 2007 at 4:39 pm
Was that a comment for me, or Shuman?? I would think you were talking to Shuman, and if you were, I didn’t want to say anything.
48. Robert | March 6th, 2007 at 3:22 am
I am running a website related to F1, hoping that one day i will get somewhere close to it.
Every person dreams to get a job in F1. Keep on dreaming.
You want a job? Search for each teams website, write them email, mails, call them, do something, not just get on a blog and post you need a job, cause sure they will not come and ask you: “please, we are begging you. would you like to work for us?”
Every one of you who posted here, what did you do to get a job? Have you even tried? Grow up and stop crying around that you want that and that like a little baby.
Regards, Robert.
http://www.f1racing.ws
http://www.f1racing.us
49. Abir Panchanan | April 13th, 2007 at 1:20 am
I want leads to get into the formula one production team. The technical people who produce f1 races live and then its sold over to the broadcasters. I have a media background specializing in Camera and have covered sports( football, cricket) but would love a shot at F1. If anyone of you know or have any contact with anyone from F1, pls give me a shout at abir_panchanan80@lycos.com
cheers!!
50. ylli | April 14th, 2007 at 8:35 pm
i like realy this sport , and i would like to be a driver for mclaren mercedes . i work hard te get this job and its my pasion and every day i drive my car very fast a carfully so i like formula 1
51. Mario | April 16th, 2007 at 11:41 pm
Hi gyus.
My name is Mario and i am 18 years old. I am studying electrical and electronics engineerng at a very good institute in my country which is Cyprus.
As most of you… or let me say all of you i have a great passion about F1.
I have been watching f1 since i was 8 yeras old. I know what is F1. what is the meaning of this sport. i understand the challenge of the racing, how hard it is to work with a team but how easy it comes to the outside world.
I believe that the two basic things in this motor sport is: 1) Passion and 2) Endurance. Of course degrees play a vital role to enter a team but not for your carrer. If we go back in history you will notice that most of the engineers in f1 didn’t have a degree,They only had EXPERIENCE, PASSION and they were OPEN MINDED.
I know that it is a very difficult sport. It doesn’t mean that if you love it you will become an expert in engineerng or aerodynamics. This has nothing to do with this business. Passion encourage you to enter the sport. If you realy love what you are doing you will notice it after a long time. When your job will become your life.
Entering the sport means that you will work more than 12 hours per day, you will knock many doors but many of them will be closed. Don’t get disapponted but continure, passion will encourage you.
Comming back to my problem. As i have mentioned i am studying electrical and electronics engineerng and i am taking my bachelor in 2 years.Then i will continue for further studies in communication systems engineering or control systems engineering.
Is there any post for me in f1?
What are my opportunities in F1?
Is it too hard to enter the sport?
I am a mature person, a very good student (best of my class), i am willing to dedicate my life to formula 1.
IF SOMEONE CAN HELP ME PLEASE REPLY.
Many thanks,
Marios
52. julio | April 18th, 2007 at 2:28 pm
Casson I am wondering what kind of advice you can give. I feel that you are trying to lead people to believe that somehow you are an authority on the subject in your answers which are given in a slightly authorative and patronising way. So just wondering where you have acquired all this knowledge from. Is it from actual experience in the industry or is it because you are a fan of F1 and have spoken to a few people who work somewhere in the industry?? if it is the latter then I would not expect you to have much rights to be telling people off and offering your “authoritative” advice. Just give people your opinions mate.
53. harmail | April 19th, 2007 at 12:03 pm
i am from india i want to be a f1 driver please tell me from where
i can get training in india
54. anshul mehta | April 22nd, 2007 at 5:57 pm
hi,i m frm india and to be f1 driver. can u plz tell me a training camp of thisi n india.
55. Cosmin | May 16th, 2007 at 9:18 pm
I am a young boy romanian. My dream is a job in F1. What I can giv for the moment is ambition, disponibility of 16-18-20 hours every day. I am hardworking, I can speak spanish, english and my language, romanian. I have Driving license the “B” category.
I have a big disponibility for learn any new thing. And I know that a job in Formula 1 is not easy, and there is very much work.
I would like to work like pilot. I would not dessapoint the persons who could trust in me. Maby, if like pilot is impossible, I could work like driver on safety car, or something like that. But I am interested of any other job. Thank you.
56. rahul | May 19th, 2007 at 10:10 pm
i am from india i want to be a f1crew member please tell me from where i can get training in india
57. mike | May 20th, 2007 at 5:25 pm
hey guys,
my name is michael and i am from germany. i am a huge fan of f1. i am still attending high school and i wonder if f1 provides any programs for students my age (16, close 17). besides f1 i love computer programing, such as software. so if there’s anything f1 provides for students, such as certain classes i have to take in college to kinda like raise into f1, please let me know. thx.
58. ABHISHEK SHARMA | May 20th, 2007 at 5:30 pm
I WANT TO BE A FORMULA 1 DRIVER
PLEASE TELL ME FROM WHERE I CAN START
PLEASE TELL ME THE CENTERS NAME IN INDIA
59. Jessica Brown | May 24th, 2007 at 3:16 am
To Whom It May Concern,
i am a student at the Florida Institute of Technology in the United States, Florida. I am majoring in buisness and professional communications. All of my life I have been attracted to challenges and time-consuming activities. My love and life is in reporting, journalism, and advertising. I am seeking a ‘job’ that the majority of people would look at as being over time-consuming, but I look at as being my life. My interest for formula one continues to grow as the seasons past and I want nothing more then to share the thrills and high tech mechanics with others worldwide through reporting, journalism, or advertising. I know you must get alot of emails like mine, but it would be an ungained point against your team not to look further into my personality and work ethic, for I would be an undeniable assest to your field of work.
Thank You
Jessica Brown
Melbourne, Florida
United States
60. mika | May 24th, 2007 at 6:16 am
Why do people not understand that THIS IS NOT AN APPLICATION???? No one is talking to a particular person.
Jessica Brown, just keep going and working hard! You will get to wherever you want if you work hard enough. Formula 1 is best sought after in Europe, but of course not limited to that. USA is definitely, obviously, not the source of fanship for the sport. Contact major companies for jobs, not a blog.
61. andrew forbes | June 2nd, 2007 at 11:29 pm
hello
i,m a lgv driver in the uk, i was wondering how hard it was to become part of a team and drive the trucks around the world, how can i apply?
62. gireesh.g | June 5th, 2007 at 7:41 am
I wanna be in f1 as an engineer
63. rohit | June 12th, 2007 at 8:01 pm
hi there
this is rohit…..i guess we have been havin a lot of msgs from india for direction in to the fast lane……well since we dont have any sort of guidance here in india could any international student plz put up their hand and give a helping hand to us students from india….its heart breaking to see anyones dreams being shattered. yes i do agree tht people ought to be realistic….but there isnt any harm in giving us some kinda support….
i myself am a mechanical engineering student who aims for being a designer in mclaren…for this very purpose i keep myself busy in f1 websites and had made a project on wind tunnels, aerodynamics and the materials used in the formula one cars….i am also building myself a go kart so tht i can start from scratch for basic knowledge regarding engines and stuff….though my grades may not show my passion i do have a good enough practical knowledge of the field….i would like anyone who has an idea about how to get into formula one to help me out….i know i have to start from the basic level like i gotta get into lower teams and probably into f3 or some other series….but i wanna know which line should i pursue after my degree in ME and also where should i do my post grad from is it advisable to do it from germany or the us or the uk…also which university support provide jobs intoe motorsport racing…..i am planning to go for Aerodynamics since i have an inclination towards designing….please if someone knows the answers to my questions i would be more than grateful to recieve ur help….
Thank you
ROHIT
64. carlos | June 25th, 2007 at 2:01 pm
I want get to the babes around the paddock..screw these jobs where one works 18 hours days..get with the babes
65. harry | June 27th, 2007 at 7:16 pm
im 13..wat do i need to work hard in at school to get into gd set so i can get good levels if i want to work in design in f1? im very passionate about f1 even though im only 13..seems stupid that im already thinking bout it but im very passionate about f1 and would love to work in it one day. please reply to my email if you want to reply..harry.stewardson43@hotmail.co.uk
thanks and cheers
66. boojhawon /boopen | June 28th, 2007 at 9:49 am
dear sir ,i’m writing this letter to tell you that i’m 17yrs old and know very well how to drive car since i were 12yrs old .thats why i will like to get the opportunity to show you my talent.thanks please contact me urgent
67. Jochen | July 4th, 2007 at 12:33 am
dear all,
i am 27 years old and had the chance to work in formula one over a period of 3 seasons. i worked in the marketing and organisation field for one of the big teams. believe me: the first race is special, the first season also, but in the next seasons it´s getting more and more a normal job with a daily business, with only one bad thing: no leisure time and work every day as hard as you can. 14 hours are usual and 18 hours not bad. And believe me it´s not the time which makes you feeling bad - it´s the pressure from your chief and collegues. And sorry, to all young people outside: think to your girlfried, family and friends - if you have them, don´t care about them - you will loose them. It´s often hard to understand that -
After my 3 years work experience in f1, for me it seems to be better getting in formula one not directly. Careers not made in formula one. Only a few people have such careers in f1. for example: I knew a catering girl who is know getting part of the press and communication team of mclaren racing after her university degree.
But some of you should have the dream. but only if you said no to all things in life - like healthness, sleep, friends, good working atmoshere.
And for all others: believe me you won´t see any of the formula unas of red bull or the grid girls at night on your room.
Because you have still to work…
68. bry | July 5th, 2007 at 7:50 am
hi i am 14 i love f1 & engering but i dont know who to ask for some advice any ideas write back please thanks- bryonytowers@hotmail.co.uk
69. Nads | July 5th, 2007 at 9:57 pm
Hi all, im nly 15 but ive been following F1 for years now. Ive just been on the internet for like 3 hours looking for potential careers and i have to say….its not looking good. I enjoy science but, coming from a family of engineers (mechanical and civil) it seems that i dont have the same amount of talent. Anywhoo, iv got to start applying for uni (in Sout Africa) next year, and ive got no idea how to incoporate my love of art , business and science into such an industry. If any of you have ideas for me, let me know
Cheersx
70. Jenny | July 26th, 2007 at 4:43 pm
Can I say that I was very impressed with Welt’s explanation of Formula One work/career environment - I’ve played with the idea of moving from my aeropspace project management role to something similar in Formula One but after reading Welt’s comments, I realise that it’s the glamour and the excitement that attracts me and when I really think about it, I’d like a job I can balance with my life, not one that becomes it.
So thank you Welt - you’ve helped me decide not to try that direction, which sounds negative but it most definitely is not.
Take care of yourself.
71. Terence McEvoy | August 6th, 2007 at 1:31 pm
Hey, Im Terence,I know ill be a formula 1 racer one day, I have been racing for about 6 years now from everywhere around South Africa and now all over England, Im just about to turn 19 and have just finished school so i have plenty of free time to work in the industry and dont mind moving around with it, I love working with cars, LIke most boys do but for me its more than a passion or a hobby its what i live for. I just know in my heart i have something special and if you had to see me race youd see it too. All im asking for is a chance an interview,a race?!? any push in the right direction. PLease tell me you could help. Please contact me on 07783067424 or email me at tgriffm@hotmail.com Thank you for taking the time out to read this
72. Hortiz | August 7th, 2007 at 1:29 am
LOL thanx for telling each one of us what it would be like to be a part of the crew and not answering the mans question at all lol, i have met no one who can answer the question about being apart of the f1 crew i have been a technician at bmw for 6 years and want a change and i know im good with my hands and 90 hours aweek isent shit to me so if anyone with a real answer out there just let me know
73. Hannah Clarke | August 27th, 2007 at 8:26 pm
hi,
i am 15 years old and am really intrested in Fomrula1. I would love to work in the sport as i think it would be rewarding and intresting. I understand that it is not easy and that alot is expected of you as a person and as part of a team. I would love to become part of a winning team and help to get to the sucess at the end. I think that the way things are thought through and planned are superb especially in the races and i would love to work doing something like this in the furture. I believe that there are alot of mechiancs involved but i also believe there are jobs in formula 1 that consist of thinking things through and the way the car will handle and how the fuel will weight down the car.
Please may you email me with some of the job titles and ideas at what i need to do to stand a chance of furfulling my dream.
thank you
hannah
74. dave | September 5th, 2007 at 10:30 pm
What A Levels do you need ?
75. Chris | September 9th, 2007 at 3:48 pm
Many of the UK based teams offer year in industry placements for university students. The placement that I did, as far as I know everybody who did it ended up going on to get a job in F1. You will need good A-Levels, a good CV and a good attitude as competition is quite fierce but its a good way to get an F1 team on your CV.
Doing a research project as a phd student for a team is another way to get involved. Also get involved in Formula Student at uni, that is great experience and looks very attractive on your CV!
76. keshav | September 11th, 2007 at 5:21 pm
thirst & passion to be a part of f1 team.
77. alfredo | September 17th, 2007 at 10:09 am
I would like to a chef for one of the f1 team, how can I do that?
78. Andrew Taylor | September 23rd, 2007 at 1:58 pm
I looked round the site but found it did not really answer the questions I was looking for. I am a class 1 HGV driver and have worked in this field for over 20 years in the UK and Europe. I am looking to find a job as an HGV driver connected to an F1 team but, I am finding it extremley difficult to find information about such jobs.Please help, meanwhile the search continues.
79. dave | September 25th, 2007 at 8:40 pm
what qualifications do i need to aim for
80. Laura | September 26th, 2007 at 1:37 am
I am an exercise student, and I am curious about working with an F1 team as a personal trainer. Any ideas on how to do that? Or does one just need to have ‘good connections’?
Laura
81. Laura | September 26th, 2007 at 1:38 am
That should have read exercise science student above.
82. jonathan | September 28th, 2007 at 6:25 am
Hiii my name is jonathan L. i am 17 years and i am from Texas y been wishing to be in the formula 1.I dont mind in which team y work or were they put me on. Since little y been wishing to be working with cars rigth now i am taking classes of auto mechanics after y finish high school i am lookin for to continue my career as auto techinician but i want to Know were y can get a application to see what you required to be in the formula 1 i dont mind if i pass my entire life trying to be at least as a helper i am ready to take that chance and if god gives me life and gives me that privilage to be in the formula 1 i know that y can do my best for that team as long as god gives me life and intelligence to make that engine work or drive that race car.
83. Grant chapman | October 8th, 2007 at 10:36 pm
Hi to whom this may concern,
I am 16 years of age and have a real interest into motorcars and mechanics. I have enjoyed and understood engins since i was young and am always trying to thing of how we can make them better. I am currently doing an advanced technican course with fiat and alfa romeo. I really enjoy it, but i have alway wanted to be the best in my carrer and i really push myself to live up to that. Not trying to be big heded or selfish, but i want to be beter than the rest. I want to be the backbone and the head-man of a team and to make it enjoyable because life is to be enjoyed. I know that my interest and skill with machanics with mst probraly not be spoted and i will live a normall life but i am looking for much more and i want to push myself further than the limits and with such a job i will take every chance and oppertunity to fulfill your expectations. Thank you very much 4 taking the time to read this and i may or may not here from anyone part of formula 1 but thank you anyway. Take care.
Yours sincerly
Grant Chapman
84. Sunny Johnston | October 9th, 2007 at 5:50 pm
Hi,
Obviously I have a great interest in F1 but unlike most of you I’m studying law rather than aspects of mechanical engineering. I was wondering if any of you had any knowledge as to the legal and administrative side of formula 1. I’ve been looking at the team websites but none of them show anything in careers apart from engineering (obviously I guess). I realise I’m not going to be where the action is(!) but I would really love any information or experiences in the area.
Best wishes
85. Sunny Johnston | October 9th, 2007 at 5:57 pm
Ooh! I also meant to add in addition to admin, if anyone knows anything about the media side to f1.
Thanks again!
86. TUFReality | October 12th, 2007 at 9:23 pm
Wow, it amazes me how unrealistic most people are on this board. I am too seeking employment in Motorsports, and evetually I want to achieve my goal to have a role in Formula 1. And the way to do it is to research the internet from top to bottom for open opportunites other than F1 that will get your foot in the door of a racing institution, from there it is necessary to work your butt of to maybe getting a chance. This sport in the pinnacle for any role in motorsports, not just drivers.
So my suggestion here is to stop posting “job applications” but help one another in the areas that they are interested in working in, do research, network in races or stop by raceshops. Most pelople do not start careers off in F1, people have to start from the bottom, and the bottom means outside F1. My two cents.
87. Andrew Thomas West | October 13th, 2007 at 10:46 am
I am interested in driving for the formula one circuit, I am a HGV1 driver and a fully qualified chef.
Can you advise me how I apply for a position within Formula One.
Regards
Andrew West
88. Venkatesh Sarda | October 14th, 2007 at 8:52 pm
allrite..lets get something concrete done.
I am frm india and i aspire to work as an engineer in Formula 1.
i read all the comments and many were frm people in india who also share the same interest as mine. i suggest a common community being created in a popular social networking site like orkut where people like us sharing a common interest can work upon. If we can get some useful info frm experienced people who r already in f1 as engineers..it wud be gr8. Also if any1 here has come accross a community with such a motive please write a comment here giving a link.
Cheers!
89. Jonathan Kendall | October 20th, 2007 at 5:55 pm
Excellent career advice, makes sense for many professions. My only question is about being a ‘people pleasing person’. In my experience trying to please others can get me pushed around into the positions I don’t like. Is there no case for pleasing yourself?
90. Richie | October 21st, 2007 at 6:31 pm
You haven’t got a chance of being a driver! Any of you!
There were better driver’s than Lewis Hamilton but his girlfriend is the daughter of the head of Mclaren. That’s how he got on.
Get realistic people. You can drive your dad’s car fast! Well done.
It’s a bit different on the track at them speeds with them G-forces.
The people who make it driving in F1 have been doing it since they were 8 and have been spotted as having outstanding talent.
You have no chance, Grow up!
Look for a job thats realistic.
91. i hate richie | October 23rd, 2007 at 5:47 pm
u r wrong m8 lewis hamilton is the best thing that has happend to formula 1 he worked his way through life to get where he is…u no nothing m8….u grow up and get ur facts right!
92. Neal | October 25th, 2007 at 3:11 pm
Thanks for the info, Im doing presentation as part of employabilty training in my physics degree and I am doing it on careers in motor sport.
93. ade shanu | October 28th, 2007 at 4:03 pm
thanks for the forum report wilt
94. CLIFFORD BRIAN WOOD | October 29th, 2007 at 2:49 pm
hi,
just a lil about me.A sportsman by heart soul and body….love any kind of sports.very daring……have touch speeds till 180km/hr…
want to persue a career in formula car racing…..i am 33 but age really doesnt stop me from going out and getting what i aim at.
very recently i realised the potential i have within me for this sport……just love formula 1 and have to hit that track….one day soon.!!!chao!!
95. Nikhil Ghoshal | October 29th, 2007 at 7:04 pm
Hi,
F1 has been a sport that I have always looked up at, In todays high paced world F1 is a sport that is has Global recognition and Fame. Being a part of this organization is a dream come true, But totally
depends on the skillsets to get the right slot within.
I work as an Assistant Manager in Marketing with a Fortune 10 major and would be completing a stable
five year term with the organization in a months time.
I love my ,job and plan to extend my loyalty to the organization but on F1 today reaching the Indian
Shores soon, I wish to know more on how F1 will be marketed in the country with prime time Indian
audience presence and get this sport in league with games like cricket and football.
F1 has totally changed the mentality of the audiences of different countries like Bahrain and China. With India on the todo list looks towards this global recognition and I want know how I could shake hands when that chequered flag is waved down the track.
Nikhil
96. Panduru Marius | November 1st, 2007 at 12:29 pm
Y m Marius from rumania and y wana to enter in f 1 Ferary tem y m mecanichs bat y never do mecanichs on f1 car bat y lorn kuikly y wana lorn pls give me 1 chance y weyt wour e mail at marius_pi2006@yahoo.com y weyt wour e mail
97. Mark Heenan | November 3rd, 2007 at 2:34 pm
Look for something that’s not obvious, such as someone to promote them in markets where the language isn’t widely spoken outside, or there’s all sorts of niche engineering disciplines where there are relatively fewer qualified people, because they’re not as “glamourous” as others, like materials engineering or cutting-edge green technologies.
At the same time, have a serious Plan B because I dreamt of working in F1, didn’t make it and found myself stuck in a hole…
98. dill bill | November 29th, 2007 at 2:14 am
I just want to say thanks for you . and I want some informations how to join in f1 teem like a driver .
thanks
99. Vijay.D.J | November 30th, 2007 at 10:23 am
I want some informations how to join in f1 team as a test driver .
100. Anthony | December 10th, 2007 at 12:41 am
It seems that early on in this posting series that my “authority” was questioned. I HAVE NO AUTHORITY HERE WHATSOEVER. My posts were under “Casson”. I am not looking to be someone of “power” who knows how to get to F1, that is completely false and would be entirely selfish and egotistical of me. However, I do know where I AM GOING. People ask “how to get into F1″ and I must laugh a bit, but in reality, I ask the same damn question. No one, even the guys who are there, know exactly how to get into F1.
Years upon years have I been trying to find an all-important answer, but I have yet to find a single one. The same answers come out of everyone. I have even traveled to London, from Washington, USA to talk to Adrian Newey. I have met telecommunications people for Toyota, talked to Vitantonio Liuzzi on a flight from France, chatted with Mario Andretti in California, and discussed business and engineering tactics with Ron Dennis. THERE IS NO CLEAR CUT WAY TO GET INTO THIS SPORT! I have worked my ASS off to make my own way there. That has included giving up my social life in order to research, interview people, and gain own race engineering experience. To me it has been very hard, but amazing. The sad thing is though, I don’t think anything I do will be enough. Some people are made for this sport and some are not. LUCK is needed!
To everyone wishing to get into F1, I HOPE WE ALL CAN WORK HARDEST, AND SOMEDAY, JUST SOMEDAY MAY BE ABLE TO WORK OR COMPETE TOGETHER. Good luck everyone.
(statement made by the NON-authority, and just some college student who has a good understanding of the sport)
Anthony Casson
101. Joseph | December 31st, 2007 at 1:33 am
I jus simple liked F1. But now i jus think, dream and love this sport. I wish aleast one day to work with a F1 team. Not as driver or mechanic. But as one lover of F!
102. sean | January 2nd, 2008 at 8:45 pm
You stupid people, you completely ignored what this guy said. Stop asking this guy more and more questions, he already gave you the answer. Everyone keeps asking all these questions under the impression that the more questions you ask, the easier its going to be to get where you want. Anyone who posted after post #1 with a question of how to get into F1 is an idiot. The answer is there, read it. Find what you like, work hard to get there. Simple as that. Idiots.
103. victorino de joya | January 5th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
hi too all sir/ma’am,im a mechanics,auto mechanics.my dream is working to f1 as a mechanics.an for more learn to the advance mechanical job.n also the hitech iquifment.before im handle the conputer alignment in toyota phillippines,an now im working in bahrain as a company mechanis. pls,can i help me to my dream,to working in f1. Tanks u for your atension.
104. Eshan | February 3rd, 2008 at 10:42 am
i like this f1 racing and i wanted to become a part of it, actualy i love driving and also love racing,i m 16 years old and studing in school, but i always think for my dream job that is to drive in formula one. iknow that there are many racing sports but i like this formula one most and i always watch this.
so i don’t know how to become a racer in F1, but i m trying to find it, i hope this age is perfect for this all, i don’t know how to become a racer.
so i just want to know abt how one can become a racer i know that this is not easy because it is like a dream, i m trying to achieve my dreamjob so i need ur help, pls reply me soon and pls tell me the whole procedure.
105. William H | February 4th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
I have been a boy racer racing karts, but foolishly stopped to finish my studies. I won a number of tornaments and am looking to get back into the field of formula 1. I am already highly skilled, and can attain very high speed on all surfaces with maximum control. Any sponsors want to give me a test to prove my skills can get me on wllm_hollinger@yahoo.co.uk
106. naeem | February 18th, 2008 at 10:16 am
please help me get into f1 i am crazy about cars and speed, im obsessed but have no idea how to get into the field… Help please
107. dr intesar | February 20th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
Hi folks.!
not too different from u guys being a formula 1 fan, apart from being a doctor, would love to know if anyone could throw some light on medical career oppurtunities in F1. maybe a FIA Doctor during racing weekends?
108. joe moore | February 22nd, 2008 at 3:07 pm
i am a F1 engineer for mclaren in your face dreamers!!!! you’ll never get to where i am xx
109. adi mehboob | March 9th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
i love driving on different cars and love to race so i want to begin my career from f1 racing thankyou
110. V E Raschella | March 11th, 2008 at 7:19 am
I quit on my dreams along time ago. Now, I’m older and more deterimined. I’m going to surprise a lot of people and change the face of motor racing for years to come. Don’t believe me? Then try me.
111. Anthony | March 11th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Unfortunately for Joe Moore is the fact that many of us actual motorsports engineers are able to realize that you do not work for McLaren based on your lack of professionalism. It seems as though you must be trying to put down other peoples’ dreams for the one fact that you are going in some direction you are unhappy with. I am not here to judge however; engineers do not have time to judge. Joe, if you truly do work at such a high level, then you understand what it takes to get there. You will have understood the hardships and the sacrifices made to get where you are. If you do, then understand that your “words of advice” should evolve in some way as to not ravage the dreams of many hopeful people. Hopefully you will not find offense from what I say to you.
For those truly seeking advice, I do have some contacts from different racing series’ across the world. I am based in the United States, but I do know some people in the European racing scene. I will have everyone know, however, that I predominantly know engineers, not businessmen. If you are looking for actual advice or tips, please contact me. Much of my hard work and effort has paid off so I do believe everyone can do the same; I see nothing special in myself other than the fact that I am able to work hard and efficiently, but everyone can learn those skills.
acasson8@yahoo.com (terminable account)
112. pascal | March 17th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
dont be so pessimistic .. mr welt..
anything is possible full stop.
113. Joseph | April 29th, 2008 at 7:55 am
Dear Sir/Madam
I’m very pleased after a glimpse of your webpage,because this dream i’ve persuading for years… I’ll be much happier if i could know a little more infomartion about what kind of course are you offering and the procedures of joining the team. I hope that you’ll take it under consideration,because it means a world of me.Just give me a shot and i’ll prove a lot of myself to you… I’ll also enclosed particular detail of myself , in case you need…
FULL NAME : JOSEPH A/L GANGADARAN
MAILING ADDRESS : mcklein_ferrari@yahoo.com
DAYTIME TELEPHONE NUMBERS: +60169717526
EVENING TELEPHONE NUMBERS: +6078828759
114. Amit | May 13th, 2008 at 6:13 am
Hi,
I am b.tech graduate from computer science in 2007 from india.I want to become a formula one driver.please guide me.
115. B. karthicK | May 17th, 2008 at 7:00 am
I FINISHED DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGG
116. dhananjay bande | May 18th, 2008 at 7:52 am
hey hi i m dhananjay. i m recently studing, doing B.A 3rd year.
i m very much crazy about f1 racing. so plz guide me how to get into it.
117. anthony | May 20th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Lol, if you get a degree in engineering, it might be better to try to get into racing as an ENGINEER, not a driver. But hey, there are plenty of driver/engineers out there, but not at the level of F1 really. Nico Rosberg could have been a great engineer though based on reading. There was Bruce McLaren, and others, but today, it is not as frequent unfortunately. If I can be proven wrong though, I welcome all corrections. I would like to know too lol.
118. Arvind Jadhav | May 21st, 2008 at 1:49 pm
hi……i recently completed my engineering in computer science engineering and very much intrested and determined to do a job of an engineer in f1…..am planning to do my masters now….so what field and course should i take up and from which university is best in USA for getting into f1 or any any any automobile international company…..and is the combination of bachelors in computers and masters in automobile engg a worth….plz suggest me
119. Stephanie | May 25th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
Whilst at school I told all my teachers that one day I would work in F1 (probably on the media side of things.) I then went off and became a Dental Hygienist and Nutritional Therapist. My biggest regret will always be listening to my head and not my heart. I would also do ANYTHING it took to get into motorsport in some way. From polishing the helmet of a Force India test driver to making tea for Mr Ecclestone ha ha! Does anyone know whether any of the drivers have gum disease or a food allergy?? This may be my only way in!
120. Anthony | May 27th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Haahahahah, well Stephanie has one of the best comments here in a long time! Thank you. It’s rather refreshing. I don’t have F1 contacts, but I do know two engineers in the American Le Mans series and Euro Le Mans, both work in P1. Not too sure about the allergies though hahaha.
121. Tony | May 28th, 2008 at 2:19 am
I have an UK HGV licence and was wondering if there was a way into driving a truck for an F1 team. Thanks Tony..
122. Avek | June 3rd, 2008 at 6:02 pm
Well i am a last year Hotel Management student from Mumbai, India and its my dream to get into F1. Speed, Cars, Bikes is my passion. But i have no idea how to get into it and how to start. Plz guide me to turn my dream into reality. No matter what it takes, even after considering the long working hours and risk i just want to get into it. Reply.
123. Sarah | June 14th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
Hello,
For the moment i’m studying Criminologie. I realy want to know if there is maybe a future for a criminologist in F1. I assume that all the teams make use of the services of security companies. So if any one know more about security in F1 and maybe which companies operate in F1 please let me know.
email: sarah.v2008@yahoo.com
124. Karl | June 18th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
I have read the report above and i am interested in working i f1. I am realy hard working and a quick learner who also works long houres at the moment.I have level 3 diploma in machanics.
Thank you
125. Kris Crane | July 1st, 2008 at 1:55 pm
I have 8yrs truck driving experience and am about to leave the Armed Forces. I’m wondering if you have any advice or contacts that may help me gain further knowledge in driving for the F1 companies/Teams.
126. amy | July 9th, 2008 at 9:32 pm
Hiya, I found your answer very interesting and I am full of passion to be in F1 whatever it takes and whatever the pay. I was looking to be more on the strategy and or marketing side and I was wondering if you could point me in the direction to go. I am still in school and wondering what would be the best thing for me to choose to get involved in motorsport at the highest level.
127. Ryan Miller | July 9th, 2008 at 10:10 pm
Hi Welt,
First off, I would like to thank you for providing many of us who are interested in F1 such a well written and informative article. This type of information helps people realize that a getting job in F1 isn’t a easy, but also that it is not impossible to achieve. I am 18 years old, and will be attending the University of Notre Dame this fall with a prospective major in Aerospace Engineering. I have a passion for physics and aerodynamics and I would like to know if there are any type of extracurricular activities or internships that would provide a hint at the type of work and Aerodynamics major would perform in F1. Also, any other information you could provide me on how I should approach my education to facilitate my journey towards a career in F1 would be much appreciated. Once again thanks for the article and for your time.
Sincerely,
Ryan
Go Irish!
128. Anthony Casson | July 17th, 2008 at 1:26 am
Ryan,
It is exciting to see something so very well written on here. Obviously we share multiple passions, one being F1 overall, and two being aerodynamics. It may not be worth much to you, but I have talked to different people in motorsport, including the likes of Adrian Newey and Pat Symmonds. They of course gave some great advice, very much related to school. Hopefully you will check this forum and post back whether or not you would like some information. I’m 21 and go to Oregon State University, and am in mechanical engineering. I do also work on our Formula SAE racing team, and run a karting team during the summer.
Once again, post back and I can put up my e-mail address. No worries if no interest though.
Cheers,
Anthony
Go Beav’s!
129. Ryan Miller | July 21st, 2008 at 6:16 am
Anthony
Thanks for responding to my post. My email is rpmirish@gmail.com. Feel free to email me anytime; I tend to check it daily. I really would be interested in any tips you have from experience through college as well as your experiences on the SAE racing team. Sorry for the late response, I’ve been busy the past couple of days.
Thanks again,
Ryan
130. Ryan Miller | July 21st, 2008 at 6:16 am
Anthony
Thanks for responding to my post. My email is rpmirish@gmail.com. Feel free to email me anytime; I tend to check it daily. I really would be interested in any tips you have from experience through college as well as your experiences on the SAE racing team. Sorry for the late response, I’ve been busy the past couple of days.
Thanks again,
Ryan
131. Ryan Miller | July 21st, 2008 at 6:20 am
Anthony,
Thanks for responding to my post, and for the compliment. I would be very interested to hear any tips you could offer me regarding your experiences throughout school, as well as on the formula SAE team. My email is rpmirish@gmail.com. Thanks again for taking the time to read and respond to my post.
Sincerely
Ryan
Go Irish!
132. Ryan Miller | July 21st, 2008 at 7:24 am
Oh and sorry about the double post, my internet kicked out for a second.
133. Ricci Marchetti | July 22nd, 2008 at 9:21 pm
Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone could help me out. I have an interview for a junior position on 1 of the F1 teams coming up later in the year. Can anyone give me tips on how to properly prepare for it? Any areas i should specifically be looking at? the position is as a junior dynamacist. It’s a pretty important interview and I want to make sure i’ve covered everything before I get in there.
cheers,
Ric.
134. Ted | July 23rd, 2008 at 4:45 pm
After collage i am going two tack a gap year and i wonderd if there were any jobs i could do just for one year and not much experions .
135. jim 1986 | July 24th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
hi i would suck dick to work in f1 do you think that would help
136. Jay | July 25th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Hi folks!
You know, I’m getting tired of this. I begun asking this question (”How do I get to work in F1?”) some time ago and all the answers revolve around “well…it’s not easy…you gotta start at the bottom, work your way up, be carfeul…closing one door means you’ll close 20 more at the same time, find a local team, practice with that…find a lower formula…bla-bla-bla”. Nothing conclusive. And then more “…be prepared for 1000hours/week…not a 9-to-5 job…you gotta have a passion for it…etc…etc”. Ok, Stop. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
#1. I would not have asked the question in the first place if I would not have a passion for it. Duh????
#2. You gotta go through the lower formulae because…THEY make it that way!!! Come on! At the end of the day it’s about a bunch of teams using the latest hi-tech on cars! It’s not like university, where you need to go to high-school so that you can reach it! If Ron Dennis wanted to higher you, he would have! Simple as that. So - you gotta be lucky! Extremely lucky!!!
You gotta:
a) be born in a country where motorsport is big; preferably UK, France, Germany, USA, Italy,
b) blend with the “right” crowd (through karting, etc, or be lucky enough that your father is/was already in motorsport) starting at an early age, otherwise no one will look at you
c) be around the paddock all the time, during your young years so people get to know you
d) before you know it, you’ll be working in a F1 team
You need all of the above to at least have a theoretical shot. Or you gotta be born in Finland, in which case, a drive will await you in F1 automatically provided you do 1-2 world karting championships in your young years. All F1 commentators love to talk endlessly about the prowess of finnish drivers (like they’re something of super-men) and they make a great PR addition. Especially when interviewing: (”Yes, the team did a kood chobb”).
But the real question is: how do I get a job in F1, when you’re from Eastern Europe, you didn’t had a chance to be around motorsport, ’cause motorsport does not exist (even as a word) in your country, nobody knows you, and you’re only advantage is that you happen to be extremly good at high-tech electronics? Oh…one last thing. If the teams work 60-90h/week then a lot can be said about their management and they way they take care of their human resources.
137. Animesh sahai | August 3rd, 2008 at 5:20 pm
hi anthony casson,.i have chosen ME in 2008,I will be graduate in 2012.It needless to say I also want to some where associated with f1.please tell me which type of research i should do in college during this 4 years.please tell also which college i should try for mstersin uk or us to achieve my goal.i know its not easy but its not impossible.
138. rodger | August 4th, 2008 at 11:09 am
Hi there
I am a 27 year old South African with a passion for Formula 1 and the teamwork that goes with it.I’m currently working in my sixth year for a airline named Comair who operates a franchise British Airways and a low cost airline named kulula.com who operates domestic flights within South Africa as well as regional flights between Johannesburg and Harare,Mauritius and Victoria Falls.I hold the position of a trim clerk and my job entitles me being in contact with the flightdeck of 23 Boeing 737-200/300 and 400 aircrafts, with a average of 25 flights a day.My job depends a lot on teamwork and attention to detail therefor I would like the opprtunity to get a position within the Formula 1 as it has similar (maybe even more) responsibilities and teamwork where I’ve perfected my ability to strenghten that part of my life.
I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate the association on a race after race consistent operation excellence.
Hope to get some feedback soon.
Rodger.
139. Chris Adams | August 20th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Hi there,
I stumbled across this link by accident, but have read responses with a fair bit of interest.
I can understand where everyone is coming from as I have had my ‘passion’ for F1 for as long as I remember. I am not at present in the F1 scene, however steps I am taking are obtaining an Engineering Degree (of which I have just successfully completed) and I am continuing on to postgraduate study in Racing Engine Design.
I see where the likes of Carson are coming from, this is not an application form, this is a blog! I serverely doubt the likes of Ron Dennis or Frank Williams will be reading this post (If they are, I eat my words - Hey Ron and Frank!), therefore what I would suggest is writing to the teams themselfs - if you will do anything, tell them you will do anything, send in a good CV, flood all the teams, especially the lower teams, offer your services for free - you never know what doors a little sacrifice will open.
Further still, gain experience doing voulentry work at local circuits, for lower teams in feeder series. I read a comment from someone called Jay, Ron Dennis will not employ you because he ‘wants’ to, Ron Dennis will employ you if you are the BEST and if your experience you have gained can PROVE that you are the best! Im afraid that is WHY you need to gain your experience in the feeder series or lower F1 teams - there will be the odd exception, there always is, however that odd exception will not help the hundreds of thousands of people wanting a break into F1.
Education will play a big part, as will experience (well I hope anyhow!) therefore I have just written to EVERY F1 team, feeder series teams, Le Mans teams even Touring Car teams in the hope of obtaining a Masters Dissertation project from them offering my services for NOTHING! Hopefully the degree on my CV will make them at least read my CV, and the offering my services at no cost will make them at least think about what service I could provide them with. I hope in vain that this will open a door for me into the World of F1 andI will report back if I have any success.
Chris Adams
BEng Motorsport Engineering
Oxford Brookes University
140. Engineer | September 4th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
I just had an interview with one of the top F1 team…(GB) You may or may not be aware F1 is going Hybrid Drive. All I can says the engine developer are really looking for very experienced people (which I had+publications+patents). Education level is secondary though it may help (which I had and very impressive).
I can say I’m one of the top 2 people in my current company but I did not make it.
All I can say is it all went well but there were some candidates that were more suitable. (You need to be the best of the best among the best out of the very best) Then again I had a friend who got in. (sort of migrated from another top F1 team but little experience)
You never know. Wish every one good luck and keep trying.
141. alpesh | September 9th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
hi. i am a very big fan of formula1 and been watching for years. i have always been in to cars from a young age.
i am a fully qualified mechanic going on m.o.t licence soon. i would like to work in the formula 1 pit crew could you advice me in wat i should do to make this.
142. mina | September 11th, 2008 at 9:34 am
hello!
my friend would like to work as a fireman for formula 1. I know it’s a silly question,but can he apply for that,and where?
pleaseeeeeeee answer,I don’t know who else to ask:(
Thanks!
143. Jennifer Lawrence | September 15th, 2008 at 8:32 am
I’ve got the passion. I know I can do this. It’s all about loving the sport. Really loving it….not the fame or fortune…just a real desire. I see the cars and am mesmorized by the delicate beauty and force of the machines. They are trully magic and desire in motion. I’m good with people and willing to live, breath, sleep the sport. It’s seeing the cars hit the chicane, balancing in beauty, and cresting the hill at spa. I would be the best asset to the sport. If you have passion and pure desire you will succed. And I will. I can do anything I put my mind to Contact me. We need a voice for all of the Americans that love the sport and have no voice. Call me Bernie!
144. pharmy | September 21st, 2008 at 9:43 am
hi there…
wondering if there is any job for a culinary student like me in the f1 team…..if there is…can i know how to apply for that post…famie_gb@hotmail.com
145. Ruthie | September 21st, 2008 at 11:19 pm
wow! so here i am in my little dorm room wondering if there’s any information out there about careers and formula 1. Never imagined half the world was wondering the same thing!
I’ve always wanted to be a driver and win one (or many) for the girls! But of course, you need some training (which requires money) for that. Then I wanted to be a mechanic, but I’m actually a Communications Major with a minor in Film and Leadership… so that rules that idea out. So I was thinking, I really want to work in Public Relations or Advertising for Formula One.
I’m sure there’s probably not a chance in the world anyone here could point me in the right direction, considering how many job inquiries there are and the lack of real responses, but one can hope, right? If anyone knows how I can get in touch with someone for a career in P.R. and Advertising, please let me know, I would greatly appriciate it! Thanks in advanced!
146. ruth | September 30th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
i am looking to get into formula one on the marketing/events isde of things. i would really appreciate any advice links/agencies to contact?
Thanks
147. Lou | September 30th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
I am looking to get into the Recruitment/ marketing side of things with Formula one also.
Any help would be greatly appreciated and if anyone has any links at all or contacts that would be great .. !
Thank you ..
148. Lou | September 30th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
I am looking to get into the Recruitment/ marketing side of things with Formula one.
Any help would be greatly appreciated and if anyone has any links at all or contacts that would be great .. !
Thank you ..
149. Lou | September 30th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
I am looking to get into the Recruitment/ marketing side of things with Formula one.
Any help would be greatly appreciated and if anyone has any links at all to pass on.
Thank you ..!
150. jake | November 2nd, 2008 at 9:39 am
First of all people who want to be F1 drivers, forget about it….. drivers today are raised at an age soo young by the time they are 18-21 they are already hitting f3000 and f1 teams… so forget about that for a second becuase in order for you to have the desire to be an f1 driver you would of had to make that decision at the age of 4-5 years old.
151. Ed Heritage | November 3rd, 2008 at 9:12 pm
I was wondering what job i f1 requiers the least qualifacations and experions as i would like to work i f1 for a seson or two after college.
152. Ed Heritage | November 3rd, 2008 at 9:14 pm
sory those i`s were ment to be in`s
153. Ann | November 13th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
I would like to work in F1 but I don’t what I should study to have any opportunity to get there.
In next year I have an exam and I have to make a decision what I will study.
154. Ann | November 13th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
Maybe you have any idea ??
Please help me …
155. russano reese | November 19th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Iam currently a very succeful business man in th fiance arena, and I close to 40 years old in age and would like to consider a job in the motor sports arena– perferably formula 1– who would i contact and how woul i get started-?
thanks
156. steven burr | November 24th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
Hello.
My name is steven and im 27.
I currently drive a class 1 lorry and being a big F1 fan, i would love to drive a lorry for one off the teams. Could you please help me in who to contact for applying.
Thanks steven.
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