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The dream engineering job does exist, and one lucky applicant will be the perfect fit. One of the UK’s leading component suppliers, Accu, has teamed up with the UK’s number one student motorsport team – Oxford Brookes Racing – to offer an amazing experience to help someone start their journey to becoming a professional racing car engineer. With […]

Motorsports are undoubtedly some of the most dangerous sports in the world. With vehicles that can go from 0 to 60 mph in 5 seconds or less, the odds for accidents are significantly high, especially in less than favorable conditions. That’s why safety cars are crucial in high-speed circuits. Also known as pacing cars, these vehicles set

Last week, we released part one of our new series ’10 Books Every Aspiring Motorsport Engineer Should Read’. This week, we bring you FIVE MORE pivotal books that every aspiring Motorsport Engineer should read. Missed the first part? Read it here! #6 Composite Materials: Fabrication Handbook 1, 2 and 3 Written By: John Wanberg Main

The diverse nature of Motorsport can often provide many unexpected opportunities for intelligent and hardworking individuals. And although many young graduates and aspiring Motorsport Engineers naturally aim for Formula One, the pinnacle of Motorsport, it is unwise to ignore the wide variety of other categories which welcome graduates to learn their craft. In this interview

At Motorsport Engineer, we believe that knowledge is power. By learning from the finest minds in Motorsport, you can acquire key knowledge and skills that will enable you to develop as an Engineer within the world of motorsport. Here are the first five books that EVERY aspiring Motorsport Engineer should read! #1 Race Car Vehicle

Written by Gary Rosewell “Failure is not an option” – one of my all-time favourite quotes, from former NASA Flight Director and Aerospace Engineer, Gene Kranz. Overseeing the Gemini and Apollo programs, including the first landing on the moon, he managed the team that literally wrote the book for the processes, procedures and contingencies that

For students striving to reach Formula One, the pinnacle of Motorsport, applying for placements and internships can often be a tiring and disheartening process. However, the feature of today’s interview, Alex Bisbal, is proof that determination, perseverance and courage can help you overcome your setbacks and fulfil your motorsport dreams. In this interview, Alex shares

Those aspiring to achieve careers in the top categories of Motorsport may be tempted to follow the conventional path into the industry, and although this path has its advantages, a new breed of Motorsport Engineer is emerging. Antonio Perez is one such example, with an unconventional path into the industry but with an unyielding passion

Formula E is the world’s first all-electric championship and since its inaugural season in 2014, the championship has provided drama and action both on-track and off-track. For those at the heart of the championship, Formula E presents a unique set of challenges with some of the finest minds in motorsport engineering joining forces to create

In recent years Motorsport has witnessed a wave of inspiring and exceptional female trailblazers who have paved the way for future generations of young women in STEM. Lincolnshire born Meghann Whattam is a shining example. From being a significant force within one of the UK’s most successful Formula Student Teams to achieving a highly competitive