Introductory Course
Learn more about the basics of the motorsports industry
About this Course
Introductory Course (FREE)
This course includes
Hello and welcome to this introductory free course! The motorsports industry is one of the most exciting industries out there. Companies operating in this field, also known as teams, face a wide range of engineering, operational and commercial challenges to succeed at creating the fastest racing car for the category in which they compete.
What to expect from
Enrol today to learn about some insightful aspects of Formula 1 and the motorsports industry!
Duration & Difficulty
- 12 Lessons
- Beginner Difficulty
- Approximately 1.5 hours to complete
This introductory course will provide you with a taste of:
- What the motorsports industry is like
- The main championships and their characteristics
- The skills needed to work in this challenging industry
- Common paths to starting a successful career in Formula 1
- You are a student or a professional with an interest in the Motorsport industry
- You want to start a career in Motorsport Engineering
- You are a motorsport professional and want to learn about the specifics of the general aspects of the industry
Course reviews
See how our students rate this course
Engage with our community!
Are you looking for like-minded people that share the same passion? As a student enrolled to our courses you will have access to our exclusive Community Forums.
Your Course Instructor
Gerard Torres
- Motorsport Engineer Founder
Gerard is the founder of The Motorsports Engineers Network and an Engineer with extensive experience working at the pinnacle of the motorsports industry.
After graduating on Mechanical Engineering from the UPC University in Barcelona, he enrolled in the MSc in Motorsports Engineering at the Oxford Brookes University in the United Kingdom.
He was part of a group of 8 lucky young engineers that were part of the first Graduate Scheme at Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team in 2010. After winning multiple Drivers' and Constructors' F1 Championships with the German Team, he left at the end of 2017 to pursue an MBA and start his own Technical Consulting company.
In 2020, he decided to start The Motorsport Engineers Network - an online, private network of engineers specialised in the niche of Motorsports that provides on and offline education for young, aspiring F1 engineers, engineering services, and careers mentoring to active motorsports engineers.
Course curriculum
About my personal journey
Key skills you should start learning TODAY
Diving deeper into a Key Skill needed in F1
Life in a Formula 1 Team
Work dynamics and Compensation in F1
What is ME & our MOTORSPORTS ACADEMY
Why you should choose our Motorsports Academy
Help us understand your goals by filling out this survey
Flexible Course Fees
Choose the plan that's right for you
Basic
Free Course
Access Duration: 2 months ⓘ
Duration for which video lessons, downloadables, quizes and assignments will be made available from the time of enrolment.
Mode of Delivery: Online ⓘ
Lessons are managed by experienced course leaders leveraging online means.
E-mail support ⓘ
We provide support throughout the duration of the course.
Certification ⓘ
A certificate will be awarded upon course completion so you can share your achievement with yout network
Do not miss out on any news!
Add your email to the mailing list to get the latest updates.
FAQ
Every course page has a section called “This course is for you if…”, detailing who the course is designed for. If you are unsure about a specific course, please get in touch with us at info@motorsportengineer.net and we will be happy to provide further guidance.
Every course page has a section describing the syllabus. Furthermore, the detailed curriculum is also publicly available. Courses last between 8 to 20 hours, including guided lectures and individual work. Also, our courses are totally flexible and you can progress at your own pace.
Our courses can be accessed, depending on the price plan acquired, going from 2 months to lifetime access . This guarantees flexibility to the needs of every student.
If you are a group of students interested in one or more courses please contact us at info@motorsportengineer.net.
Networking is key for finding your way into any industry, and motorsport is not different. For this reason, we think that having the possibility to interact directly with instructors is vital. We have created a number of tools that will allow you to speak directly with our instructors during of the course through the platform.
Keep in mind that interesting questions will make you stand out!
Job hunting can be a stressful process filled with uncertainty. We offer a CV review process that is based on years of experience working in Formula 1 and other motorsport categories and recruiting the best talent for some of the greatest brands in the industry.
This is a private service offered on a case-by-case basis. If you are interested in this, please send us an email to info@motorsportengineer.net mentioning our CV review service and we will get back to you with all the information.
This is one of the most common questions we receive at our inbox.
There is not an answer that fits every single case, but here are some tips you can follow to achieve your goal.
1. Complete the Introductory Course available for free in our platform. It will give you a general idea of the motorsport industry.
2. Read our blog article 5 things every aspiring Formula 1 engineer should know.
3. Browse our Motorsport Academy for a course that catches your attention on the topic that you want to specialise in.
4. Feel free to contact us at info@motorsportengineer.net should you require further assistance.
