Trackside Engineering in Formula E
Learn the secrets behind the innovative racing series at the forefront of electric mobility
About this Course
Trackside Engineering in Formula E
Formula E was launched in 2014 with the task of accelerating the development of electric vehicles, all the while offering an exciting spectacle in a way that hadn’t yet been done. Owing to this, the series revolves around many unique aspects which make it all the more exciting. Being aware of how Formula E differs from other more traditional series will help provide the foundation in which to succeed in the competition.
This course provides insight into trackside engineering in Formula E, exploring the many unique aspects of the series and giving guidance on how to tackle several challenges brought about by the world’s first all-electric single-seater championship. In doing so, the course provides valuable insight into aspects of both Performance Engineering and Race Strategy, exploring the specific elements that are unique to Formula E.
What to expect from
Upon successful course completion, each student will receive an official Motorsport Engineer certificate. All students are free to interact with the instructor and benefit from industry networking opportunities, professional recommendations, and advice.
Duration & Difficulty
- 43 Lessons
- Intermediate Difficulty
- Approximate time required to complete course: 10 hours
- Formula E Overview
- Car and Rules
- Pre-event and Simulation
- Free Practice
- Qualify and Super Pole
- Race
- Post-event
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Become familiar with the Formula E championship and detail what’s involved.
- Demonstrate a sound awareness of the unique aspects of Trackside Engineering in Formula E.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the most important performance parameters in Formula E.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how Formula E sessions are conducted, and the key considerations across an entire event.
- You are a student or professional with interest in Formula E or Trackside Engineering
- You are a motorsport professional and want to learn about the specifics of Trackside Engineering methods and tasks in Formula E
- You want to start an engineering-related career in Formula E
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Your Course Instructor
Rui Alves
- Formula E Strategy Engineer
Rui worked as a Strategy Engineer at Audi Sport Formula E, helping the team devise plans to ensure success on track, and extract the most performance out of the cars.
With a Mechanical Engineering degree from Instituto Superior Técnico (Lisbon), Rui started his professional career in 2006 with ASM as a GT Race Engineer. Since then, Rui has acquired substantial experience as a Data/Performance Engineer in various categories of motorsport.
Rui has been involved in Formula E ever since its inception back in 2014. He would spend the inaugural season with Venturi Racing, before joining up with Audi Sport Abt for Season 2 onwards, operating under the title of Strategy Engineer.
Course curriculum
Rui tells us about his course
A conversation with Rui Alves
Message from the instructor
My professional background
Course overview
Concept
Layout and Tracks
Module Overview
Car
Rules
Module Summary
Power & Energy Laps
Energy Management
Lap Zero
Module Summary
Timing Feed
Driver Information
Lap Distribution & Planning
Module Summary
Super Pole
Module Summary
Total Laps Management
Energy Management
Attack Mode & Fanboost
Module Summary
Race Pace Analysis
Energy Management Analysis
Assignment Data
Assignment Submission
Lifetime access
€159.80
Access Duration: Lifetime ⓘ
Duration for which video lessons, downloadables, quizzes 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 your network.
Interact with instructor ⓘ
Network with motorsport engineering professionals and receive the advice you are looking for.
Assignment ⓘ
Impress your course leaders by excelling at the challenges they present to you.
Watch lessons in any order ⓘ
Start from the beginning or the end - you choose!
Assignment feedback ⓘ
Receive feedback from our course leaders so you can understand areas of improvement.
Videocall with instructor ⓘ
Network with motorsport engineering professionals and receive the advice you are looking for.
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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.
