Motorsport engineers tend to design, build and test racing cars and bikes. As a motor sport engineer some of the responsibilities will include setting up vehicles to suit the track and weather conditions, monitor engine speed and other data during races, test working models on the track, fine tune the vehicle and send technical instructions to the driver or rider and much more. 

The main routes to get into this role are :

• A university course- there are many different degrees you could undertake in many different areas. 

• An apprenticeship- there are many relevant degree apprenticeships that can support you in becoming a motorsport engineer. 

You will usually need 2-3 A levels considered for this degree. You could undertake a degree in various fields to support a career in motorsport engineer. These could include:

• Motorsport technology 

• Mechanical engineering

• Automotive engineering 

• Electric vehicle technology

It will be useful to look for courses that have an option of work placements or internships in industry opportunities with manufacturers and suppliers, as this will help you gain more skills and direct experience in a competitive industry. As well as this, it is also important to note that some universities offer schemes like Formula Student and Greenpower which is very useful as it allows you to get an insight into motorsport engineering and allows you to start building contacts and a network in this field. 

Personal Statement Help 

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There is a possibility that you can train to be a motorsport engineer by gaining an intermediate engineering technician apprentice and there are options to then progress through to a degree apprenticeship, you can also start a degree apprenticeship after gaining a level/btecs. Relevant motorsport engineering degree apprenticeships may include:

• electro-mechanical engineer degree apprenticeship

• manufacturing engineer degree apprenticeship

This is dependent on the company and area, you will also usually need to go through an interview process when applying for a degree apprenticeship in mechanical engineering. 

Apprenticeship Finders

https://careerfinder.ucas.com/searchjobs/

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

Interview Help 

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