Vehicle Performance Industrial Placements in Brackley

Join the Vehicle Performance Department as we take on the challenge of Formula One’s exciting new era of sustainable technical regulations. By spending your year in industry with us, you will:

• Apply your learning in one of the most technically demanding global sports.
• Take on responsibility as you are supported and trained throughout your year.
• Join us for a year-long placement from the end of June 2027 to the end of July 2028.
• Work in a fast-paced environment at our state-of-the-art factory in Brackley.
• Be an integral part of a cohort of students working across all functions of our team.

The Performance Department focuses on developing and applying world class simulation & modelling capabilities with the aim of maximising the performance/competitiveness of our Formula One car. You’ll collaborate with a diverse group of talented engineers, contributing to real performance projects, from advancing cutting-edge simulation tools to supporting race weekends in our driver-in-the-loop simulator.

We have several placements in this department:

• Vehicle Dynamics
• Vehicle Thermal Performance
• Tyre Group
• Simulator
• Simulation and Modelling
• Performance Simulation

The learning and experience in these roles will lay an excellent foundation for a wide range of potential career paths in Formula One. Previous IPs in the Performance Department have since progressed into race engineers, machine learning engineers and performance simulation engineers within the team.

Motorsport is not your typical 9-5 office job, as we support races all over the world in different time zones. In these roles you may have the opportunity to participate in race support from our Factory in Brackley.

Successful candidates will:

• Have a strong background in an engineering discipline with excellent skills in Mathematics and Physics.
• Have at least one year remaining on your current course or be enrolled on your next course from the point at which you start your placement with us.
• Take full ownership of their work, driving projects forward with initiative and independence.
• Be adaptable, have a proactive mindset, a collaborative approach and thrive in a team environment.
• Show determination and resilience when facing challenges.
• Have keen attention to detail.
• Possess an analytical and inquisitive approach.
• Relish challenges and enjoy pushing for continuous improvement.

At the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, every win starts with the energy to exceed our exceptional standards. It’s the belief and focus you give that powers our performance. Whether you’re leading innovation, bringing precision to our manufacturing or supporting trackside operations around the world, every detail matters. We’re setting new standards in our sport, together.

When you put the effort in, we give it back. Start with a competitive salary, a generous joining bonus, add in a world-class wellbeing programme (including a free on-site gym), delicious, subsidised food, and private medical cover - all on our riverside campus powered by 100% renewable energy. You’ll have everything you need to thrive both inside and outside of work.

We believe that building a more inclusive and diverse culture helps us go faster and further. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain exceptional people from all backgrounds, creating a workplace where all team members feel respected, supported and able to fulfil their potential.

We will ask you to complete our application form as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please note, if you are making multiple applications please ensure to update your cover letter on subsequent applications. Our IP programme is designed with the intent to progress into available graduate roles in the future. You will be required to meet the eligibility criteria of the IP programme including any right to work requirements for your application to progress. As these roles are based in the UK, any visa sponsorship must meet current Home Office immigration rules.

As part of the selection process, you may be required to complete a combination of the following tests at various stages.