Work experience and internship programmes at Red Bull, Mclaren, Aston Martin and others

Formula 1 work experience and internships

McLaren

McLaren is offering a 12-month position as Intern - Charities and Business Strategy. Learn more and apply here.

Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1 Team 

Aston Martin offers internships and placements across engineering, aerodynamics, and operations. Its undergraduate placement schemes usually open in September-October.

The Silverstone-based team works with Coventry University and Cranfield University to support students in securing placements.

Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team and its title partner, Aramco, have together delivered a number of programmes with the objective of fuelling the next generation with inspiration and skills in STEM subjects. Partnership success so far include:

- Jessica Hawkins was the first female to drive a modern ground-effect F1 car 
- STEM activations inspiring students in KSA, China and Spain
- Supporting careers in STEM and motorsport via a university undergraduate placement programme
- Winner of Aramco Esports Challenge joining the Aston Martin eSports racing team
- Partnered with AMF1 and the World Robotic Olympiad (WRO) to launch the Aramco Innovation Award, a new global initiative recognising excellence in robotics design and technology

In October 2024, Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team and Aramco launched its ‘Generation 3’ initiative to inspire the next generation.

Building on the achievements of the partnership, this global initiative strives to prepare and inspire the next generation of STEM leaders to tackle the major global mobility challenges for years to come.

This initiative will include the launch of a new Generation 3 STEM scholarship programme for 2025, and will expand on last season’s STEM karting initiatives delivered by Aston Martin Aramco drivers and engineers. Find out more and join the movement here.

Williams Racing

Williams offers one-week placements for UK-based students in years 10 to 13, covering various aspects of F1 operations.

The F1 team also offers a dedicated programme focusing on simulation, gaming, and data analysis in motorsport.

Williams also partners with Oxford Brookes University to provide placement years in motorsport engineering, and with Cranfield University on postgraduate aerodynamics research projects.

Mercedes-AMG F1 Team

Mercedes offers 12-month industrial placements in operations, technical and race engineering, and business support. The two-week application window opens in November each year.

Mercedes High Performance Powertrains (HPP) is offering an HSE Graduate role with immediate start.

Mercedes also collaborates with Cranfield University and Brunel University London to provide student placements. Furthermore, it has a partnership with Loughborough University to provide placement opportunities in aerodynamics and performance. 

Mercedes is currently offering seven placement opportunities across a range of fields, both STEM and non-STEM, open to students working towards a 2:1 degree or higher in a relevant subject.

Find out more about Mercedes-AMG’s early careers here.

Red Bull Racing

Racing Bulls

Racing Bulls is offering 13-month placements starting in July 2026 across aerodynamics, vehicle performance and technology, based in Milton Keynes. Applicants should be studying a STEM subject and must apply before 14 October 2025. Read more and apply here.

The team based in Faenza, Italy, and Milton Keynes, UK, has close ties with Loughborough University and Brunel University.

Ferrari 

Ferrari offers six-month internship programmes for recent graduates. Applications typically close in April each year, but opportunities recur annually. Applications for its 2024 Engineering Academy programme ended in April 2024.

The Scuderia also collaborates with universities through its Maranello Academy, working with top Italian institutions like Politecnico di Milano and University of Bologna for research and placements.

Ferrari’s road car company and F1 team are currently offering numerous internships that can be found here.

Alpine

Alpine currently has 15 internship opportunities available for students in mechanical, automotive, and aerospace engineering degrees. These year-long placements will begin in July 2026.

More details can be found here.

Early motorsport careers beyond Formula 1 

NASCAR

NASCAR NEXT is a two-year rotational fellowship developed in partnership with NASCAR’s manufacturing partners; offering participants hands-on experience across various engineering disciplines within major OEMs. Fellows will also work directly with a NASCAR team in their second year, with the potential to transition into a full-time role upon completion. This opportunity is for second-year master’s students or recent STEM graduates.

Van Amersfoort Racing

Van Amersfoort Racing offers internships at its Zeewolde headquarters across Marketing & Communications and HR. The marketing placement (February–July 2026) involves content creation, social media, race reporting, events and sponsorship support. The HR placement (from August/September 2025, minimum five months) covers contracts, employee files, projects and process improvements. Both roles are open to university students proficient in both English and Dutch.

Brick Kiln Composites

Brick Kiln Composites offers work experience placements for Year 11 and 12 students, as well as graduate opportunities across eight departments including design, laminating, inspection, and more. Apply here.

IndyCar and IMSA

IndyCar and IMSA sportscar racing teams in the United States often rely on direct outreach to recruit interns and offer work experience placements.

Purdue University works with IndyCar teams to provide engineering students with placements.

North Carolina State University has a motorsport programme connected to IMSA teams such as Wayne Taylor Racing.

Honda Racing UK

Honda Racing UK offers apprenticeships to UK-based applicants with GCSEs. It also offers placements from three-12 months for students pursuing relevant engineering degrees.

Honda Racing UK provides hands-on experience in engine development and racing operations with Loughborough University and University of Warwick.

World Endurance Championship

Cranfield University runs the Motorsport MSc programme, which places students in Toyota Gazoo Racing, Peugeot Sport, and Porsche Hypercar WEC teams.

Toyota Gazoo Racing

Toyota Gazoo Racing offers mandatory internships and thesis placements for students seeking hands-on motorsport experience. 

Opportunities run for a minimum of three months and include coaching from expert mentors in a high-tech environment. Applicants must have completed at least three semesters. Apply here. 

Motorsport Engineering & Supplier Companies

Pirelli

Pirelli offers two-year internships for engineering and business graduates as part of its ‘Warming Up’ programme. 

The tyre company also offers various internships and apprenticeships globally.

Formula 1’s tyre supplier also collaborates with University of Milan and Politecnico di Torino, offering engineering students exclusive placement opportunities.   

Governing Bodies & Event Organisations 

Motorsport UK

Motorsport UK's Inclusion Hub is designed for individuals interested in entering the industry, as well as parents and teachers. With a focus on STEM careers, the hub provides a tailored list of resources, including internships and guides, after completing a brief questionnaire.

Silverstone

Silverstone offers a variety of volunteering opportunities at some of its events, including the British Grand Prix. 

Sonoma Raceway

Sonoma Raceway is currently offering a Marketing & Events internship, based in Sonoma, California, from May 1 to August 1. This is a paid internship ($16.00/hr) targeted at university students or recent graduates interested in sports marketing, event management, and public relations.