Major F1 teams, including McLaren, Red Bull and Ferrari, offer extensive programmes within various departments - whether engineering, technical, and commercial.

However, our extensive list of motorsport work experience and internship programmes goes beyond F1.

Furthermore, various teams and suppliers offer graduate schemes and apprenticeship programmes, as well as collaborations with local universities.

Here’s our list of the latest motorsport career programmes, updated regularly in 2026.

Formula 1 Work Experience and Internships

Formula 1

Formula 1 is currently accepting applications for its Engineering and Technology Summer Internship Programme. This eight-week programme takes place in the summer of 2027 with F1 seeking students who are currently studying towards a STEM degree and entering their penultimate or final year of university.

View the role here.

McLaren

Applications for McLaren's September 2027 graduate cohort were open from 28 September to 18 October 2026.

McLaren Racing is hiring for an Experiential and Partnerships Intern,  and Videography Intern (Indianapolis, USA). View the roles 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 successes so far include:

• Supporting the #Girlswill initiative, and supporting the Silverstone Museum's STEM Pitstop initiative around the United Kingdom in 2026
• Aramco students taking part in a chemical engineering hackathon hosted by University College London in April 2026
• Launched a competition to offer the next generation of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) professionals the chance to complete a series of challenges and compete for the chance to win a life-changing placement at the AMR Technology Campus at Silverstone, UK
• Jessica Hawkins becoming 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.

 The team is currently hiring for Student Placement Opportunities - IT.

Atlassian Williams F1 Team

Williams Racing has now closed applications for its 2027 Graduate and Placement Programmes.

Mercedes-AMG F1 Team

The Mercedes F1 team is accepting applications for its Graduate roles. In November 2026, it will open applications for its Business Support placements.

The team's power unit division, Mercedes High Performance Powertrains, has numerous placement and graduate roles open.

Red Bull Racing

Red Bull is currently hiring for numerous early careers roles. View the placement roles here.

Red Bull's global graduate programme, spanning fields including IT, data and analytics, and media, continues to run across Austria, Japan, the United States, and Australia. Explore the Global Graduate Programme here.

Racing Bulls (VCARB)

Applications for Racing Bulls's 2027-28 Industrial Placement Programme are now closed. Racing Bulls accepts speculative applications.

Ferrari

Ferrari's internships and placements can be found here, including opportunities on its automotive side.

Cadillac F1 Team

The Cadillac F1 Team's roles can be found here. Parent company General Motors has numerous internships and placement roles open here, including roles in IndyCar and on its F1 power unit side.

Haas F1 Team

No opportunities are offered by Haas at this time. Find out more about Haas's opportunities here.

Audi F1 Team

Applications for Audi's F1 Graduate programme at its Hinwil factory close on October 30, 2026.

Alpine

The Alpine F1 team advertises its early careers roles including student placements, apprenticeships, trainee roles and more, on its website. Click here to find out more.

Early Motorsport Careers Beyond Formula 1

IndyCar and IMSA

IndyCar's internship opportunities can be found via the Penske Entertainment jobs portal. Click here to view internships for 2027 - all of which are hosted on site in Indianapolis, USA.

Pirelli

Formula 1's tyre supplier offers numerous apprenticeships, internships, and graduate programmes. Head to this link and filter by 'no experience' to browse them.

Dallara

The Italian motorsport chassis constructor offers numerous internships that can be found here.