Vehicle Performance Student Placement

About the role

Company ALPINE RACING LIMITED Job Description Duration:  1 year    Start Date:  July 2027    Location:   Enstone    About Us     We are a high-performance Formula One Team driven by innovation,   precision   and passion. Our Vehicle Performance group plays a critical role in extracting every ounce of performance from our race car. As   a   Vehicle Performance   Student Placement ,   you’ll   be immersed in the heart of race engineering, simulation, and data-driven decision-making.    The Role     During your placement ,   you’ll   support the team in analysing car behaviour, developing simulation tools, and contributing to race strategy and setup decisions.   You’ll   work closely with race engineers, performance analysts, and simulation specialists to help optimise the car’s performance across a range of conditions.    Three   roles exist in simulation setup optimisation ,   suspension   and tyres.    Key Responsibilities     Assist   in analysing telemetry and simulation data to understand car performance    Support the development and validation of vehicle models and simulation tools    Contribute to setup optimisation and race strategy analysis    Help prepare performance reports for race weekends and test events    Collaborate with other technical departments to ensure data consistency and insight sharing    What   We’re   Looking For     Currently studying a degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, or Motorsport Engineering and looking for an industry placement as your penultimate year of university    Strong analytical and mathematical skills, with a keen interest in vehicle dynamics    Experience with MATLAB, Python, and data analysis tools    Understanding of simulation techniques and race engineering principles    Passion for motorsport and a proactive, team-oriented mindset    You must have the right to work in the UK as we cannot provide sponsorship for this role     Be available to attend onsite for an assessment centre in September   What We Offer in Return     At Alpine Formula One Team, you   won’t   just contribute;   you’ll   make a direct impact on race car performance at the pinnacle of motorsport. Working alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry,   you’ll   help shape innovation on a global stage.    Our purpose-built facilities in Enstone provide the perfect environment to thrive. We offer a competitive salary, private medical healthcare, full access to our free on-site gym, a fully catered   daily allowance   restaurant and a wide   range   of   additi onal   benefits designed to support your wellbeing and growth.    Beyond the   perks ,   you’ll   be part of a team   that’s   pushing boundaries in Formula One. The thrill of pioneering   cutting-edge   technology, combined with a collaborative and inclusive culture, creates unmatched opportunities for career development and personal achievement.    Take the next step in your career and play your part in shaping the future of Formula One.    Diversity and Inclusion     At Alpine Formula One Team, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be their true selves. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are committed to leading by example in promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our society.     Job Family Alpine Racing UK Renault Group is committed to creating an inclusive working environment and the conditions for each of us to bring their passion, perform to the full and grow, whilst being themselves.   We find strength in our diversity and we are engaged to ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, etc. If you have a disability or special need requiring layout of the workstation or work schedule, please let us know by completing this form. In order to follow in real time the evolution of your applications and to stay in touch with us, we invite you to create a candidate account. This will take you no more than a minute and will also make it easier for you to apply in the future. By submitting your CV or application, you authorise Renault Group to use and store information about you for the purposes of following up your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Renault Group companies as described in the Alpine Racing Ltd Privacy Policy .