Vehicle Student Placement - ALPINE RACING Limited - Gb_Ren_Alpinerlmtd - Enstone, United Kingdom

Company

ALPINE RACING LIMITED

Duration: 1 year
Start Date: July 2027
Location: Enstone

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.

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.

• 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

• 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 motor sport 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

At Alpine Formula One Team, you won’t just contribute; you’ll make a direct impact on race car performance at the pinnacle of motor sport. Working alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry, you’ll help shape innovation on a global stage.

• competitive salary
• private medical healthcare
• full access to our free on-site gym
• fully catered daily allowance restaurant
• wide range of additional 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.

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.