Race Strategy & Tyre Performance Industrial Placement

The Cadillac Formula 1® Team is what happens when history, purpose and daring talent come together. Backed by TWG Global and GM, our team is uniquely positioned to disrupt Formula 1®, bringing a fresh perspective and an unrelenting drive for success. We have the energy of a start-up, with the ideas and originality of a business that always wants to lead, never wants to follow.

We’re building everything from the ground up, from a high-performance car to an inclusive, values-driven culture. We show bold ambition. We combine leadership in innovation with excellence in execution. We are one team. We have the freedom to think differently, the opportunity to shape process and practice, an ego-free environment where people thrive on being challenged by those around them. A historic name behind us. Career-defining moments ahead.

A New Chapter Begins.

Fueled by bold ambition
Play your part in getting us on the grid.

Closing Date: 27th April 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a 12-month Industrial Placement student to join The Cadillac Formula 1® Team at our state-of-the-art facility in Silverstone. Working within the Race Strategy & Tyre Performance group, you will support the development of race strategy and tyre performance tools, processes, and analysis methods, while contributing to race preparation, event execution, and post-event reporting.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in one of the most performance-critical areas of Formula 1®, supporting data-driven decision making and helping shape the systems and processes that underpin race weekend performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support race strategy and tyre performance engineers with their race weekend operations and simulation activities
• Support post-session and post-event reporting on car and team performance
• Assist in the development and improvement of race strategy and tyre performance tools, systems, and supporting infrastructure
• Contribute to competitor analysis and tyre performance analysis to support strategic decision making
• Assist in the development and refinement of race strategy and tyre performance operational processes and methodologies
• Work closely with the wider Performance and Race Engineering groups to deliver accurate, timely, and actionable analysis
• Produce clear reports and visualisations to communicate insights, trends, and performance findings

• Develop and maintain department administration and reporting procedures

Driven by high performance
What do you need to bring to the team?

• Science, Computer Science, or a related discipline (ideally on a placement year as part of your course)

• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills, with a genuine interest in motorsport performance and race strategy
• Excellent numerical ability and confidence working with data in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively
• Proactive mindset, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work collaboratively within a high-performance team environment
• Experience with data analysis tools, coding, or scripting (e.g. Python, MATLAB, or similar) would be advantageous
• Experience working with large datasets, data visualisation, or simulation tools would be beneficial

• A passion for Formula 1® and an understanding of the strategic elements of race weekend operations is highly desirable

A team like no other.

The Cadillac Formula 1® Team challenges conventions and redefines success through bold ambition, cutting-edge innovation, and an unwavering commitment to precision and excellence—on and off the track. This includes offering industry-leading pension, generous time off and, as part of a global brand, huge potential for career development.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

At The Cadillac Formula 1® Team, all Team Members are expected to actively support and uphold our policies and procedures, including those focused on Environmental responsibility, Sustainability initiatives, Inclusion and Health and Safety practices.

Please note that additional security checks may be required as part of the recruitment process. This may include a background check covering a minimum of the past five years and a criminal record check.