How it works
Four steps to the pit lane.
Register interest
Tell us your course, year and the roles that excite you.
Meet the team
Come to an induction session in the workshop and meet the crew.
Learn the car
Supervised workshop sessions build the skills and sign-offs you need.
Go racing
Join the trackside crew at race meetings as your experience grows.
Register your interest
This form opens a pre-filled email to the team.
FAQ
Good questions.
Do I need to study motorsport engineering?
No. Students from motorsport, automotive, mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, mechatronics and chemical engineering have all been part of UWR — and non-engineering roles like finance, sponsorship and media are part of the team too.
I’ve never worked on a race car. Can I still join?
Yes. Most students join with no motorsport experience, and many start in their first year. The Formula Foundation programme exists for exactly this.
Do students drive the cars?
Race cars in UWR’s professional championships are driven by experienced professional drivers, which gives students a true benchmark to engineer to. Formula Student cars are driven by students.
How much time does it take?
It varies by role and season phase. Expect regular workshop sessions plus race weekends; the team works around your studies.
Does it count towards my degree?
UWR is an extra-curricular team, but project work, data and design can often feed into coursework and final-year projects — talk to your module leaders.