Time is running out for Formula One fans to grab the opportunity of a lifetime and grab one of five internships being offered by Red Bull Racing.
WIn one of five internships at Red Bull racing this summer
Time is running out for Formula One fans to grab the opportunity of a lifetime and grab one of five internships being offered by Red Bull Racing.
The internships last for a month and will run over July and August this year - so how would you like to be involved behind the scenes of the reigning Formula One world champions?
The five internships, in the departments of Aerodynamics, Electronics, Marketing, I.T. and Procurement will provide the successful applicants with a first-hand insight into what it takes to power one of the world's most successful teams and give them the opportunity to make a difference and contribute to that success.
Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner said: "We understand that a lack of experience can be a barrier for many young people trying to enter the job market.
"That's why Red Bull is opening up these opportunities to anyone, whatever their experience, to be a part of a winning team and join us here at Red Bull Racing. We are looking for individuals with a hunger to succeed and a passion for what they do.
"We believe this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the individuals to demonstrate their potential and learn valuable skills and hopefully they will grab that opportunity with both hands."
The successful applicants will each learn from experts in their chosen field and will be given projects that could potentially mean the difference between first and last, in a sport where every hundredth of a second counts.
The five internships will be in the following fields:
Aerodynamics: The intern will work with the team that seeks to make the best aerodynamic package on the grid. Experience will include designing and manufacturing components for the Team's wind tunnel model
Electronics: The intern will work with the team that is responsible for the design, build, installation and support of the on-car electrical electronics system. Experience will include working in one or all of the four sub groups, either design, manufacturing, support and test and inspection
Marketing: The intern will work with the Team's busy Marketing department and all associated areas. Experience will include getting involved with all marketing activities such as communications, hospitality, Partner management and brand management
I.T.: The intern will work with the team that is responsible for developing the applications needed to design, make and race the car. Experience will include working with the underlying computer infrastructure which supports those applications
Procurement: The intern will work with the team that is responsible for obtaining all the items that the team needs to go racing, which aren't made in-house. Experience will include sourcing products, talking with suppliers and engineers and being the face of the Team as required
And the good news for the thousands of young people worried about a lack of practical experience is that this application process does not require a five page CV and years of relevant work experience.
Instead, to apply for this once in a lifetime opportunity, interested candidates can head to redbull.co.uk/racing where they will be asked to complete a series of tasks in a challenging online test.
The test, which will assess a multitude of skills ranging from mental arithmetic to perseverance to reaction times, will put the potential interns through their paces to see if they've got what it takes to be part of the Red Bull Racing team.
Those who receive top marks in the game will be invited to apply for up to two of the five available positions, with the interview process of shortlisted applicants beginning in June at Red Bull Racing's factory in Milton Keynes.
