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Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team

Aerodynamics Industrial Placement Review

at Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team

Placement (10 Months+)

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Brackley

Review Submitted: July 2025

Overall Rating

4.6 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
4.8/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.5/5 - Company Culture
4.5/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Aerodynamic design of front end surfaces (Front wing, front suspension and front wheel assembly furnityre) and analysis of Computational Fluid Dynamic simulations and Wind Tunnel results to enhance the aerodynamic performance of the Formula One vehicle.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, as the year progressed and my experience grew along with my job specific skills I was able to contribute to de development of the Formula One car like everyone else in the department.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have develop new skills such as 3DX for computer aided design purposes or python and Linux programming for CFD, improved existing skills such as aerodynamic principle understanding and application of these principles for design purposes, and I have developed interpersonal skills such as working under pressure and tight deadlines, communication skills such as presentation skills and technical discussions in order to better defend my arguments and get certain points across.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received the right amount of guidance to be able to get up to speed at the beginning of the internship but as the year progressed I was allowed more independence and I was allowed to make certain mistakes by myself to be able to learn from them.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
A good team atmosphere of cooperation and everyone pushing towards the same goals. Everyone was keen on giving me a hand if I needed it and never hesitated to explain something that I did not understand if I asked.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed it a lot and would love to return if possible. I liked the fast paced work environment and the constant push for excellence and performance.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
Improve your fundamental level of aerodynamics and have an open and curious mind at all times, don´t hesitate to ask if in doubt and have more faith in yourself.
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