Powertrain Integration Industrial Placement Review
at Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team
Placement (10 Months+)
Mechanical Engineering
Brackley
Review Submitted: September 2025
Overall Rating
5 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Design engineering of various powertrain systems for F1 car, including hydraulic and transmission systems.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, given responsibility of different areas of the powertrain system
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?
Developed my communication skills, and strongly developed engineering principles and understanding.
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?
5/5
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?
Lots of support - everyone was always very happy to help and answer questions.
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?
Very open and engaging, never treated like 'just a placement student' but like a full time member of the team.
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?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
Thoroughly enjoyed it - would fully recommend to anyone interested or considering Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team
Be sure to get your personality and interests across in your CV and cover letter, as that's what can really help you stand out.
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team
5/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
Waiting to hear
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