Performance Engineering in F1
Extract the best out of a race car
Course Description
In the fast-paced world of motorsport and Formula 1, Performance Engineering is crucial for maximizing a race car’s lap time and reliability. To excel in this role, a Performance Engineer must have a comprehensive understanding of all car components. They need to collaborate effectively with various team members, including power unit engineers, designers, and aerodynamicists.
The course offers an in-depth exploration of the core responsibilities of a Performance Engineer in a Formula 1 team. The course also includes several industry-relevant case studies where students can apply theoretical knowledge. Finally, students tackle a comprehensive final assignment involving data analysis, assessing metrics, calculating parameters, and proposing improvements and setup modifications.
Performance Engineering in F1
Self-Paced Course- Lifetime Access to course materials
- Ask questions and get feedback from the instructor
- Earn an industry-recognised course certificate
- Learn at your own pace & watch lessons in any order
- Quizzes and assignments included
What You'll Learn
- Learn about the key systems in a race car that are crucial for Performance Engineering, including the different sensors and how they impact the vehicle’s data output
- Plan and evaluate activities before, during, and after racing events to improve car performance and reliability through setup adjustments and studies
- Develop skills to analyze data and make well-informed decisions that are critical to enhancing performance
- Apply techniques and methods learned in the course to fine-tune the car’s balance for optimal performance
Course Modules
- Objectives and tasks of a Performance Engineer
- Sensors, vehicle model and data reconstruction
- Assessment of simulations and metrics to define and optimise car setup
- Electronic maps: a fine adjustment tool
- Performance Engineering data analysis, metric calculation, driver performance and identification of limitations
- Case study 1: Balance limitation mid-corner understeer
- Case study 2: Bottoming limitation
- Case study 3: Wind balance limitation
- Case study 4: Rear wing test
- Case study 5: Front suspension test
- Reliability – Identification of issues
- Importance of balance aerodynamics and ride
- Case study 6: through corner balance adjustment with ARB geometry
- Assignment: Data analysis, calculations and setup proposal and improvement
The course also includes quizzes and a practical final assignment that models working as a performance engineer in F1.
This course is for you if...
You are a student or professional with an interest in Performance Engineering
You want to learn about the Performance Engineering techniques, methods and tasks in F1
You’re ready to boost your CV and start a career in Performance Engineering
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Meet your course instructor
Marc Ollé Bernades
Marc’s career as a Performance Engineer with Williams Racing Team has been marked by his expertise in developing and optimizing car balance for maximum performance. His role has been a blend of factory support and hands-on involvement at trackside events.
He began his academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC). Marc further enhanced his qualifications with a Master of Science in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology, followed by a Master of Science in Motorsport Engineering from Oxford Brookes University.
Marc embarked on his professional path in 2011 in the automotive sector, contributing to companies like Volvo, IDIADA, and McLaren Automotive. His transition to Motorsport brought him a wealth of experience. He has served as a Race and Vehicle Dynamics Engineer for a GT4 team, a Vehicle Dynamics and Simulation Engineer with Mahindra Racing in Formula E, and as a Performance Engineer for Williams Racing, showcasing his versatile engineering skills across various facets of the industry.
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Performance Engineering in F1
Self-Paced Course
€199.95
Access Duration: Lifetime ⓘ
Duration for which video lessons, downloadables, quizzes and assignments will be made available from the time of enrolment.
Mode of Delivery: Online ⓘ
Lessons are managed by experienced course leaders leveraging online means.
E-mail support ⓘ
We provide support throughout the duration of the course.
Certification ⓘ
A certificate will be awarded upon course completion so you can share your achievement with your network.
Interact with instructor ⓘ
Network with motorsport engineering professionals and receive the advice you are looking for.
Assignments and quizzes ⓘ
Impress your course leaders by excelling at the challenges they present to you.
Watch lessons in any order ⓘ
Start from the beginning or the end - you choose!
Assignment feedback ⓘ
Receive feedback from our course leaders so you can understand areas of improvement.
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