Ask Away Wednesday!

[u/braduk2003]

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[u/PsychologicalLog1303]

I am working as engine calibration engineer, and wanted to know like if even 1% possibility is there.. on how can i join any f4 or f3 or any race program as a engine calibration engineer….🫢

[u/Astelli → u/PsychologicalLog1303]

If you want to work specifically in that sort of field in a motorsport setting, your best options would be to join an engine supplier, either F1 (Mercedes HPP, RBPT, Audi's Powertrain department etc. all employ hundreds, if not thousands of staff), or one of the non-F1 suppliers who supply championships like F2 & F3 (Mechachrome) or WEC/IMSA/other endurance series (Gibson).

All of those companies (and their competitors) will have careers pages with current open vacancies and contact points to reach out to if you're interested in pursuing that.

[u/BigAngeMate → u/PsychologicalLog1303]

https://www.motorsportjobs.com/en

You can try finding one here there’s loads of engine related jobs available

[u/projectsangheilios]

I keep hearing race commentary about the battery but don’t quite understand what that means. If I understand it correctly, the battery is drained to provide extra power (like while using DRS), but what charges it (eg only during braking)? How do drivers know how much is left in the battery?

[u/AbsoluteDekadenz → u/projectsangheilios]

MGU-H and K are there for charging the batteries, and I am sure there is some sensors within the batteries to give an accurate value, a bit like your fuel gauge.

[u/PresinaldTrunt]

How can the 2026 regs with almost a 50/50 power split come close to the current cars? I just don't understand how they'll get enough recharge to sustain 400+ electric HP when they need the MGU-H and everything to charge what they have now.

Also curious how the ICE development process works, they're effectively kneecapping the current engines to still be the same size but only have 500-600 HP. So is ICE development now just take your current engine and try and make as fuel efficient as possible?

Obviously a lot of this we don't know yet but curious to learn anything about this as this part of the regs makes no sense especially going from 850/150 to like 500/400 power split, it sounds insane and kind of a step backwards.

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[u/Fluffy-McBubbles]

I believe the battery does give a power boost, but not 100% sure if only recharged thru braking. I also think that drivers can see the battery levels on the steering wheel, but have also heard race engineers taking to drivers during the races about levels. At least that’s what I think, but I am also new to the sport and still wrapping my head around all the complexities lol

[u/Pristine_Syllabub561]

I applied for a junior role at RBR last month and my status says "Assessment". However, I am positive that I did not receive any email from them regarding it so I just wanted to know if there was a way to contact the career team?

Thanks

[u/Relevant-Turnip7410]

What is the purpose of aerodynamically designed wishbones? Are they meant to reduce drag or generate downforce or something else like directing the airflow to other elements? And are the wing-designs covers or are they the “real” wishbone?

[u/Emotional-Contract42]

Does anyone else believe that if you put Leclerc in Max's car he's at least as fast as Max?