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How does working in motorsport compare to the automotive industry

The motorsport and automotive industries are similar in some respects, and working in either will require a high level of dedication and expertise

While they are two sides of the same coin, often requiring very similar skills and experience, they often suit very different people. It all depends on what you want from a career and what your skills can be best adapted to.

Both industries are investing heavily in new technologies, prompting a demand for a new generation of staff in tune with new developments or are willing to learn.

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Both industries can provide a stable platform, allowing you to learn on the job with some of the smartest minds in the business. Whether you begin your career in the automotive world or motorsport, all skills developed can be transferred into all areas.

Motorsport Jobs takes a look at how both industries compare and what challenges both of them can offer.

Why would you want to work in motorsport?

Motorsport gives you the opportunity to travel the globe and work with some of the most exciting cars the world has ever seen.

If you want to work in engineering, design or maybe even digital/marketing, motorsport can accommodate everyone's passion.

Compared to the automotive industry, motorsport is considered the faster and more exciting bigger brother. Motorsport is designed to push the cars to their maximum. Every component on a racing car is designed for the pursuit of speed whereas a normal everyday car has very different demands.

Formula 1 is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of motorsport, but the motorsport community is much larger and more demanding than ever before.

As a global sport, motorsport can be extremely appealing, but the constant travelling can take its toll. Formula 1 especially is a very challenging career to maintain for a long period of time, due to an extensive travel schedule and the relentless demands and pressure.

What is the attraction of working in the automotive industry?

The automotive industry is a complex beast with car manufacturers developing new innovations, creating new jobs and continuously recruiting the next wave of talent.

With the introduction of hybrid energy and the increasing presence of electric cars, the automotive world is moving into an exciting period with new developments and innovations. These new concepts have allowed engineers and designers to expand into a new era of automotive transportation.

Although there are rules and regulations in automotive engineering it is nothing compared to the stringent rules applied in all forms of motorsport. Automotive designers have more freedom in terms of aesthetic appeal, whereas in motorsport only goal is speed and nothing else.

With hundreds of manufacturers continuously producing state of the art cars, demand is high, and companies are always looking to hire new talent.

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