Do you think that been an aerodynamist is exciting...?

Question

i want to study in england for being an aerodynamist.Do you think that with a doctora i have a chance to join in F1...?

Answer 1

Yes it is very interresting to be an aerodynamist. Its not only about f1 but there are other fields of aerodynamics like aeroplanes etc. GOOD LUCK!!!

Answer 2

I'm doing this at Uni at the moment. Let me tell you this now. You will either love Fluid Dynamics or you will hate Fluid Dynamics. Make sure your maths is brilliant and also that you have a very good grasp of computer programming. This is one area that is held me up a little and is becoming increasingly important today. You have a good chance if you do well enough, but remember that there are many different types of engineers involved in Formula 1 (materials engineers, electrical engineers, communications engineers, systems engineers) so if you don't enjoy it you can always pursue something else.

Another thing that can not be underestimated is experience. With small privateer race teams for instance. I have done a lot of work for pretty much no pay for privateer F3000 (GP2)and saloon teams just to get it on my resume. And keep in mind you will most probably not go directly into F1. You'll have to prove yourself first. Especially if you are an Aero specialist. And make sure that your Thesis is based around something motorsport related. Adrian Newey for instance did his thesis on the flow of air around race cars, especially the wheel areas. Just remember that this is a competitive field and you will need to work your a*se off no matter what direction you pursue.

Answer 3

It can be quite an itinerant existence working for a Formula One team, but it seems many want to do it, at least until the glamour wears off.

For those who work as aerodynamicists, sometimes the tenure is as short as six months. Ben Agathangelou has departed from Red Bull Racing and may be on his way to Honda. There is is also some house-cleaning going on at Ferrari; at least three of the team’s aerodynamic engineers on moving on, including chief aerodynamicist John Iley.

Young people tend to be idealistic, particularly the kids who post F1-related questions here; most haven't been any closer to an F1 race than the TV in their living room and have no idea what happens when the cameras are turned off.
However, if the field of aerodynamics is of great interest to you and you are successful in gaining entry to an English university offering the program, then by all means you should follow your goal.
Be aware though that there are only 11 F1 teams (12 in 2008) and it's unlikely a recent graduate will immediately land a job with one, so you might have to be content picking fruit from the low branches for awhile.

Answer 4

getting a Job in F1 is very hard you probably should star in lower racing series or other related industries but yes, there is a big chance if you set your mind to get there .An aerodynamicist is maybe not as exciting as being a race or data engineer since most of the aerodynamicist work is in wind tunnel and not circuit but any job in f1 (even a Truckee) is exciting enough for me. Good chance!

Answer 5

Aerodynamics is one of the most exciting sciences around. To be in harmony with the unseen is always a daunting task! A designer is F1 is one career I'd willingly shift into.

In F1, they look for people who has experience in high speed vehicle designing or those who can develop such designs, a PhD sure will be off help.

When you do, just design them without those cursed winglets. The winglets are messing the airflow and heavily restricting high speed overtakings.

Answer 6

Not just F1... There are a whole host of industries that can use the skill, including F1. simple thing like a propeller design for a windmill or aircraft will also use that skill.

Go ahead and enjoy the knowledge.

Answer 7

As someone who works as an engineer in motorsports, let me tell you one thing to remember first and foremost -- above all else, it is still a job. It may seem exciting (and it is if you truly enjoy what you do) but it still requires long days, hard work, stress, and dealing with people who you may or may not enjoy working with and may or may not have any control over. No matter how much you think you want to do it, and no matter how much you might enjoy it if you get there, it will *never* be all candy canes and rainbows.

That said, if it's what you're passionate about, go for it. Motorsports is extremely hard to get into, but it can be a very rewarding place to earn a living once you're involved.

Answer 8

I think it will be exciting when you see your vehicle come to life on the track, especially if it does well. I always thought that any way to get into a sport that you love is something to aspire for. If you don't have the talent / resources to get into it the way you want, then get into it the way that you can and if this is your way to do, seize the opportunity. Every bit counts, and if you can climb the latter high enough, you will see things and meet people that most of us only dream of. Go for it!

Tifosi for Life, Ferrari Forever!

Answer 9

so long as you really like math, most of your work is going to be in theory, and crunching ridiculous numbers to prove a theory on paper, then constructing models to prove the theory, and if you have a true gift it might lead to f1, is it exciting? not really its mostly allot of hard work, what will be exciting will be the stuff you get to do with the gobs of money you will make,

Answer 10

It must be! But there must be a lot of pressure to it too. Gawd that would be so cool, I'll be cheering for your team!