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There are however a great deal of things you can do to improve your chances of being one of the lucky ones. You can follow the below mentioned tips to increase your chances of making a successful career in Formula 1:
1) Research exactly what it is that you want to do
You need to consider your strengths and experience, work out exactly what you want to do and then focus on developing the knowledge and skills that you need to fit that job role. Understanding the different roles within a team will help you narrow your focus into a specific area, keep you motivated towards that goal and hugely increase your chances of landing your dream job.
2) Learn about and immerse yourself in motor racing:
Formula 1 is an entertainment business and the side of F1 that you watch on television is very different to the business that runs behind the scenes. To be successful in any business, you need first to understand it. If you arrive at interview with a good understanding of what the team needs and the pressures that it is under then you have a much better chance of offering yourself as a solution to that need.
3) Look beyond F1 at back door routes into motorsport:
It is not impossible for graduates and school leavers to get a job at an F1 team straight after their studies, but if this doesn't work out there are ways in via the back door.