Meet Oracle RedBull Racing Electrical Technician and NMA student Adam. Adam’s career into the world of elite motorsport has been an interesting one. He started out on an engineering apprenticeship in the Royal Navy and now works on Max Verstappen’s championship winning F1 car. Despite Red Bull and Verstappen winning 15 races in the 2022 …
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The story of automotive legend John Cooper is one to inspire. The name may not immediately make you think of the glitz and glamour of motorsport but anyone with a fondness for the MINI will sigh in reverence and the loss of another motorsport great. Many may also not be aware of his legacy in …
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In our first ever Motorsport Engineer Hall of Fame we revisited the career of F1 great Harvey Postlethwaite, who sadly died in his prime at the age of 55. This week, we look at another premature loss to the world of motorsport – an engineer close to the hearts of many at the NMA – …
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What makes a good final dissertation? A good start! Recently I was at an Oulton Park test day, minding my own business watching a friend with his new race toy. I got there as he was setting up and watched the meticulous way that he set up his pit garage – tools, jacks, axle stands, …
Fabio Taglioni may not be the first name that jumps into your mind when you’re thinking about famous motorsport engineers, but I bet if we said ‘the creator of the Desmo’ your ears may prick up a little? Fabio Taglioni was one of the world’s greatest motorcycle engineers and boy, did he leave a legacy! …
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