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Formula 1

15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Data
    Sports & Fitness
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AI generated summary

  • You need data analysis experience in sports, motorsport/timekeeping knowledge, live event management skills, a tech-related HND, and strong teamwork and interpersonal abilities.
  • You will configure timing software, monitor live data, ensure quality results, liaise with stakeholders, produce reports, support software development, and participate in system improvement projects.

Requirements

  • Data analysis, ideally within a sporting event
  • Motorsport and timekeeping experience preferred
  • Previous live event operational management experience.
  • HND or equivalent in a technical related subject
  • Highly desirable to have a National Timekeeping Officiating License issued by an ASN
  • Flexible approach towards business requirements and timelines
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a team and take direction

Responsibilities

  • Main duties and responsibilities
  • Configure, monitor, & diagnose F1 custom timing software in real time and maintaining 100% service delivery.
  • Able to rig and de-rig the Formula 1 sporting timing systems at event and the F1 Media & Technology Centre.
  • Monitor, validate, edit live motorsport acquired data and save/archive all timed sessions with reference to the relevant sporting regulations per series.
  • Generate, validate, quality assure and publish the suite of timing results, data and analytical products produced by the F1 timing and sporting systems to internal and external clients in line with F1 procedures and contractual obligations.
  • Liaise with motorsport series’ organisers’ and event stewards and any relevant internal/external stakeholders to undertake any changes or support as requested abiding by F1 processes.
  • To produce, contribute and quality check event reports and documentation as necessary for motorsport sessions. Familiarity of timekeeping, regulations, and sporting analyst tasks, including the collation and curation of events’ results such as the live historic database.
  • Support software and hardware development with accurate and detailed technical specifications and reports. Competent system proving, quality assurance with thorough testing of applications or systems for bug fixes, amendments, and continual improvements of sporting services equipment.
  • Expected to participate in projects that involve creation, development, and improvement of F1 systems and processes and adhering to F1 risk, quality, and sustainability strategies.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Sporting Analyst at F1?

The main responsibilities include configuring, monitoring, and diagnosing F1 custom timing software, rigging and de-rigging timing systems, validating and editing live data, generating and publishing timing results, liaising with event stakeholders, producing event reports, supporting software development, and participating in projects for system improvements.

Is experience in motorsport required for this role?

Yes, motorsport and timekeeping experience is preferred for this position.

What qualifications are needed for the Sporting Analyst position?

A HND or equivalent in a technical-related subject is required, and having a National Timekeeping Officiating License issued by an ASN is highly desirable.

Is previous experience in live event operational management necessary?

Yes, previous live event operational management experience is necessary for this role.

What skills are important for a Sporting Analyst?

Important skills include data analysis, good interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a team and take direction, and a flexible approach towards business requirements and timelines.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, there are opportunities to participate in projects that involve the creation, development, and improvement of F1 systems and processes.

How does the role contribute to F1's sustainability strategies?

The Sporting Analyst is expected to adhere to F1’s risk, quality, and sustainability strategies while working on system improvements and process enhancements.

Will I be required to work on-site for events?

Yes, you will be required to rig and de-rig the timing systems at events and the F1 Media & Technology Centre, which involves on-site work.

What kind of software skills are expected for this role?

Candidates should have competencies in software and hardware development, including the ability to provide detailed technical specifications, conduct quality assurance, and perform thorough testing for bug fixes and improvements.

Is there a focus on teamwork in this position?

Yes, the ability to work in a team and take direction is highlighted as an essential skill for the Sporting Analyst role.

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Formula 1® is the greatest racing spectacle on the planet, with more than half a billion fans following its unrivalled mix of guts, grit and glory world-wide. But F1 is also a team of brilliant individuals, working together to deliver the global phenomenon to the masses. So what do we do at the race? Our most visible activity is just that – visuals. At each event, we provide the technical infrastructure needed to deliver timing services, on board cameras, data acquisition, production of the international TV feed, as well as post-production of content across each grand prix weekend and the official F1 App and F1TV. Over each race weekend, we analyse and monitor data, provide content for our social media and digital platforms and support the live broadcast back in our Remote Operation Centre, based in our Media and Technology Centre. Behind the scenes, there’s so much more going on. Trackside, we provide exceptional hospitality programmes for guests to get up close and personal to the sport and its stars. We look after trackside advertising, graphics, and organise and facilitate the hugely popular FanZones. Meanwhile, back at ‘home’ - we’re busy prepping for the next races and creating innovative content ideas and building new networks to bring the excitement of Formula 1 racing to new fans across the globe.