Mastercard searches for young motorsport enthusiast to become McLaren's Junior Race Engineer for a day
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One lucky, young fan will be given a priceless experience, meeting Senior Engineers at the McLaren Technology Centre and developing their knowledge of motor racing engineering
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The Junior Race Engineer will be selected by McLaren and Mastercard judges based on their passion for racing
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Applications for the position are now open on the Mastercard website until 16 June
Mastercard is looking for a young motorsport enthusiast to take on the position of Junior Race Engineer for the day with McLaren Racing, giving them an experience of a lifetime as they step into the heart of the action.
The Junior Race Engineer will be given exclusive access to the McLaren Technology Centre on June 24, going behind the scenes to understand the history of McLaren, exploring areas critical to race performance and learning how the engineering team collaborates to produce a race winning car.
The winner will also have a truly VIP experience in the week leading up to the British Grand Prix, McLaren's "home race,” to get as close to the action as possible and truly feel part of the team.
Applications for the role are now open on Mastercard.co.uk. Entrants must be aged 9-15. The winner will be selected by June 20 following a review by Mastercard and McLaren judges, who will evaluate video entries based on passion, originality and understanding of the sport.
Charlie Carrington, senior vice president of Marketing and Communications, at Mastercard, said: "At Mastercard, we connect people to their passions and put the next generation in pole position. Our Junior Race Engineer competition embodies that spirit by offering one young fan the keys to an opportunity they will never forget. To be part of the McLaren Formula 1 team in the lead up to one of the most iconic races in the calendar is not just exciting - it's full throttle, turbo-charged and totally priceless. We can’t wait to see the beaming smile on their face."
Piers Thynne, chief operations officer at McLaren Racing, added: “This is an opportunity of a lifetime for a young F1 fan looking for an unforgettable experience at the pinnacle of motorsport, thanks to our partnership with Mastercard. We hope the Junior Race Engineer will be able to take on some valuable insight from the day, and hopefully we'll inspire them for a future career choice."
This initiative builds upon the multi-year partnership that was announced in 2024 between Mastercard and McLaren Racing, two preeminent brands known for their focus on innovation and for setting the standard in offering incredible experiences that bring people closer to their passions.
For more information and to apply, please head to mstr.cd/JuniorRaceEngineer.
Short terms and conditions
18+ UK residents only. Closes 23:59 BST on 16/06/2025, or until 150 valid entries have been received, whichever is first. Internet access required. No purchase necessary. To enter the competition, entrants must send an email to JuniorRaceEngineer@theacademypr.com with their full name and a video (up to 60 seconds) of their child (aged 9-15) to demonstrate why they should win the experience of being McLaren's Junior Race Engineer. Videos must not feature any other persons [who can be identified on the footage] other than the child. Videos must be supplied as a downloadable link in the body of the email as an MP4 file via a secure cloud-based transfer service (e.g. Dropbox). Entrants (and children aged 13 - 15) must also complete the Photo and Video Consent form available on mstr.cd/JuniorRaceEngineer and attach this to their email submission. Entrants must also provide a contact telephone number and confirm they are 18+ and live in the UK. Maximum one entry per person.
1x prize available to win, for one adult and one child (aged 9-15), consisting of:
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A visit to the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey on 24/06/2025 for a two-hour workshop with a McLaren racing engineer
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An exclusive VIP experience in the week leading up to the British Grand Prix (pick up from Milton Keynes station)
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£400 prepaid card to cover travel and accommodation
For full T&Cs, exclusions, judging criteria and Privacy Notice visit mstr.cd/JuniorRaceEngineer
About McLaren Racing
McLaren Racing was founded by racing driver Bruce McLaren in 1963. The team entered its first Formula 1 race in 1966. McLaren has since won 21 Formula 1 world championships, 196 Formula 1 Grands Prix, the Indianapolis 500 three times, and the Le Mans 24 Hours at its first attempt.
McLaren Racing competes across five racing series. The team competes in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with McLaren F1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES with Arrow McLaren drivers Pato O’Ward, Nolan Siegel and Christian Lundgaard, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship as the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team with drivers Sam Bird and Taylor Barnard, and F1 Academy with Driver Development programme member Ella Lloyd. The team also competes in the F1 Sim Racing Championship as McLaren Shadow.
McLaren is a champion for sustainability in the sport and a signatory to the UN Sports for Climate Action Commitment. It is committed to achieving net zero by 2040 and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture in the motorsport industry.
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