Motorsport area is composed by different sports involving the use of motorized vehicles for racing competition. This sector can include vehicles like cars, motorcycles, or boats. People working on this area are required to drive a vehicle for speed competitions or maintain and repair vehicles before and after racing competitions, among other duties and specific job placements.

Motorsport workers usually perform many of the following tasks:
• Maintaining vehicles.
• Racing cars on special circuits.
• Training with vehicles.
• Replacing car faulty parts.
• Teaming up with mechanics, managers, and commercial sponsors.

• Being competitive.
• Having suitable physical fitness.
• Being able to work with a team.
• Having organisational skills.
• Having problem solving abilities.
• Being reliable and resilient.
• Having leadership skills.
• Being able to concentrate during long periods of time.
• Having math skills.
• Having good communication skills.

Motorsport jobs have different requirements depending on desired area. In most cases applicants need GCSE’s in Math and English as a minimum. Engineer and technician areas require related subjects and science as basic knowledge. Race drivers will need a Race Licence from the Royal Automobile Club. Candidates must be over 16 years old and have experience in amateur rallies and races.

Managers and other workers of the marketing area will need professional qualification such as a Diploma of the Chartered Institute of Marketing or a Marketing or Business degree.