Race car design, ENGINEERING AND DEVELOPMENT
A training programme developed by MTS – Motorsport Technical School in collaboration with Tatuus, designed for engineers and future motorsport and automotive professionals who want to gain a thorough understanding of the complete development process of a racing car.
Restricted entry: enrollments are open and the selections are in progress!
Our partners:
Corso Race Car Design, Engineering and Development
The Race Car Design, Engineering and Development course, developed by MTS in collaboration with Tatuus, is designed to provide a comprehensive view of the process that takes an idea from concept to a fully built racing car.
The programme guides students through the key stages of design, development, prototyping, manufacturing, industrialisation and assembly of a competition vehicle, exploring the relationship between the technical office decisions and the requirements of both the production department and the teams that will race the car on track.
Over 104 hours of training, students will gain in-depth knowledge of materials and manufacturing technologies, composites, aerodynamics, electronics, power unit, vehicle dynamics, suspension systems and production-oriented CAD design.
Part of the programme will take place directly at the Tatuus facility, where students will experience first-hand the working dynamics of a company specialised in the design and manufacturing of competition vehicles, including a dedicated session on single-seater assembly.
The objective is to understand not only how a racing car is designed, but above all how engineering decisions must be balanced against manufacturability, technical regulations, performance targets, reliability, cost management and the real-world needs of the teams.
Experiential Learning
The course allows students to go beyond university theory and understand how engineering knowledge is applied when a single-seater must actually be designed, manufactured, assembled and raced on track. A programme built for those who want to turn their technical skills into preparation that meets the real demands of the motorsport industry.
104 Hours of Training
The Master takes place over weekends, from Friday to Sunday, for a total of 104 hours spread across 5 weeks from June to July, alternating between the MTS facility and the Tatuus facility.
Selected Participants
Since 2011, MTS has developed a refined selection process to ensure that only candidates with the specific technical requirements are admitted to the Master — with the goal of producing, at the end of the programme, outstanding professionals ready to enter the industry.
Course start date:
4
June
2027
Cosa dicono gli studenti
What to expect during and after the course
Who is it intended for?
Instructors
Weekend format
Field visits
Payment in installments
Students have the option of paying for the course in three installments, in order to accommodate everyone’s needs.
After the course?
Students enrolled in the course will have the opportunity to interview with Tatuus, which will offer the top-performing student an internship within the company.
Info
Course fees
3250€ + VAT
1ST INSTALLMENT:
2ND INSTALLMENT:
3RD INSTALLMENT:
Selected or Refunded
We know how important it is for you to pass the selection process and gain access to the course of your dreams. But what happens if you don’t make it through this stage?
If you do not pass the selection process and we are unable to find an alternative course that is right for you, we guarantee a refund of the installment you have paid. This way, you can focus entirely on preparing for the selection process, without the risk of losing your money in the event that you are unsuccessful.
We understand the effort you are putting in and how important this course is for your career. That’s why we want to offer you maximum peace of mind and security throughout the selection process.
Course calendar
- W01 – June 4, 5 & 6, 2027
- W02 – June 11, 12 & 13, 2027
- W03 – June 18, 19 & 20, 2027
- W04 – July 2 & 3, 2027
- W05 – July 9 & 10, 2027
Course start date:
4
June
2027
The Academic Program
1. From Design to Production
- One-make racing championships
- From the initial concept to the complete race car
- Definition of vehicle requirements
- Design, prototyping, manufacturing, and validation
- Relationship between the engineering department and production department
- Technical regulations and homologation
- Performance, reliability, and costs
- Budget management
- Vehicle industrialization
- Team needs and feedback
2. Materials, Components & Manufacturing Processes
- Materials used in motorsport
- Mechanical properties
- Heat and surface treatments
- CNC machining
- Metal fabrication
- Welding
- Additive manufacturing and 3D printing
- Reverse engineering and 3D scanning
- Racing components
3. Composite materials
- Fibre e resine
- Orientamento e stratificazione
- Progettazione del componente
- Model making
- Realizzazione degli stampi
- Laminazione manuale e prepreg
- Vacuum bagging e infusione
- Cicli produttivi
- Controllo qualità e difettologia
4. Aerodynamics
- Fundamentals of aerodynamics
- Aerodynamic elements of the race car
- Aerodynamic balance
- Aerodynamic maps
- Aerodynamics and setup
- Introduction to CFD
- Wind tunnel testing
- CFD – wind tunnel – track correlation
- Data analysis
5. Motorsport Electronics
- ECUs and data acquisition systems
- Sensors and actuators
- CAN Bus
- Racing wiring harnesses
- Motorsport connectors
- Fault diagnosis
- Data acquisition
6. Power Unit
- Race engine
- Performance and characteristic curves
- Intake and exhaust systems
- Gearbox
- Differential
- Actuation systems
- Hybrid systems
- Lubrication and cooling systems
7. Vehicle Dynamics and Suspension
- Vehicle dynamics
- Tyres
- Vehicle balance
- Suspension geometries
- Push-rod and pull-rod
- Springs, anti-roll bars, and dampers
- Trackside adjustments
- Suspension component manufacturing
- Data analysis
8. Vehicle Assembly
- Reading assembly instructions
- Technical drawings and bills of materials
- Fastening systems and tightening torques
- Suspension assembly
- Brake system assembly
- Power unit and transmission installation
- Installation of vehicle systems
- Wiring
- Bodywork and aerodynamic components
- Final checks
9. From 3D Design to Manufacturing
- 3D CAD modelling
- Design for manufacturing
- 2D technical drawings
- Functional dimensioning
- Dimensional tolerances
- Geometric tolerances
- Surface roughness and treatments
- Collaboration between the designer and machine operator
- Measuring instruments and dimensional inspection
Join the next edition
- Submit your application to receive the enrolment form link and tips via email to help you prepare for the selection process.
- Complete the enrolment
- Take an online aptitude interview within 30 days.
- Finally, take an in-person selection test at the MTS headquarters in Lesmo. The written test consists of open-ended and multiple-choice questions covering mechanics, mathematics, physics, and vehicle dynamics.