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Originally Posted by Motorsport Prospects
I always thought so but from what I hear when I talk to the mechanics and engineers a lot of it is on the job training. The basics tend to be the same, there is just more opportunity for experimentation as you move up and it is learnt in a mentoring type of situation from senior to junior. It does not seem to be as big an issue as I would have thought.
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i've always heard opposite from people who have worked in both open and spec formulae. spec series are nowhere near as complicated or challenging from an engineering perspective and the limited parameters stop both drivers and engineers from properly exploring and learning.
formula fords were complicated in the right way, and straight forward in the right way. none of the faff with wings and aero, loads of variation and learning space with mechanical setup. and relatively cheap to test so people inside and outside the car can actually *learn* and develop.
also, the idea that it's mostly about networking is true to a point. we're in an incredibly small sport where it's hard not to make a vast number of contacts. otoh, you can network all you want but if you're not a good engineer or mechanic you're not going to get anywhere.