Racing Driver
28AI USED FOR28%moving to73%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£20,000 - £30,000
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
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CAREERMASH (EN)FROM ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY →
Racing Driver
Racing drivers and motorsport engineers work together to go as fast as possible on track. Drivers need quick reactions, nerves of steel, and absolute focus. Engineers design and build the cars that make it happen, testing every part to squeeze out extra speed and keep the car safe.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI is used for very little of this work today
Hands-on work, caring for people and dealing with the real world are among the hardest things to automate, and this job leans on them. We have not yet formally classified its moat, so we make no claim either way, but the exposure score speaks for itself.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Racing DriverAt this stage, you’ll start competing in local races and karting events, honing your driving skills and gaining valuable experience on the track.£20,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEProfessional Racing DriverAs a professional, you’ll participate in national competitions, work with teams to improve your performance, and seek sponsorships to support your racing career.£30,000 - £100,000
3PEAK CAREERFormula 1 DriverAt the peak of your career, you’ll be racing in the highest echelons of motorsport, representing top teams, and earning significant endorsements while competing for championships.£1,000,000+
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The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Astronautics and Space EngineeringThe University of Surrey · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£41,500 median
🎓Electrical & Electronic EngineeringColeg Sir Gar · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£40,000 median
🎓Electronic Engineering with a Year in IndustryRoyal Holloway and Bedford New College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£35,000 median
🎓Mechanical and Offshore EngineeringRobert Gordon University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
🎓Mechanical EngineeringThe University of Bath · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
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Music TechnologyLeeds Beckett University · DegreeAstronautics and Space EngineeringThe University of Surrey · DegreeElectrical & Electronic EngineeringColeg Sir Gar · DegreeElectronic Engineering with a Year in IndustryRoyal Holloway and Bedford New College · DegreeMechanical and Offshore EngineeringRobert Gordon University · DegreeMechanical EngineeringThe University of Bath · Degree