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Postgraduate Diploma in Stint Management and Pressure/Camber Strategies

Online Postgraduate Diploma of 800 h in Stint Management and Pressure/Camber Strategies. 8 modules covering FIA Formula 1 Sporting Regulations, FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations and MoTeC i2 Pro. Assigned tutor and enrolment open.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Plan stints considering tyre degradation and regulations.

02

Calculate and manage tyre pressures.

03

Adjust camber and alignment according to the thermal profile.

04

Model tyre degradation and wear during a race.

05

Make strategic decisions in real time.

06

Balance pressure, camber and set-up for the stint.

07

Analyse race strategy results after the race.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Race strategist wishing to specialise in Stint Management and Pressure/Camber Strategies.
  • Track engineer wishing to specialise in Stint Management and Pressure/Camber Strategies.
  • Tyre engineer wishing to specialise in Stint Management and Pressure/Camber Strategies.
  • Performance engineer wishing to specialise in Stint Management and Pressure/Camber Strategies.
  • Data analyst wishing to specialise in Stint Management and Pressure/Camber Strategies.
  • Simulation engineer wishing to specialise in Stint Management and Pressure/Camber Strategies.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter motorsport.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • FIA Formula 1 Sporting Regulations
  • FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations
  • FIA International Sporting Code
  • ISO 8855
  • SAE J670
  • ETRTO Standards Manual
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Definition of a stint and its planning
  2. 1.2Tyre degradation per lap
  3. 1.3Fuel consumption and mass
  4. 1.4Pit stop windows
  5. 1.5Compound usage rules
  6. 1.6Mandatory pit stops and regulations
  7. 1.7Time lost in the pit lane
  8. 1.8Undercut and overcut
  9. 1.9One-stop and two-stop strategies
  10. 1.10Case study: stint planning for a Grand Prix
  1. 2.1Cold and hot pressure
  2. 2.2Gas laws and heating
  3. 2.3Prescribed minimum pressures
  4. 2.4Pressure control with blankets
  5. 2.5Effect on contact patch and stiffness
  6. 2.6Pressure and rim temperature
  7. 2.7TPMS sensors during a race
  8. 2.8Differences between wheels
  9. 2.9Adjustments across the weekend
  10. 2.10Practical exercise: calculating cold pressures
  1. 3.1Effect of camber on the contact patch
  2. 3.2Static and dynamic camber
  3. 3.3Prescribed camber limits
  4. 3.4Toe and its thermal effect
  5. 3.5Temperature distribution across the tread
  6. 3.6Inner and outer wear
  7. 3.7Adjustment by circuit
  8. 3.8Interaction with suspension stiffness
  9. 3.9Measurement on the alignment plate
  10. 3.10Workshop: adjusting camber according to the thermal profile
  1. 4.1Mechanical and thermal wear
  2. 4.2Front and rear graining
  3. 4.3Blistering and its prevention
  4. 4.4Performance cliff
  5. 4.5Linear and non-linear models
  6. 4.6Influence of driving style
  7. 4.7Track evolution
  8. 4.8Influence of fuel and mass
  9. 4.9Data from long runs
  10. 4.10Laboratory: degradation model using practice session data
  1. 5.1Pace monitoring
  2. 5.2Delta with rivals and gaps
  3. 5.3Undercut windows
  4. 5.4Reaction to safety car and VSC
  5. 5.5Strategy change due to rain
  6. 5.6Communication with the driver
  7. 5.7Tyre management in traffic
  8. 5.8Double-stop decisions
  9. 5.9Support tools for the strategist
  10. 5.10Practical exercise: simulating race decisions
  1. 6.1Balance between understeer and oversteer
  2. 6.2Effect on traction and braking
  3. 6.3Ride height and pressure
  4. 6.4Vertical tyre stiffness
  5. 6.5Trade-off between lap and stint
  6. 6.6Set-up for qualifying
  7. 6.7Set-up for the race
  8. 6.8Differences between circuits
  9. 6.9Experience of track engineers
  10. 6.10Case study: set-up trade-offs on an abrasive circuit
  1. 7.1Review of stints and times
  2. 7.2Comparison with the planned strategy
  3. 7.3Analysis of used tyre wear
  4. 7.4Thermal data and pressures
  5. 7.5Recording lessons learned
  6. 7.6Comparison with rivals
  7. 7.7Model updates
  8. 7.8Report for the team
  9. 7.9Preparation for the next event
  10. 7.10Case study: debrief of a failed strategy
  1. 8.1Circuit and data selection
  2. 8.2Degradation model
  3. 8.3Pressure plan
  4. 8.4Camber and alignment plan
  5. 8.5Pit stop strategy
  6. 8.6Neutralisation scenarios
  7. 8.7Race simulation
  8. 8.8Writing the strategy report
  9. 8.9Dissertation and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MoTeC i2 Pro, McLaren ATLAS, Python (pandas), MATLAB, OptimumLap, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for analysing long runs in free practice, measuring pressures and temperatures in the pit lane, and simulating race strategy. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry mentoring:teaching staff with a track record in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, OT cyber-security, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Circuit and data selection

Plan stints considering degradation and regulations.

Degradation model

Calculate and manage tyre pressures.

Pressure plan

Adjust camber and alignment according to the thermal profile.

Camber and alignment plan

Model tyre degradation and wear during a race.

Pit stop strategy

Make strategic decisions in real time.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Race strategistTrack engineerTyre engineerPerformance engineerData analystSimulation engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulation texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 800 hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is 10 to 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

You will work with MoTeC i2 Pro, McLaren ATLAS, Python (pandas), MATLAB and OptimumLap. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate the free alternative where one exists.

An own SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Please consult the recognition policy when you enrol.

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