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Master’s in Karting & Entry-Level Formula Racing

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in karting and entry-level formula racing, structured in 12 modules covering kart chassis, tyres, engines and transmission, kart dynamics, entry-level single-seaters, telemetry, driver development, race weekend operations, safety and budgeting, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 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

Describe the structure of karting and entry-level formula categories.

02

Set up a kart chassis according to the circuit and track conditions.

03

Manage tyre usage and pressures in karting.

04

Interpret telemetry data to improve the driver's performance.

05

Plan the technical operations of a race weekend.

06

Apply safety and driver equipment regulations in entry-level categories.

07

Draw up the budget and sporting plan for a season.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Karting race engineers.
  • Chief mechanics in formula teams.
  • Entry-level data engineers.
  • Kart chassis tuners.
  • Technical coordinators at racing schools.
  • Racing team managers.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming for a career in motorsport.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • CIK-FIA Karting Technical Regulations
  • FIA Formula 4 Technical Regulations
  • FIA International Sporting Code Appendix L (driver equipment)
  • FIA International Sporting Code (general sporting rules)
  • RFEDA karting regulations (Spanish Motor Sport Federation)
  • Snell K2020 (karting helmets)
  • AiM Race Studio 3
  • MoTeC i2
  • OptimumLap
  • Advanced Excel
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Kart and entry-level single-seater categories
  2. 1.2The driver promotion ladder
  3. 1.3Technical and sporting regulations
  4. 1.4Budgets and team structure
  5. 1.5Common equipment and restrictions
  6. 1.6Role of the engineer at grassroots level
  7. 1.7Training young drivers
  8. 1.8Calendar and logistics
  9. 1.9Differences between countries
  10. 1.10Workshop: season plan
  1. 2.1Chassis geometry and stiffness
  2. 2.2No suspension and its consequences
  3. 2.3Rear axles and their stiffness
  4. 2.4Track width and ride height settings
  5. 2.5Camber and toe
  6. 2.6Stiffening bars and their effect
  7. 2.7Chassis materials and fatigue
  8. 2.8Wear and loss of performance
  9. 2.9Flatness check
  10. 2.10Lab: chassis set-up
  1. 3.1Compounds and their thermal window
  2. 3.2Cold and hot pressures
  3. 3.3Evolution during a heat
  4. 3.4Wear and graining
  5. 3.5Choice according to temperature and track
  6. 3.6Managing the tyre set
  7. 3.7Temperature measurement
  8. 3.8Relationship with chassis set-up
  9. 3.9Common mistakes
  10. 3.10Lab: pressure management
  1. 4.1Two-stroke and four-stroke engines
  2. 4.2Tuning regulations
  3. 4.3Carburation and its adjustment
  4. 4.4The exhaust and its influence
  5. 4.5Sprocket and gear ratios
  6. 4.6Centrifugal clutch
  7. 4.7Maintenance and engine life
  8. 4.8Engine dyno
  9. 4.9Diagnosing power loss
  10. 4.10Lab: ratio selection
  1. 5.1Load transfer without suspension
  2. 5.2Lifting the inside rear wheel
  3. 5.3Ackermann effect and steering
  4. 5.4Oversteer–understeer balance
  5. 5.5Effect of driver weight
  6. 5.6Ballast distribution
  7. 5.7Behaviour in the wet
  8. 5.8Adapting to each circuit
  9. 5.9Translating the driver's feedback
  10. 5.10Lab: set-up study
  1. 6.1Architecture of the entry-level single-seater
  2. 6.2Suspension and its set-up
  3. 6.3Basic aerodynamics and wings
  4. 6.4Brakes and brake balance
  5. 6.5Engine and engine management
  6. 6.6Key differences from karts
  7. 6.7Driver adaptation
  8. 6.8Cost of the category
  9. 6.9Technical regulations
  10. 6.10Case study: initial set-up
  1. 7.1Affordable acquisition systems
  2. 7.2Minimum useful channels
  3. 7.3Lap and racing line analysis
  4. 7.4GPS and speed maps
  5. 7.5Comparison between drivers
  6. 7.6Detecting driving errors
  7. 7.7Simple reports for the driver
  8. 7.8Regulatory limitations
  9. 7.9Cost versus benefit
  10. 7.10Lab: analysis of a heat
  1. 8.1On-track training plan
  2. 8.2Specific physical preparation
  3. 8.3Mental training and concentration
  4. 8.4Use of affordable simulators
  5. 8.5Objectives per session
  6. 8.6Engineer–driver communication
  7. 8.7Managing pressure and the family
  8. 8.8Objective assessment of progress
  9. 8.9Transition between categories
  10. 8.10Workshop: annual development plan
  1. 9.1Organisation of the pit and equipment
  2. 9.2Verification checklist
  3. 9.3Managing sessions and timing
  4. 9.4Qualifying strategy
  5. 9.5Starts and opening laps
  6. 9.6Managing incidents and repairs
  7. 9.7Technical scrutineering
  8. 9.8Working with the stewards
  9. 9.9Team meetings
  10. 9.10Simulation of a race weekend
  1. 10.1Mandatory driver equipment
  2. 10.2Circuit protection
  3. 10.3Equipment inspection
  4. 10.4Age and categories
  5. 10.5Medical protocols
  6. 10.6Safety training
  7. 10.7Accident management
  8. 10.8Insurance and liability
  9. 10.9Safety culture
  10. 10.10Workshop: safety audit
  1. 11.1Season budget
  2. 11.2Equipment and consumables costs
  3. 11.3Sponsorship and returns for sponsors
  4. 11.4Driver communication and social media
  5. 11.5Relationship with professional teams
  6. 11.6Scholarships and support programmes
  7. 11.7Realistic return on investment
  8. 11.8Managing expectations
  9. 11.9Alternative career paths
  10. 11.10Case study: full budget
  1. 12.1Definition of category and objectives
  2. 12.2Selection of equipment and suppliers
  3. 12.3Technical set-up plan
  4. 12.4Driver training plan
  5. 12.5Data and analysis plan
  6. 12.6Organisation of race weekends
  7. 12.7Budget and sponsorship
  8. 12.8Progress indicators
  9. 12.9Report and defence
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: final 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: you progress at your own pace within each intake, making it compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and applied exercises. The working software is AiM Race Studio 3, MoTeC i2, OptimumLap and advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: test sessions at a karting circuit, telemetry analysis between runs and driving simulator work. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: CIK-FIA Karting Technical Regulations, FIA Formula 4 Technical Regulations, FIA International Sporting Code Appendix L, FIA International Sporting Code, RFEDA karting regulations, Snell K2020.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of the CIK-FIA Karting Technical Regulations, the FIA Formula 4 Technical Regulations and FIA Appendix L applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:AiM Race Studio 3, MoTeC i2, OptimumLap and advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:a complete season project, from category and equipment to set-up plan, driver training, race weekend organisation and budget, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Season plan
Define the category, objectives and equipment for a full racing season.
Chassis and tyre set-up
Set up a kart chassis and manage tyre pressures for a given circuit.
Telemetry analysis
Analyse the telemetry of a heat and produce a simple report for the driver.
Race weekend and budget
Simulate a race weekend and build a complete season budget.
Master's Thesis
Complete season project with technical, training and financial plans, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Karting race engineerFormula team chief mechanicEntry-level data engineerKart chassis tunerRacing school technical coordinatorRacing team manager
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with AiM Race Studio 3, MoTeC i2, OptimumLap and advanced Excel, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

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

A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the software, and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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