The Altran Engineering Academy (AEA) competition, now in its seventh year, identifies and rewards technical excellence in engineering for F1, offering a six-month internship with Renault F1 as part of the prize.
Ralph was one of 11 finalists representing 18 countries. Following an entry assessment in which applicants were asked to submit a 500-word entry describing a technological innovation in one of eight key areas related to F1 development, finalists were asked to present their projects to an expert jury chaired by Robin Tuluie, Head of R&D at the Renault F1 team.
Ralph’s presentation was based on the possible re-introduction of turbo engines in F1 in 2013. His work looked at transforming a current F1 engine into a turbo compounding engine which recycles exhaust gases to produce energy. In doing so Ralph’s entry related to his MSc thesis project.
He said: “Getting into F1 has been a dream since I was very young. Now, with the AEA and Cranfield, I have the opportunity to enter this industry”.
Ralph has since realised his dream by being offered a job with Renault F1.
