- Renowned experts such as Mario Manganelli, with vast experience in Formula 1® and MotoGP™, have already shared their knowledge. In the near future, leading figures such as Silvia Gaiani and Sergio Rinland will join them.
- The masterclasses, which cover everything from conceptual engine design to materials engineering and car dynamics, provide an ideal all-round education for future racing engineers.
As usual, students on the Master’s Degree in Motorsport Engineering at Monlau Motul Technical School have the unique opportunity to receive various master classes from renowned experts in the sector. In their training process as future racing engineers, students receive comprehensive teaching that combines theory with practice, in an exhaustive syllabus consisting of 350 class hours, with the opportunity to learn from a wide variety of specialists throughout the programme.
Leading professionals have already passed through the classrooms, such as Mario Manganelli, an engineering consultant who has held important positions at Mercedes F1 AMG, Aprilia MotoGP and WorldSBK, and KTM MotoGP Project V4. His lecture focused on the conceptual design of engines, with special emphasis on understanding subsystems, components and circuits such as cooling, lubrication and pneumatic valve train. His presentation concluded with a speed analysis, for which CFD simulation of a 3D intake duct was used.
Silvia Gaiani, an expert in materials engineering and CEO of V System, will offer her knowledge in exhaust system design and high-tech assemblies in October. With an outstanding track record at Akrapovic and Ducati Motor Holding, Gaiani will provide an in-depth theoretical explanation of metallic materials and alloys, with a special emphasis on the crucial properties in high-level competition based on materials engineering.
In November, it will be the turn of a true industry leader: Sergio Rinland, an engineer with an impressive track record in Formula 1®, including his role as head of design at Dallara F1 Team, Sauber Racing, Arrows GP and Brabham F1 Team, where he was also track engineer. He also served as technical director at Fondmetal F1 Team, Opel Team Rosberg DTM, Cheever Racing and Team Modena. His lectures will focus on car dynamics and aerodynamics, covering topics such as tyres, suspensions and weight distribution, as well as the dynamic effects present in any vehicle.
There are also many other figures who have passed through the classrooms of Monlau Motul. This is the case of Xavier Soldevila, Vehicle Performance Engineer in the KTM MotoGP team; Xavi Palacín, Team Leader Development in the KTM Moto3 WC team; Dani Gratacós, Race and Development Engineer in the Prodrive team in the Dakar Rally; Sergi Borrull, Race Engineer in the MT Helmets MSI Moto2 WC team; Marc Nadal, Race Engineer and Damper Technician; Albert Talamino, Data Engineer in the Honda LCR MotoGP team; and Carles Martínez, Motorsport Engineer in F1, F2 and FE. In addition, Monlau’s own teachers, such as David Simón, Max Moro and Nicolás Viqueira, also contribute their extensive experience in the different technical areas.
Internships and final project: the culmination of learning in motorsport
The Master in Motorsport Engineering at Monlau Motul is moving towards its final stage with the preparation of the final internships in motorsport and motorcycling. These sessions, which take place on a track, are a key opportunity for students to apply everything they have learned throughout the course.
In parallel to the internships, students work on their final project, which consists of creating the management and analysis tools necessary to organize an event, which will allow them to act with complete independence in the following track days . In other words, they must apply all the theory from the previous subjects and demonstrate their ability to connect it in a real environment.
Thus, this master’s degree is presented as an unrivalled training platform. The cycle of master classes, together with motorcycle and car internships, consolidates the program as a reference in the training of competition engineers.
