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Case Study

Formula One Recruitment Project

Formula One Recruitment Project

The Situation

FIA rule changes forced a European Formula One team into producing their own car in terms of Design and Build. They were left with two choices:

  • Cease their operation or fall away from F1 altogether. 
  • Under tight timescales, VHR sourced a large volume of exceptionally skilled Technicians in just 1 week, all of whom met client requirements. 

The Solution

The Formula One team chose to push for the F1 grid, and with VHR began planning how to staff an entire design team, a wind tunnel operation and a hugely increased in-house machining and laminating production capability. 

VHR's On-site Coordinator assisted the European F1 team with the managing site staff and candidates directly. 

The Outcome

  • 11-year partnership - VHR still work with the Formula One team to recruit all Technical staff. 
  • 600 contracts placed - High volume of resources provided over 10 years. 
  • In 2019, VHR had 100 contract staff on-site in Italy and 25 on-site in the UK.
600
Contracts placed

Client Testimonial

“VHR has worked alongside our F1 team for 10 years, assisting greatly in relation to technical resourcing for our business. It has been a true partnership and VHR has been an important part of our success. We consider VHR a valued member of our team and highly recommend their services to any prospective client.”

HR & Legal Director

Formula One Team

“VHR has worked alongside our F1 team for 10 years, assisting greatly in relation to technical resourcing for our business. It has been a true partnership and VHR has been an important part of our success. We consider VHR a valued member of our team and highly recommend their services to any prospective client.”

HR & Legal Director

Formula One Team

“VHR has worked alongside our F1 team for 10 years, assisting greatly in relation to technical resourcing for our business. It has been a true partnership and VHR has been an important part of our success. We consider VHR a valued member of our team and highly recommend their services to any prospective client.”

HR & Legal Director

Formula One Team

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