Let’s hear from the winners

William Priest

William won the original edition of the INFINITI Engineering Academy in 2014. He currently works for INFINITI Motor Company, developing new technologies for its automotive vehicles at the INFINITI European Technical Centre in Cranfield, UK. “The INFINITI Engineering Academy popped up while I was studying. I thought it was too good to be true – they can’t be offering me a car, a house, six months at a Formula One™ team and six months at an automotive manufacturer! Really, the whole process is so interesting – even if you are not a winner. Just the opportunity to do it is amazing.”

Daniel Sanham

Daniel is a 2015 winner of the INFINITI Engineering Academy. He is currently finishing his university studies, but has a contract to start work with the Renault Sport Formula One™ Team in July. “The INFINITI Engineering Academy prepared me really well, made me more confident in my abilities, and really challenged me. It wasn’t just pushing paper – they put you on jobs of importance right from the start. That means when I start in Formula One, where projects come thick and fast, I will be ready to go.”

Caitlin Bunt

Caitlin is one of two female winners of the 2016 INFINITI Engineering Academy. She is currently undertaking the first six months of her placement at INFINITI, working on projects to improve the ride and handling of INFINITI’S road range. “Everything I’ve been involved in has been incredible. I am honored to be one of the first female winners of the Academy. There aren’t enough female engineers who are visible to up-and-coming engineers in motorsport. I plan to use this opportunity to reach out to young engineers around the world.”