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Austin O’Brien – Motorsport Engineering & Performance Consultant

Austin O’Brien is a race and performance engineer with over a decade of experience spanning karting, junior single-seater categories, FIA Formula 2, Formula 1 and the World Rally Championship. Across his career he has contributed to 10 World Championships across multiple disciplines, working within and alongside some of the most successful teams in global motorsport.

He is the founder of P1 Motorsport Engineering Limited, based in Athboy, Co. Meath, providing specialist consultancy, race engineering, car setup, 3D design and additive manufacturing services to drivers, teams and automotive clients.


Key Highlights
  • Engineering involvement in programmes that went on to win 10 World Championships
  • Experience from karting through junior single-seaters to F2 Technical Director / Chief Race Engineer
  • Former Senior Performance & Simulation Engineer at Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
  • Former Powertrain Dyno Test Engineer for Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 hybrid power unit development
  • Race Engineer at Arden International, achieving driver championships with Mitch Evans and Daniil Kvyat
  • Founder of P1 Motorsport Engineering, delivering high-level engineering services, track car hire and advanced 3D printing solutions
Core Expertise
Austin’s consultancy work focuses on delivering high-quality, data-driven engineering solutions across:
  • Race Engineering & Performance – event engineering, run-plan design, tyre and strategy modelling, setup optimisation, driver coaching, and competitive analysis
  • Vehicle Dynamics & Simulation – car modelling, correlation, setup tools, data structures and decision-support systems
  • Powertrain & Dyno Testing – test planning, automation, reliability tracking and hybrid PU development support
  • Engineering Systems & Process – implementing F1-standard debrief structures, fault tracking, data discipline and engineering workflows in teams of any size
  • 3D CAD & Additive Manufacturing – rapid design and production of paddock and vehicle components through in-house scanning, CAD and printing capability
He works with teams, manufacturers, category organisers and private clients seeking to raise engineering standards, improve performance and make better technical decisions.


Career Overview
Founder & Principal – P1 Motorsport Engineering Ltd
Ireland
Leads the company’s engineering services, track car programmes and additive manufacturing capability, supporting drivers and teams across karting, touring cars and junior formulae.

Technical Leadership – FIA Formula 2
Europe
Served as Technical Director / Chief Race Engineer, responsible for full-car performance, engineering processes, setup philosophy, race strategy and multi-car programme execution.

Senior Performance & Simulation Engineer – Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
UK
Worked within the Vehicle Dynamics & Performance Group, focusing on simulation tools, modelling, correlation and performance analysis.

Powertrain Dyno Test Engineer – Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1
UK
Led hybrid power-unit dyno test programmes covering performance, reliability and correlation to track running.

Race Engineer – Arden International
Junior Single-Seaters
Race engineered multiple drivers, achieving championship wins with Mitch Evans and Daniil Kvyat.

Karting & Early Career
Developed young drivers and supported grassroots programmes in kart setup, data analysis and coaching.

Available for Consultancy
Austin is available for:
  • High-level motorsport consultancy and performance projects
  • Race engineering support (seasonal or per-event)
  • Simulation, vehicle dynamics and performance modelling
  • Powertrain test development and process improvement
  • Engineering system design and team development
  • Technical input for motorsport businesses and investors
  • Bespoke engineering, CAD and 3D-printed component solutions