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Master (MBA) · Motorsport Management

Master (MBA) in Motorsport Management

Ten months. Nine modules covering the complete business of motorsport, from strategy and finance to governance, marketing, commercial, operations, innovation and leadership.

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Qualification
Master (MBA)
Duration
10 months
Format
Madrid / Online
Intake
October 2026
Why choose our MBA

Built for the business of Motorsport.

We train future professionals in finance, management, marketing, law, operations and leadership, applied directly to the Motorsport.

We use the case method and experiential learning to prepare leaders who can make tough decisions under pressure, taught by a blend of renowned academics and active motorsport executives.

Mechanics preparing a Formula 1 car in the garage

Business of Motorsport

Strategy, finance, marketing, law, operations and leadership, every subject taught through the lens of motorsport.

The case method

Real cases and live decisions under pressure, so you graduate ready to lead, negotiate and execute from day one.

Taught from inside the sport

Faculty drawn from F1, MotoGP and Formula E teams, federations, promoters, sponsors and media organisations.

What you'll master

The skills to run any motorsport organisation.

Strategy and management

Lead the integral management of any team, competition or motorsport organisation with a strategic, international perspective.

Finance and cost control

Master budgets, cost-cap frameworks, revenue models and corporate finance across teams, championships and the wider industry.

Marketing, media and sponsorship

Grow audiences, secure sponsors, monetise media rights and build brand partnerships that fund and scale the sport.

Law, governance and compliance

Navigate sporting, technical and financial regulations, contracts and the governance frameworks that shape motorsport.

Events and operations

Deliver race weekends and high-performance operations, venues, logistics, hospitality and team performance.

Innovation, data and AI

Apply data analytics, AI, e-sports and digital business models to decision-making, performance and fan experience.

Faculty

Taught by people working inside the sport today.

A blend of renowned academics and active motorsport executives, from the FIA, F1 teams, Formula E and beyond, ensuring academic rigour and real-world insight in every session.

Pablo MartinoFIA

Pablo Martino

Head of Championship · FIA

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Philippe BelairFIA

Philippe Belair

Deputy Director, Circuit Sport activities · FIA

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Fernando SotomayorAlpine F1

Fernando Sotomayor

Senior Commercial Manager · Alpine F1

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Alba SafontWilliams Racing

Alba Safont

Business Development Manager · Williams Racing

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Claudi ViladrichFormula E

Claudi Viladrich

Media Sales Director · Formula E

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Ignacio CalcedoFormula E

Ignacio Calcedo

Director · Formula E

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Victor RuzMcLaren

Victor Ruz

Former Design and Strategy Manager · McLaren

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Guillaume VergnasSTRYKE Solutions

Guillaume Vergnas

Founder and Managing Director · STRYKE Solutions

Former Head of Merchandising, Licensing, Esports and Web3 · Alpine F1 Team

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Mark GrimesFastworld Sports Marketing

Mark Grimes

CEO, Fastworld Sports Marketing · former Williams F1

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Arthur LoyeFIM

Arthur Loye

Senior Legal Advisor · FIM

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Pau RuizCircuit de Barcelona

Pau Ruiz

Former Events Manager · Circuit de Barcelona

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Achille DulacAlpine F1

Achille Dulac

Head of Partnership Acquisitions · Alpine F1

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Dima BaradhyFormula 1

Dima Baradhy

Associate Director of Sales · Formula 1

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Joaquín Danvila

Joaquín Danvila

Director · Deusto Executive Education

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Immersion trip

Exclusive global immersion trip

Throughout the MBA, students gain direct exposure to the business of motorsport through an exclusive industry immersion trip designed to connect academic learning with real-world practice.

From championship headquarters and team facilities to live race weekends, this trip provides unique access to the commercial, operational, and strategic side of elite motorsport.

MBA students on the motorsport immersion trip

Industry Access

  • Visits to championship headquarters
  • Team facilities and paddock access
  • Executive roundtables with industry leaders

Live Race Experience

  • Attend world-class motorsport events
  • VIP hospitality access
  • Behind-the-scenes operational insights

Networking Opportunities

  • Connect with senior executives
  • Meet team principals, commercial directors, and specialists
  • Build real relationships inside the industry

Applied Business Learning

  • Real-world business cases
  • Commercial strategy workshops
The curriculum

Nine modules. The complete business of motorsport.

Across ten months, the programme moves from business foundations to governance, finance, commercial strategy, operations, innovation, sustainability and leadership.

Duration
10 months
Intake
October 2026
Format
Madrid / Online
Language
English
  • 1.1Introduction to the Motorsport Industry
  • 1.2Strategic Management and Business Foundations
  • 1.3Team Management and Economics
  • 2.1Championship Structure and Regulations
  • 2.2FIA Governance: Regulatory Development and Stakeholder Dynamics
  • 2.3FIM Governance
  • 2.4Stakeholder Management
  • 2.5Geopolitics and Global Motorsport
  • 3.1Financial Management in Motorsport
  • 3.2Revenue Models in Motorsport
  • 3.3Financial Regulation, Cost-Cap Frameworks and Auditing
  • 3.4Corporate Finance in Motorsport
  • 4.1Strategic Marketing in Motorsport
  • 4.2Sponsorship and Brand Activation
  • 4.3Media Rights in Motorsport
  • 4.4Fan Engagement
  • 4.5Commercial Strategy in Motorsport
  • 4.6Broadcast and Content Monetisation
  • 4.7Licensing and Merchandising
  • 5.1Motorsport Law and Contract Management
  • 5.2Sporting, Technical and Financial Regulations
  • 5.3Risk, Governance and Compliance
  • 5.4People Management and Teamwork in Motorsport
  • 6.1Circuit and Venue Management
  • 6.2Event Design, Logistics and Operations
  • 6.3Hospitality and Guest Experience
  • 6.4Team Operations and Performance Management
  • 7.1E-Sports and Digital Racing
  • 7.2Big Data, AI and Data Analytics in Motorsport
  • 8.1Electrification and Net-Zero Initiatives
  • 8.2Sustainable Events
  • 8.3ESG Frameworks and Social Impact
  • 9.1Leadership and Negotiation Skills
  • 9.2Effective Communication and Public Speaking
  • 9.3Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion in Motorsport
  • 9.4How to Prepare Your CV and Interview for Motorsport
  • 9.5Motorsport Careers Pathway
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Career outcomes

Roles our graduates are built for.

The MBA prepares you for leadership and specialist roles across the motorsport value chain, from teams and series to governing bodies, promoters, manufacturers and media.

Team / Series Managing DirectorCommercial and Sponsorship DirectorHead of Finance and Cost-CapMarketing and Brand Partnerships LeadMedia Rights and Broadcast ManagerEvent and Circuit Operations DirectorFan Engagement and Digital LeadSustainability and ESG ManagerGovernance and Regulatory Affairs SpecialistDriver Management and Talent Agency
Who it's for

Companies are looking for profiles like yours.

Roles across the motorsport industry that our graduates are built for, from teams and series to manufacturers, promoters and media.

Finance Business Partner

Atlassian Williams Racing
Grove, UKFull TimeFinance

Head of Sporting

Formula One World Championship
London, UKFull TimeBusiness

Sponsorship Manager

Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology
Milton Keynes, UKFull TimeMarketing

Marketing and Commercial Strategy Associate

Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1
Brackley, UKFull TimeMarketing

HR Business Partner

Audi F1
Zurich, SwitzerlandFull TimeHuman Resources

Specialist Brand Events and Experience

McLaren Racing
Woking, UKFull TimeMarketing

Business Intelligence Director

Formula E Holdings
London, UKFull Time · HybridBusiness

Marketing and Creative Director

Aston Martin F1 Team
Silverstone, UKFull TimeMarketing

Head of Sustainability

FIA - Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile
Geneva, SwitzerlandFull TimeBusiness

Financial Controller

FIA - Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile
Geneva, SwitzerlandFull TimeFinance

Partnerships and Sponsorship Manager

Alpine F1 Team
Enstone, UKFull TimeMarketing

Head of Licensing and Merchandising

Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1
Brackley, UKFull TimeMarketing

Commercial Partnerships Director

McLaren Racing
Woking, UKFull TimeBusiness

Fan Engagement Manager

Atlassian Williams Racing
Grove, UKFull TimeMarketing

Race Operations Manager

Red Bull Racing
Milton Keynes, UKFull TimeEvents and operations

Head of Legal and Governance

Formula E Holdings
London, UKFull TimeLegal

Data and Performance Analyst

Aston Martin F1 Team
Silverstone, UKFull TimeTechnology and Analysis

Head of Brand and Communications

Audi F1
Zurich, SwitzerlandFull TimeMarketing
Access and admissions

How to join the programme.

Admission is rolling and based on profile and motivation. No prior motorsport experience is required.

1

Request information

Download the brochure and speak with our admissions team about the programme and your goals.

2

Application

Submit your application and CV. We review motivation, background and fit with the cohort.

3

Interview

A personal interview with the admissions team to confirm objectives and answer questions.

4

Enrolment

Receive your decision, reserve your place and join the October 2026 cohort.

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Contact us

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Admissions and applications

Headquarters, Madrid, Spain

@info@motorsportbs.com+34 608 985 112
Admissions

Frequently asked questions.

No. The programme welcomes candidates from any professional background with a strong interest in entering or advancing within the motorsport industry.
No. The programme is intended for professionals with zero or more years of experience. Motorsport experience is welcome but not required.
It is a proprietary executive education programme designed and delivered by MBS. The qualification awarded is a private degree (título propio) issued by the MBS Academic Board, an executive, professional and industry-focused qualification.
The Master (MBA) is delivered in English. A Spanish-language cohort is planned for future intakes.
Yes. It suits recent graduates as well as early- and mid-career professionals looking to grow into leadership roles in the motorsport ecosystem.
It is the only executive programme with a motorsport-only curriculum, faculty from inside the ecosystem, and direct access to industry experiences.
Admissions open

Apply for the October 2026 intake.

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