Offered by the Audi Hungaria Faculty of Automotive Engineering at Széchenyi István University (Győr, Hungary), this cutting-edge Motorsport MSc program is designed for ambitious engineers aiming to master the science and practice of racecar design, testing, and operation.
In just one year, you'll complete 12 intensive courses structured into 6 focused modules. Each 5-week module combines two courses in a dynamic, project-based learning format, ensuring deep, hands-on experience tailored to real-world motorsport challenges.
To enrich your journey, you'll engage with renowned industry experts, including professionals with Formula 1 and elite motorsport backgrounds, through exclusive 1–2 day workshops and Q&A sessions on specialized topics.
Ready to shift your engineering career into top gear?
Apply now and become part of the next generation of motorsport innovators.
Duration: 1 year
Next start date: February 2026
Number of courses: 12
Format: 6 Modules of 5 weeks length,
with 2 courses covered in each
Learn from Motorsport’s Leading Experts
Throughout the program, students will have the exceptional opportunity to learn directly from renowned motorsport professionals with current or former Formula 1 experience. These exclusive sessions feature expert-led lectures or hands-on workshops focused on deep-dive topics in motorsport and F1.
Founder and owner of OptimumG, former F1/
Indycar race engineer
Claude Rouelle
Claude Rouelle is a world renown expert of race vehicle dynamics simulations, who has worked with several F1 and Indycar drivers among amny others. Claude is the founder and owner of OptimumG, a company focussing on the developemnt of laptime simulation software OptimumLap, tire modeling software OptimumTire and suspension design software OptimumKinematics.
Aston Martin F1 Team (2023 – present), Red Bull Racing (2014-23), Marussia F1 Team (2011-14)
Andor Hegedűs
Andor Hegedűs has over 13 years of experience in F1, currently working as Senior Project Designer at Aston Martin F1 Team. Prior to this, he has worked 9 years at Red Bull Racing, where he was responsible for developing pit stop technologies, enabling RB to break the world record fastest pit stop time 3 times, Between 2011-2014, Andor was a Mechanical Design Engineer at Marussia F1 Team. Andor is a graduate of Oxford-Brooks University, where he obtained a BSc in Motorsport Engineering in 2012.
Williams F1 (2024 – present),
Red Bull Racing F1 (2015-18)
Dr. Sándor Kling
Sándor Kling is currently an engineer at the Williams F1 team, who also worked at the Red Bull Racing F1 team between 2015-2018. From the beginning of 2015, he first worked on the Red Bull RB11 car as a structural analyst. His main task was to check the strength, stiffness and regularity of the components, as well as to tune the characteristics of the components. He worked on all parts of the car: among others the aerodynamic elements, chassis, cockpit elements, engine parts, hydraulic parts, etc. In several seasons, his main task was the design of the front wing, from the conceptual phase to the developments during the racing season. He got a PhD from the Technical University of Budapest in 2015 in the area of polymer composites.
Sauber Petronas Engineering F1 (1999-2001),
Audi Sport (2002 – 2009)
Thorsten Pfeffer
Thorsten Pfeffer is currently the Head of Powertrain Developmet at Audi Hungaria, with extensive Motorsport experience. Between 1999.2001, he was the Head of Research and Development at the Sauber Petronas Engineering’s F1 team, followed by a period at Audi Sport, where he directly contributed to 6 Le Mans victories between 2002-2008. Since 2012, Thorsten has held several key positions related to engine development and vehicle integration at Audi AG.
Hands-On Experience with Real Motorsport Teams
As part of the program, students will gain practical, real-world experience by collaborating with one of our Partner Race Teams or industry partners. These partnerships offer the chance to tackle real engineering challenges through course-related projects or full MSc theses, defined by the teams themselves. Students will work closely with team members, engage in professional consultations, and may even visit race teams, test sessions, or live events. It's a unique opportunity to build your thesis and your motorsport career—on the track, not just in the classroom.
Radical Motorsport Hungary Team
Radical Motorsport Hungary is a subsidiary of Radical Motorsports in England, which provides high performance racecars for customer racing in 36 countries. They provide cars in 4 categories between 180 - 650 HP, with racing history at the Le Mans 24hrs race as well.
M1RA Motorsport
M1RA Motorsport is one of the top teams in the TCR (Touring Car Racing) series, winning TCR International in 2017 and TCR Eastern Europe in 2020.
BirelART Hungary
BirelART is one of the top go-kart race vehicle manufacturers, which has racing car series carrying the names of Charles Leclerc, Daniel Ricciardo and Robert Kubica. Their Hungarian subsidiary is located in Győr and therefore are a natural partner in this program.
Arrabona Racing Team (ART)
Arrabona Racing Team is one of the top Eastern European teams in the Formula SAE (or called Formula Student in Europe) category. In the past 3 years, the team has landed podium finishes at the most competitive races of the series at the Hockenheimring in Germany or Red Bull Ring in Austria.
Courses Driven by Motorsport Professionals
Seven of the program’s courses are delivered by Guest Lecturers with hands-on experience in professional racing or the automotive industry. These experts bring real-world insight directly into the classroom, ensuring that the knowledge you gain is not only academically sound but also immediately applicable in high-performance environments. Each guest lecturer leads an entire course, offering around 50 hours of in-depth engagement through lectures, case studies, and practical sessions.
Dr. Barna Hanula
Course taught: Race Vehicle Engines
Dr. Barna Hanula is a former racing driver himself and an internationally renowned expert in high-performance engine design and development. He worked more than 20 years for engine development firm AVL - Dr. Schrick in Germany, which he later also led as CEO. He joined Audi Hungaria in 2011, and has served as Dean of the Audi Faculty of Automotive Engineering at Széchenyi University between 2015-2023. During his years in Germany, he contributed to the design of several iconic engines, including the 8 Liters 16-cylinder 1,183 HP power unit of the Bugatti Veyron as well as the Renault F1 engine in the mid 2000’s.
Dávid Bári
Course taught: Race Vehicle Testing
Dávid Bári is an expert in race vehicle dynamics, and together with 2-times World Champion Norbert Michelisz, the co-founder and CEO of the M1RA Motorsport racing team, which competes in the European TCR series. Between 2021-2023 he has worked at Hyundai Motorsport in Germany, where he headed the development of a fully electric racecar development program. Dávid is the alumni of the Formula Racing Team at TU Budapest, where he has held several positions.
Bettina Szelezsán
Course taught: Race Vehicle Electronics Systems
Bettina Szelezsán is an Electronics Systems Engineer at the World Rally Championship (WCR) team at Hyundai Motorsport in Germany. Bettina has prior work experience from Audi Hungaria in the modelling of electronic systems, as well as she is an alumni of the ART Formula Student team at Széchenyi University, where he was heading the Electronic department.
Dániel Boriszov
Course taught: Data Acquisition and Analysis
Dániel Boriszov is a Race Engineer in several touring car series, with over 8 years of experience in various teams. Presently he works with the 2-times World Champion, Norbert Michelisz at BRC Hyundai N Squadra Corse, coaches young Hungarian drivers at M1RA Motorsport and provides vehicle dynamics research services through his own company.
He is an alumni of BME FRT, the Formula Student team of TU Budapest, which he led as Team Leader.
Máté Matuska
Course taught: Race Vehicle Suspension Systems
Máté Matuska is a Vehicle Performance Simulation Engineer at STARD in Vienna, Austria, and was member of the team developing the 2023 Pikes Peak Open winner Ford SuperVan 4.2 and 2024 Pikes Peak winner Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck vehicle. Prior to this, Máté has worked at Audi Hungaria in the field of Multi Body Simulations within the Whole Vehicle Development department. Máté is an alumni of the Arrabona Racing Team at Széchenyi University, where he has held several engineering or leadership positions related to suspension design and Multi Body Simulations.
Nimród Ludescher
Course taught: Race Vehicle Mesurement and Setup
Nimrod Ludascher is the Co-Founder and COO of the BDN Automotive, which is providing state-of-the-art internal combustion engine development systems (combustion analysers), and advanced engine control strategies to a wide range of customers in all levels of motorsport, and automotive sector. He is a qualified Motorsport Engineer (MSc, Cranfield) with a large passion for internal combustion engines. He experienced in OEM engine calibration (base, emissions, OBD), developed engine controls (SW and calibration) for Koenigsegg Jesko and Gemera, and managing a motorsport tech startup since 2019.
Dr. Marcell Treszkai
Course taught: Race Vehicle Aerodynamics
Dr. Marcell Treszkai is currently an Engineer at Audi Hungaria’s Whole Vehicle Development department and a long-time guest lecturer of Race Vehicle Aerodynamics at Széchenyi University. He has extensive expertise in CFD and wind tunnel testing of multi-element airfoils from Canada. Marcell is a former alumni of the ART Formula Student team at Széchenyi University, where he was member of the Aerodyanmics team, dealing with full vehicle CFD simulations.
TUITION FEES AND APPLICATION
International student tuition fee:
7 000 EUR/year
Application deadline:
30 June 2025