Automotive Talent Market Intelligence Report 2025–26
15 January, 2026
Summary
This report provides a data-led view of what Automotive, F1 and Motorsport professionals value most when choosing employers in 2026. Based on market research and live talent intelligence across the UK and Europe, it highlights how priorities such as compensation, work life balance, flexibility and project quality are reshaping recruitment and retention strategies across OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, EV programmes and high-performance engineering teams. The insights help employers better align their workforce planning and hiring strategy with what today’s engineering talent actually wants.