As planning for the new World Endurance Championship (WEC) season starts, the paddock buzzes with anticipation. Not just for potential lap times and podiums, but for engineers considering their career in 2026. Hiring in motorsport is a high-stakes game and nowhere is this more evident than endurance racing, where team cohesion, technical precision and adaptability are paramount.
Whether you’re a hiring manager building a winning crew or an engineer plotting your next career move, managing hiring risks is no longer optional – it’s essential.
Navigating Mid-Season Volatility:
September to November is where hiring risks spike as staff contract negotiations start for the up and coming season. This is where engineers consider their options for the 2026 season. Key factors such as money, desire to win and commitment to the team play a huge part in career decisions. Not considering your options now means when the new season starts in February you could miss out.
For a hiring manager – you could be faced with a huge hole in your 2026 team.
As a WEC engineer – you could miss securing a spot in the right 2026 team.
Here’s how to stay ahead:
For Hiring Managers:
Waiting until December to make hiring decisions leaves you exposed for the new season. With limited visibility into available talent, managing that risk becomes increasingly difficult. At Tiro, we don’t rely on chance, we map the markets proactively, talking directly with engineers, not waiting for applications to come in. We track availability, skills, and experience in real time, giving our clients the insight they need to plan ahead and respond swiftly to hiring challenges. We operate with strict confidentiality and unwavering ethics. We do not recruit engineers from companies we work with. That’s a core principle.
Whether you’re building a high-performing team or anticipating a potential gap, we are here to help you explore your options and secure your team the best, before it comes urgent.
As an engineer – looking for advice on career options?
Tiro is always open to conversations with engineers, whether you are considering a career change now or in the future. We take the time to understand your motivation, drive, goals and what will truly elevate your career to the next level.
Ultimately, hiring in WEC is a two-way street. Managers must mitigate risk by hiring with foresight, while engineers must manage their options with clarity and purpose. When both sides approach the process strategically, the result isn’t just a filled vacancy, it’s a competitive advantage.
Tiro specialise in long-term complex hires across the US and EU. We have covered areas from race & test engineering, performance engineering, trackside & factory electronics, vehicle dynamics. We support both hiring teams and engineers in ensuring they make the right decision.
Lets book a time to talk. We understand the motorsport way of working, therefore we are always available outside of core hours. Book a call with Tiro
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