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Isaac Zerafa

Narellan

Summary

Ambitious and driven 20-year-old motorsports engineer with over three years of hands-on experience in GT World Challenge and Formula 4 championships abroad. One of three engineers in Australia selected to assist Ferrari Driver Academy in identifying the Australasian driver representative, showcasing expertise in high-stakes decision-making and talent evaluation.

Served as Head Engineer for a successful two-car GT4 team across consecutive race weekends, excelling in team leadership, task delegation, and performance under demanding workloads and tight deadlines. Proficient in data logging, ECU calibration, and race strategy development, with advanced skills in C++ and MATLAB programming. Recognized for delivering measurable improvements in car setup and performance through a combination of technical proficiency, analytical thinking, and strategic insight.

Work History

F4 Race Engineer

AGI Sport
  • Upkeep on Design and Engineering maintenance back at the workshop (Suspension Shocks & Calliper Seals).
  • Calculated and implemented car setups tailored per each round, track, and driver feedback.
  • Conducted detailed analytical reports for both Driver and Engineering team based on weekend/testing performance.
  • Enhanced car performance through sensor testing.

F4 Race Engineer

Kiwi Crosslink

Ferrari Driver Academy Engineer

Motorsport Australia
  • Help in the selection for Ferrari's Driver Academy through driver analytics and comparison.
  • Working closely alongside Jock Clear and the engineers in Maranello.

FR Americas Data Engineer

Kiwi Motorsport
  • Aided in Data Analysis during Formula Regional Testing program.

Chief GT4 Engineer

Valonte Rosso
  • Coordinated 2 cars across race weekends, including legality checks, tyre & fuel allocation, systematising the movement of the crew.
  • Car calculation and setup.
  • Strategy Calculation

Data Engineer GT3

Valonte Rosso
  • Collecting Data from the allocated car and conducting vital checks.
  • Creating tailored mathematics channels on the data logger to help address and/or find any underlying issues.
  • Creating C code or Matlab Code to swiftly collate a session's important data.
  • Endurance racing, fuel calculations, and aid in strategy.

Race Mechanic

Anglo Motorsport
  • Upkeep and maintenance on 2 cars entered in the Australian Formula Ford Championship.
  • Workshop maintenance on over 12 cars.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Majors (Mechatronics)

University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW, Australia
12-2026

Skills

  • Data Logging and ECU Calibration
  • Programming through C and Matlab
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Car Setup
  • Race Strategy

Timeline

F4 Race Engineer

AGI Sport

F4 Race Engineer

Kiwi Crosslink

Ferrari Driver Academy Engineer

Motorsport Australia

FR Americas Data Engineer

Kiwi Motorsport

Chief GT4 Engineer

Valonte Rosso

Data Engineer GT3

Valonte Rosso

Race Mechanic

Anglo Motorsport

Bachelor of Engineering - Majors (Mechatronics)

University of Wollongong
Isaac Zerafa