TEXT: "tom askwith  year: placement at mercedes amg hpp  Course: mechanical engineering  ""During my time on the team I have been part of both the Chassis & Vehicle Dynamics and Engine & Electronics teams, designing a quick-jack system, the chassis and most recently, the air intake system.  This year I will be on a Year in Industry at Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains, designing and testing the engines for the Mercedes powered Formula 1 cars, as well as some other very exciting projects.  In my spare time you'll find me out in the Peak District, riding mountain and road bikes, or playing guitar in a band in one of Sheffield's many pubs."""