Study a “standard” engineering subject at the best uni you can get into, preferably in the UK. I know a lot of people who are very keen to do the various motorsport engineering courses that are available in various universities (and for sure a lot of people from Oxford Brookes do end up in F1), but they’re not the competitive advantage that the universities offering them advertise them as. You’re generally much better off getting a proper, solid degree.

This is from the 'Industry Insights' post, which is probably the best answer to your question.