Thomas Bates is an experienced electrical technician currently working as a garage technician for Haas F1 Team since July 2021, where responsibilities include installation and maintenance of electrical systems at grand prix events. Prior to this, Thomas served as an electrician and apprentice electrician at SSE Enterprise Contracting from September 2016 to July 2021. Thomas began their career as a customer assistant at Tesco from June 2016 to July 2017. Thomas completed education at Southampton Engineering Training Association from 2016 to 2018 and attended Noadswood School from 2011 to 2016.