Any mechanical engineers that have worked in F1/General motorsport

Hi everyone! So im preparing to pursue mech e in uni (im still 17) and hoping to work as an f1 engineer after uni, just wondering how many and how mechanical engineers become f1 engineers (but im open to learning about other jobs in general motorsport). I know the basics like joining a formula student to increase my chances and im planning to graduate from a universities popular within the f1 circle. But in general any pointers? Things I should know? (i lowkey think i might be romanticizing it a little haha) and again this is not only for f1 but general motorsport industries.
Thanks a lot!