F1 in Schools rebrands to STEM Racing with  F1 in Schools is rebranding to STEM Racing and will be the latest organisation to be given the ‘supported by Formula 1’ designation. The STEM Racing programme will continue to help thousands of young students around the world in an exciting new era where it will distinguish itself as an independent non-profit organisation, while still harnessing the full support of F1 and the sport’s community. STEM Racing will continue to drive positive change and inspire the next generation alongside Formula 1, and the core mission of the programme remains to enable students worldwide to pursue STEM subjects in their education with a view to a potential career in motorsport. Through the programme, which is designed for teachers and informed by engineers, students aged 6-19 gain insight in areas of STEM through the creation of a miniature F1 car. Working in small groups, either within classroom learning or in extracurricular activities, students put their own version of an F1 team together where they are assigned roles and responsibilities, such as designing the car, manufacturing it, testing it, branding it, or even becoming the Team Principal to ensure everything runs smoothly. Teams then race against each other and present their cars and wider projects to a panel of judges. Operating globally, teams showcase their work in regional and national competitions, with the goal of competing in the prestigious World Finals. This year evolut1on, from Germany, were crowned champions at the finals hosted in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. The evolut1on team, and other select students, then had the opportunity to visit the FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS QATAR GRAND PRIX 2024 at the Lusail International Circuit to get up close and personal with the world of Formula 1. The programme will continue to bring students into the Paddock at Grands Prix around the world, providing hands-on experiences in the world of motorsport and insight from industry personnel. The support of STEM Racing further enhances the continued efforts by Formula 1 to provide opportunities for young people and those from underrepresented backgrounds to help break down barriers into the motorsport industry by embedding an understanding and excitement for STEM at all levels of education. From school programmes through to scholarships, the Formula 1 community works together to inspire the next generation to pursue their education in our outreach work.  Ellen Jones, Head of ESG, Formula 1 said:
"Education is the cornerstone of the future of F1 and this is why we are so passionate about empowering future generations globally to pursue their dreams in STEM and motorsport. The support for the STEM Racing will build on the fantastic work that has already been done over two decades and is the latest example of how we are continuing to make pathways for young people around the world to achieve their goals and show them what is possible." Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman of STEM Racing, commented: "We're delighted to become an organisation that is officially supported by Formula 1, continuing our mission to bring the excitement of F1 into classrooms worldwide – we aim to inspire future generations to explore STEM and unlock their potential through engaging events and hands-on experiences both on and off the grid.“
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evolut1on’ from Germany announced as 26 November 2024: The winners of the Aramco F1 in Schools 2024 World Finals were announced as evolut1on from Karl-Maybach-Gymnasium in Germany. The team of four students, aged 16 – 17 were awarded the prestigious title following a three-day competition against 54 other teams from 25 countries. Becoming the 19th recipients of the title, evolut1on were presented with the accolade by Nabeel A. Al Jama, Executive Vice President, HR and Support Services, Saudi Aramco on stage at a glittering awards ceremony at Dhahran Expo, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. Adding to the prestige of the occasion the students were honoured to have two-times Formula 1 World Champion and Aramco Aston Martin Formula One Team driver, Fernando Alonso, attend the Awards ceremony, giving the students an insight into his career in a Q & A session and meeting many of the teams in a tour of the Pit Displays. He then kicked-o the final races of the Knockout Competition and presented the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team supported “Best Newcomer Award” to the winners, Agilas, from the Philippines. 10 lucky students celebrated winning a coveted place in the Komatsu-Williams Engineering Academy, a global initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of engineering talent. The Academy’s first intake have been selected exclusively from this year’s World Finals students. By joining the Academy, students will gain invaluable experience and insights, benefiting from the combined expertise and resources of both Komatsu and Williams Racing.  The Aramco F1 in Schools World Champions title is highly recognized within the engineering and motorsport industries due to its rigorous judging criteria. Encompassing design, engineering, project management, innovation, marketing, and presentation skills, the multi-disciplinary challenge requires students to demonstrate a high level of competence and expertise across a range of subject areas. Many members of past teams who have secured the World Champions title have progressed to roles within F1 teams, including Lewis Fowler and George Stonor of 2019 winners, Evolve UK; Kyriakos Theofanidis of 2016 winners, Infinite Racing; and George and Max Britton of 2015 winners, Union Racing International, among others. With the award determined by scoring from a panel of over 60 industry judges, comprised of professionals from a range of industries, including STEM, marketing, motorsport, and education, the team achieved the highest scores across the board, and received particular recognition for their performance in engineering becoming the recipients of the Research and Development award, sponsored by McLaren. Commenting on their achievement, Team Manager, Theo Paulsen, 16, said: “We really didn’t believe we would win. We’ve spent over two years working on this and put thousands of hours into it, it’s just amazing to have beaten all these other talented teams. We’re in shock at the moment, we just can’t quite believe it, I think it will take a while to sink in. The experience has been so special and the hospitality in Saudi Arabia has been wonderful.” This year’s Aramco F1 in Schools World Finals was the first time the event has taken place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and has seen over 450 students and educators from 25 countries visit the Kingdom to compete. O icially welcomed by the Cultural Partner, Ithra, on Saturday, students visited the famous center to gain insight into Saudi Arabian culture before the next day’s competition. The event will conclude with students visiting Qatar ahead of the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix, for an exclusive pit lane walk at Lusail International Circuit on Thursday  Khalid Al-Zamil, Aramco Vice President of Public A airs, said: “This year’s Aramco F1 in Schools World Finals showcased just how much talent exists within this next generation of engineers and pioneers. Evolut1on did a phenomenal job to achieve the World Champions title. Having the event take place within our home country has made the event particularly special for Aramco as an organization, and it has been an honor and a delight to share our culture with these incredible young people.” Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman of F1 in Schools, said: “evolut1on truly shone throughout the competition, and we are proud to announce that they are our new World Champions. The standard on show was incredibly high this year, so to beat 54 teams to the title is just a brilliant achievement, and we can’t wait to see what they go on to do next.”   |
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