Our Success Stories
Opening students’ eyes to their dream careers, and setting them on the track to achieving a role within them, STEM Racing serves as a catalyst for pupil progression. And we have the alumni to prove it.
Antoan phu - Performance Engineer, Cadillac Formula 1® Team
Starting with no prior STEM Racing experience, Antoan and his team went on to become UK National Finalists in just four months, picking up three awards along the way. His STEM Racing journey helped him develop technical and teamwork skills, while giving him valuable insight into careers in engineering and motorsport.
Kyriakos Theofanidis - Junior Mechanical Engineer at Red Bull Ford Powertrains
Discover Kyriakos’ journey from growing up around his father’s rally team to becoming a World Champion with Infinite Racing at the 2016 STEM Racing World Finals in Austin, Texas. Explore how the competition helped him develop CAD, engineering, teamwork and problem-solving skills that supported his journey towards a career in Formula 1® engineering.
James Mitchell - PIV Engineer at Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1™ team
First exposed to STEM Racing in junior school, James got the competition bug and spent the next six years taking part - progressing from Regionals to Nationals and culminating in the Aramco STEM Racing World Finals 2023. Now working at Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1 Team™, his passion is now his full-time career.
Javier Gladstone Contioso - Mechanical Engineering Placement Student at Mercedes-AMG HPP
From winning Regional and UK National titles to competing on the world stage with STEM Racing, Javier developed skills that led to work placements with Williams Racing and Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains, before returning to Mercedes-AMG HPP as a placement engineer during his Mechanical Engineering degree.
Ryan Clabon, Mercedes-AMG HPP
STEM Racing sparked Ryan’s passion for engineering, teaching him hands‑on skills in design, testing, and problem-solving that paved the way to university, Formula Student, and a trackside career in Formula 1.
Logan Griffiths - Manufacturing Apprentice At Mercedes-AMG HPP
Currently working as a Manufacturing Apprentice at Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains, Logan Griffiths expanded his skills in CAD, CAM, and CNC machining during his time competing in STEM Racing, which enabled his team to reach the national stage of the UK competition, and secure his placement within Formula 1.
George Poulter: Mechanical Structural Analysis Engineer at Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team
Now working as a Mechanical Structural Analysis Engineer at Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, George’s role sees him leverage engineering theory and computer modelling to ensure the structural reliability, safety, and optimum performance of mechanical components.
Lewis Fowler: Graduate Design Engineer – Aerodynamics at Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1 team
Following a three-year F1 in Schools journey which saw him form part of Evolve UK - the F1 in Schools 2019 World Champions - Lewis has pursued his childhood passion for design and engineering all the way through university to a fantastic role at Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1.
George Stonor, Mechanical Structural Analysis Engineer at Red Bull Power Trains
Part of Evolve UK, 2019 World Champions, George had an incredibly successful journey in the competition, and is currently undertaking a placement year as a Mechanical Design Engineer at Red Bull Powertrains.
Mary Aldersley: Coordinator, Transmission and Component Assembly at McLaren Formula 1
Now working as a Mechanical Structural Analysis Engineer, George’s role sees him leverage engineering theory and computer modelling to ensure the structural reliability, safety, and optimum performance of mechanical components.
Emily Latham: Marketing Planning and Strategy Manager At bMW
Now working for BMW in the position of Marketing Planning and Strategy Manager, Europe, Emily explains the impact STEM Racing had on her career choices, the valuable skills she learned while taking part, and the unforgettable memories she made.
max Poulter: Mechanical Design Engineer - Internal Combustion Engine at Red Bull Powertrains
Following a successful season competing in STEM Racing, which put him in perfect stead to pursue his passion for engineering and motorsport, Max’s current position at Red Bull Powertrains is what dreams are made of and demonstrates just what can be achieved when you pursue your ambitions.
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