STEM Racing

STEM Racing™, formerly F1 in Schools is an educational programme that combines engineering, science, finance, marketing, and teamwork, where students design and manufacture miniature Formula 1 cars to compete in a series of races.

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Who are we

STEM Racing™ is a global educational initiative designed to promote STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) skills through the excitement of motorsport. Participants form teams, where they take on roles such as engineers, designers, and marketing managers to develop miniature Formula 1 cars. The programme fosters collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving, allowing students to gain hands-on experience and develop essential skills while competing in national and international events. It can be run as a regular extracurricular activity or a project that complements an existing class.

Age

9-19 years old

Location

Nationwide, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, North East, North West, South East, South West, West Midlands, East Midlands, East Anglia, London

What do we do

Start a team! Create your own version of an F1 team with 3-6 members. School registration typically opens in the summer term and runs through to the end of the year.

Assign roles and responsibilities, with each member focusing on a specific area, such as car design, manufacturing, testing, branding, or even serving as the Team Principal.

Once your car is developed, you can compete in events to test your design, race against other teams, and present to a panel of judges made up of industry experts. Events start at the regional level, progress to national competitions, and culminate in the STEM Racing™ World Final in September for the top teams.

Want to get involved?

See the links below about starting a team and registrations along with how to enquire about getting your school involved.

How much does it cost?

The STEM Racing™ Model Block Car Kit costs £27.60.

Race fees are £10 for primary classes, £25 for secondary classes, and £100 for development and professional Class teams.

Funded by the educational provider. 

Enquire Start a Team Become a Volunteer!

Volunteer With This Organisation

Become a Volunteer via the link below! Anyone over the age of 18 can apply with specific knowledge or experience in design and engineering, enterprise, project management, brand identity, and verbal presentation.

Volunteer

Hear from Mary Aldersley, a Coordinator for Transmission and Component Assembly at McLaren F1, who competed in F1 in Schools at 16!

My main piece of advice would just be to give it a go! It genuinely doesn’t matter if you win or lose, the competition taught me such a wide range of skills – from designing, making, and racing the car to creating a business presentation, and raising money through gaining outside-of-school sponsorship. I had such a great time, and it was truly an eye-opener as to what I wanted to do as a future career

Frequently Asked Questions

The Inclusion Hub, developed by Motorsport UK and Mission 44, simplifies access to motorsport opportunities for young people, educators, and underrepresented groups. It offers clear pathways into the sport through volunteering, education, career resources, and community-building opportunities.

The Inclusion Hub is available to anyone looking to find opportunities in motorsport. However, the platform is aimed at young people that are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM).

The Inclusion Hub will help Motorsport UK and its partners deliver on their mission to make motorsport more inclusive, diverse, and accessible. By providing a comprehensive digital hub, we can ensure that young people, regardless of background, have the tools and opportunities they need to thrive in motorsport.

Use the platform’s search and filter tools to explore opportunities based on location, interest, or type (e.g., clubs, volunteering, jobs, or education programmes).

The platform highlights job boards, career guides, webinars, tips, and scholarships. You can also connect with industry leaders and organisations to build your network. Additionally, the platform features extracurricular programmes that can help you build valuable skills and enhance your CV—qualities that employers in the motorsport industry highly value. These programmes include volunteering, club participation, and hands-on experience through STEM-related initiatives, all designed to give you a competitive edge in your career development.

The hub is regularly updated with new opportunities, resources, and success stories to ensure users have the latest information available.
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