Method 1 has introduced that its academic programme beforehand often called F1 in Colleges shall be rebranded as STEM Racing, however its core mission will stay to allow college students worldwide to pursue STEM topics of their training with a view to a possible profession in motorsport.
Whereas the re-branded STEM Racing programme will proceed to assist 1000’s of younger college students world wide sooner or later, it would distinguish itself as an impartial non-profit organisation, whereas nonetheless harnessing the complete assist of F1 and the game’s neighborhood.
The programme was designed for college kids aged 6-19, and targets to assist them acquire perception in areas of STEM by the creation of a miniature F1 automotive.
College students work in small teams, both inside classroom studying or in extracurricular actions, placing their very own model of an F1 crew collectively the place they’re assigned roles and tasks, similar to designing the automotive, manufacturing it, testing it, branding it, and even turning into the Workforce Principal to make sure every thing runs easily. Groups then race towards one another and current their automobiles and wider tasks to a panel of judges.
Working globally, groups showcase their work in regional and nationwide competitions, with the aim of competing within the prestigious World Finals. This 12 months evolut1on, from Germany, had been topped champions on the finals hosted in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
The profitable crew then had the chance to go to the F1 Qatar Grand Prix on the Lusail Worldwide Circuit to rise up shut and private with the world of Method 1.
New Title, Identical Mission. 🚀⁰⁰We’re excited to unveil our new title: STEM Racing – Supported by Method 1!⁰Welcome to the way forward for training and innovation. Welcome to STEM Racing – Supported by Method 1. 🙌⁰#STEMRacing #InspiringMinds #DrivingFutures #STEMEducation pic.twitter.com/X6JrV9vkMn
— STEM Racing HQ (@STEMRacingHQ) December 18, 2024
Reflecting on the announcement, Method 1’s Head of ESG Ellen Jones mentioned: “Training is the cornerstone of the way forward for F1 and because of this we’re so obsessed with empowering future generations globally to pursue their desires in STEM and motorsport.
“The assist for STEM Racing will construct on the incredible work that has already been finished over twenty years and is the most recent instance of how we’re persevering with to make pathways for younger individuals world wide to realize their objectives and present them what is feasible.”
Talking of the programme, FounderAndrew Denford, Founder and Chairman of STEM Racing, commented: “We’re delighted to turn into an organisation that’s formally supported by Method 1, persevering with our mission to encourage future generations to discover STEM and unlock their full potential.
“STEM Racing will carry the joy of motorsport and Method 1 straight into school rooms and thru hands-on occasions each on and off the grid the place we hope to spark a ardour for a future profession in motorsport in younger individuals world wide.”
