30 Second Briefing
Designed for teachers, informed by engineers, and supported by Formula 1®, STEM Racing is a one-of-a-kind educational competition that equips students with an incredible range of real-world skills. Modelled on the structure of a professional F1® team and aligned with the national curriculum, it transforms learning into an engaging, multidisciplinary experience.
1. Learning for every student
STEM Racing is designed to be accessible for students aged 9–19, with competition classes tailored to different ages and experience levels. Whether students are taking their first steps into engineering or are already developing advanced technical skills, there is a category to suit them.
Teams progress through a structured pathway, building expertise in design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, racing, and project management. As students move from Primary to Entry and on to Development and Professional Classes, the challenge grows with them, ensuring continual learning and progression.
2. A multidisciplinary project
While STEM is at the heart of the competition, STEM Racing offers opportunities for students with a wide range of interests and talents.
Each team consists of three to six members who take on specialist roles, allowing them to lead on the areas that match their strengths. Creative students can develop team branding and marketing strategies, while the financially minded can produce budgets and secure sponsorships, and aspiring project managers can coordinate team actions and deadlines.
The result is a collaborative environment that encourages and enables the individual to thrive, while learning that to work within a team is to know that it succeeds and fails as one.
3. Exciting events
For many students, the highlight of STEM Racing is the opportunity to compete. Regional events take place across the UK between November and March, giving teams the chance to put their car to the test against schools from their local area. Beyond the racetrack, students present their project work to panels of industry professionals, receive expert feedback, and gain valuable experience in communication and presentation.
Successful teams progress to the National Finals at the Magna Science Adventure Centre in Sheffield, and the highest-performing teams then earn the opportunity to represent the UK at the Aramco STEM Racing World Finals, competing on the global stage against dozens of countries from across the globe.
4. Formula 1® experiences
Supported by Formula 1®, STEM Racing opens doors to experiences that many young people only dream of. From paddock access and garage tours to exclusive industry events, students gain first-hand insight into the world of motorsport and engineering. These unforgettable opportunities are so much more than a prize or a day out; they are a chance for our students to see and feel the careers that could be within their reach.
With many STEM Racing alumni going on to secure roles within Formula 1® and the wider engineering sector, the competition provides a genuine pathway into industry.
5. Affordable and accessible
We believe that high-quality STEM education is for everyone, everywhere. That is why STEM Racing has been developed to ensure that all students are able to compete, regardless of budget or resource.
Schools can get started with a car building pack costing from just £25, while event entry begins at only £10. To further support participation, more than 15 universities across the UK are recognised as STEM Racing Centres of Excellence. These centres provide free access to specialist facilities, including CNC manufacturing equipment, wind tunnels, and full-length racetracks. Schools unable to visit in person can also receive manufacturing support through their nearest centre, ensuring every team has the chance to compete.
Ready to race?
Whether students aspire to be engineers, designers, marketers, project managers, or future Formula 1® professionals, STEM Racing provides an unforgettable opportunity to learn, compete, and grow.
Entry to the 26/27 season is now open, and schools can register here.
