What is F1 in Schools?

The F1 in Schools challenge in North America is an annual STEM competition that challenges students from across the US and Canada at the regional and national level. The competition features several ‘project elements,’ detailed below and two classes of competition. It may looks like a lot for a team of three to six students, but many talented students rise to the challenge each year and produce incredible products! Are you ready for the challenge?

Project Elements

Every F1 in Schools team works throughout the year to develop their team’s branding and identity and unique car design. All their hardwork and dedication is summed up via the Project Elements they submit for regional and national competitions.

Verbal Presentation

Teams give a 5-minute (Development Class) or 10-minute (Professional Class) Verbal Presentation on their team and its work - detailing project challenges, innovations, and their journey.

Design and Manufacture an F1 in Schools Car

Teams develop a 1/20th scale F1 car that must comply with the extensive technical regulations. Teams must balance legality with their need for speed!

Reaction and Knockout Racing

At competitions, students step into the Driver’s Seat and ‘launch’ their cars during head-to-head reaction racing. The top 16 teams after two days of competition compete in a double-elimination bracket for the title of Knockout Champions - and the bragging rights that come with having the fastest car and reaction time under pressure.

Enterprise and Engineering Portfolios

In addition to an engineering portfolio to detail their testing, car development, and manufacturing, teams must develop a 10-page enterprise portfolio. The enterprise portfolio outlines the team’s branding and identity, budget and fundraising efforts, marketing plan, and project management.

Pit Display

The team create a Pit Display for the competitions which outlines the highlights of their team. Pit Displays showcase their engineering, marketing materials, and more to fellow competitors, event guests, event sponsors, and judges.

Engineering Interview

At competition teams undergo an Engineering Interview with industry experienced engineers to defend their car’s design. Teams also showcase testing that they performed, the CAD development, and manufacturing procedures.

Interested in Learning More?

Have we piqued your interest? Great! If you’d like to find out more about getting started with F1 in Schools…

Check out the Competition Classes Page to learn about the different levels of the competition!
Check out our Informational Packet. In it you’ll find more information about the competition, important considerations, and the steps to get your team started on your way to competition!
Follow us on social media to stay up to date on updates!
Visit the Rules and Regulations tab to learn more specifics about the competition!
Learn more about the Primary STEM Project for younger students!
Reach out to us with any questions you may have at info@F1inSchoolsNA.org. We love helping new teams and interested students!

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