What is STEM Racing?

Headquarters: Brighouse, United Kingdom
Continues to operate as an independent non-profit organization, officially supported by Formula 1.
Some countries kept using the F1 in Schools brand until the end of their national finals of the 2025 season.

A multidisciplinary, international STEM/technology competition for students — the largest school-based STEM programme in the world.

Teams design, engineer and manufacture a miniature race car using CAD, CAM and CAE software.

Not only car speed and design count, but also:

• Manufacturing — precision and execution
• Reaction time — at the start
• Business plan — financial concept
• Marketing / Branding — public image
• Presentation — in front of the jury

Teams compete like real F1 teams with assigned roles — e.g. team manager, engineering, graphic design/branding, resource management.

• Promotes STEM subjects (mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, technology) with a view to possible careers in motorsport/engineering
• Combines theoretical school knowledge with hands-on experience, teamwork, business understanding and customer focus
• Increasing focus on sustainability and climate-friendly mobility
• Often supported by local companies, universities and business associations (workshops, mentoring, technical equipment, e.g. wind tunnel tests)