F1 in Schools News

NEW 2012-13 UK COMPETITION SEASON OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:33:21 GMT

NEW 2012-13 Season

The NEW 2012-13 F1 in Schools UK season has now been launched. The new rules and regulations are available to download from the website, see below for more detailed information. The National Final will be held at The Big Bang Fair, ExCel, London, March 2013. For more information on The Big Bang Fair click here. Regional competition dates are available on our website and will be updated regularly.

NEW Rules and Regulations

The 2012-13 season rules and regulations have now been released and are available NOW to download at www.f1inschools.co.uk. The rules inlcude a number of new changes for this season so please make sure you read them thoroughly before starting work on your project.

F1 IN SCHOOLS WELCOMES MONISHA KALTENBORN AS GLOBAL PATRON

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:27:05 GMT

F1 IN SCHOOLS WELCOMES MONISHA KALTENBORN AS GLOBAL PATRON

F1 in Schools�, the Formula One� Technology Challenge, welcomes a new patron for this global educational challenge initiative, high profile Formula One personality, Monisha Kaltenborn, CEO of the Swiss based Sauber F1 team.

F1 in Schools is privileged to have an illustrious roster of Patrons, with Kaltenborn joining an impressive roll call of Formula One names which includes Martin Whitmarsh, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Team Principal; Adrian Newey, Chief Technical Officer of 2010 and 2011 World Championship winning team, Red Bull Racing; Caterham F1�s technical chief, Mike Gascoyne, Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team principal, Ross Brawn and BBC Radio 5 Live presenter, James Allen.

Kaltenborn says of being a Patron for F1 in Schools, �F1 in Schools is an excellent educational programme which is introducing students to the many disciplines needed for careers within motorsport, offering an exciting and practical competitive environment to learn key skills used in racing, particularly within the engineering sector. �

Andrew Denford, Chairman and Founder, F1 in Schools is delighted to have the support of Kaltenborn for F1 in Schools, commenting, �We are very pleased that Monisha agreed to be a Patron of F1 in Schools. She is an excellent role-model for our students who aspire to careers within the motorsport sector and we value her association with our programme.�

The first woman to head up the business operation of an F1 team when she was appointed in 2010, Kaltenborn is also involved in the FIA�s Women in Motorsport Commission (WMC) founded in April 2010 and headed by Michèle Mouton. The WMC recently agreed to support F1 in Schools, presenting a trophy recognising female talent at the forthcoming F1 in Schools World Finals 2012.

�As a member of the Women in Motorsports Commission, I�m delighted to see that the Commission is now collaborating with F1 in Schools� says Kaltenborn. �I truly believe that this initiative will help to attract girls to be engaged in motorsports. I don�t see any reason why girls should not be successful there. What they need is the necessary level of support from their environment. I really hope to see a woman competing in Formula One in the future, fighting for victories.�

F1 in Schools aims to help change perceptions of engineering, science and technology by creating a fun and exciting learning environment for young people to develop an informed view about careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Students are given a brief to design a model compressed air powered F1 Car of the future using CAD/CAM. Cars are then manufactured on a CNC machine. Each team of between three and six students, brings together their work to present to a judging panel with a verbal and written presentation to support their model car, which is raced on a specially designed test track.

Work Experience Intern Required

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:03:32 GMT

Work Experience Intern Required

We are looking for a work experience Intern to join our Engineering in Motion team for two months from 1^st May to 29^th June 2012. The internship will be based on an exchange of services for experience in the running and operations of our two National STEM Challenges, F1 in Schools and 4x4 in Schools. The learning experiences the intern will gain include, marketing (including social media), event management, data input & control, telephone etiquette and project management. This internship is an excellent opportunity for the successful applicant to gain valuable experience, develop your CV and begin to create a network of contacts.

The applicant must be aged between 16 and 25 and able to commute to Savoy Place, London, home of Engineering in Motion. The hours of work will be 08:30 to 17:00 with a 1 hour lunch break Monday to Friday.

To apply please email your CV and a cover letter to contactus@f1inschools.co.uk no later than Wednesday 25^th April. Interviews will be held on Friday 27^th April at Savoy Place, London.

F1 IN SCHOOLS� SECURES SUPPORT OF FIA WOMEN & MOTOR SPORT COMMISSION

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:12:01 GMT

F1 IN SCHOOLS� SECURES SUPPORT OF FIA WOMEN & MOTOR SPORT COMMISSION

F1 in Schools�, the leading global educational initiative linked to the high-profile Formula 1� and wider motor sport industry, has reached a significant development in its history, with the announcement today of a ground-breaking collaboration with the FIA Women in Motor Sport campaign.

F1 in Schools is an engineering-based programme which challenges teams of students from 9-19 to develop a scale model Formula 1 car of the future, tasking them with designing, manufacturing, testing and racing their bespoke race car, as well as documenting their work with a pit display, written and verbal presentations.

The breadth of disciplines within the challenge, with roles for students interested in various aspects of STEM subjects, including CAD work, aerodynamics, manufacturing, graphic design and business management, has led to teams which are headed by girls, include girls and in some cases, are all-girl teams. The increasing popularity of Formula 1 with a younger audience, both boys and girls, has also resulted in the growth of teams which include girls.

F1 in Schools has a great track record of attracting girls into the competition with a year on year entry of over 34%. Last year at the World Finals 40% of the competitors were girls. The support of the FIA Women in Motorsport campaign began with sponsorship of a trophy at the F1 in Schools UK National Finals 2012, which took place on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 March. The trophy recognises exceptional female talent competing at the event and was presented by Sue Sanders, UK representative of the FIA Women & Motor Sport Commission (WMC). The winners were the girls from Adrenaline, a team from Robert May�s School in Odiham, Hampshire.

The collaboration will extend to the F1 in Schools World Finals 2012 which will be held later this year, with the FIA Women & Motor Sport Commission presenting a trophy to the best performing girls team. In addition, some of the F1 in Schools female winners have been invited to present at a seminar organised by the Commission in Paris in June of this year.

Sanders says of the WMC linking with F1 in Schools, �There are already many women involved in motor sport, but there should be equal opportunities and this will take time. F1 in Schools is nurturing young female talent interested in motor sport and exposing them to the many disciplines and skills needed for a career in the industry, whether this is in engineering, manufacturing, marketing or wider management opportunities. I am sure through their participation in F1 in Schools, increasing numbers of girls will consider entering the motor sport industry and help to achieve a better balance of representation for women in the future.�

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, adds, �We wholeheartedly welcome the support of the FIA and the Women & Motor Sport Commission and are proud that our programme is recognised as an initiative which attracts girls and shows them the variety of career opportunities available to them within motor sport. Our initiative can help them to learn skills which are necessary for entry into this industry and to be aware of the opportunities and dynamism which Formula 1 and other motor sport categories offer. Recognising exceptional female talent within F1 in Schools is a great way to further promote our programme to female students, so our thanks go to the FIA WMC for their trophy.�

The Challenge, in its twelfth year, was introduced to the UK in 2000 and since this time has expanded to over 40 countries, with millions of students taking part around the globe. Bernie Ecclestone, President and CEO of Formula One� Management gave his support to F1 in Schools by granting the challenge a world-wide protected trademark and a new logo in 2005. Since this time the initiative has built close links with all the F1 teams and F1 personalities within Formula 1.

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TEAM IGNITE BLAST TO VICTORY AND CROWNED 2012 F1 IN SCHOOLS UK NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:09:59 GMT

TEAM IGNITE BLAST TO VICTORY AND CROWNED 2012 F1 IN SCHOOLS UK NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

�Team Ignite�, a team of students from Dame Alice Owen�s School, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, jumped onto the top step of the podium at today�s F1 in Schools� UK National Finals, taking the National Champions crown and with it a place at the F1 in Schools World Finals 2012.

The team were the well-deserved winners in the UK Formula One-linked educational initiative which takes place in over 40 countries across the world, with judges praising the high standards of work and the excellence of the engineering employed to create the team�s scale-model Formula 1 car. The team won the Innovative Thinking Award and took first place in the Formula 1 Class of the competition, before capping their achievements with the ultimate prize, overall victory. The team were presented with an impressive glass trophy presented by Gareth James from the Institution of Engineering and Technology and tickets to the Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix courtesy of Silverstone Circuit. Each team member also received a TW STEEL watch.

The F1 in Schools UK National Finals, held at The Big Bang Fair, NEC, Birmingham, brought together the top 32 teams from around the UK, who had won through from ten Regional Final events held earlier this year. The teams had taken up the challenge to design, build, test and race a miniature F1 car, with the last two days being spent having their entries judged in a number of categories including scrutineering, engineering, verbal presentation, pit presentation and display, as well as the car�s speed being tested on the bespoke F1 in Schools test track, a 20 metres long drag strip, which the F1 in Schools F1 cars cover in just over a second.

Jon Perrett, Team Manager for Team Ignite, said of winning the UK National Finals, �It�s amazing. We can�t quite believe it. It�s the perfect end to two very exciting and fun days. We worked really hard after the Regional Finals, as we knew we had to improve in some areas if we were to do well at the Nationals, but we really didn�t expect to win.

�I think our car design was the main reason why we beat everyone today, as we had lots of innovative ideas and had done loads of research. In this competition it�s not just the car design though, as you need to score well in all the other elements, so we put lots of effort into our presentation, portfolio and pit display.

James Linwood, Design Engineer for the team, said of winning a place at the F1 in Schools World Finals, �It is unbelievable. I think I�ll be spending every waking hour developing our car design and turning it into a really fast car. We need to have a sub one second car for the World Finals. It�s never been done before and it�s really difficult to achieve with the tight rules and regulations, but it�s the goal we now have.�

The second placed team were Rush from Robert May's School, Odiham, Hampshire, a school with an impressive haul of three trophies, with the sister team of Adrenaline taking first place in the Bloodhound Class, which won them tickets to the Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix, courtesy of Silverstone Circuit and the girls from this team were also awarded the FIA Women in Motorsport Award, which includes a trip to Paris to present to the FIA Women in Motorsport Seminar.

In third place were DART from PETROC, Barnstaple, Devon, who also claimed the Fastest F1 Car Award with their car posting a time of 1.100 seconds. The team with the fastest Bloodhound car was Speedy Sixes from Ysgol Glan Clwyd, Llanelwy, North Wales. Their model car raced down the track in 0.662 seconds, to bring them the Fastest Bloodhound SSC Car Award and the team also took third place in the Bloodhound Class, with Team Oblivion from Devonport High School for Boys, Devonport being awarded second place.

First place in the rookie team category were Whittle Wonders from North Leamington School, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, who won tickets to the 2012 Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix, with runners-up being Stretford Aces, Stretford High School, Manchester, who also won the Best Sponsorship and Marketing Award. The Rookie Team 3rd Place Award went to Adrenaline Rush, Trent Valley Academy, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.

Other award winners were Fast Lane from Ysgol Friars, Bangor, Gwynedd who were awarded the Best Engineered Car Award and the Best Use of Solid Works Award. Best Research and Development Award was won by Adactus from Lutterworth College, Lutterworth and the Perseverance in the Face of Adversity Award was presented to Pegasus, Gleniffer High School, Paisley. The Best Team Identity Award was taken by Motion Racing from Ysgol Dewi Sant & Monmouthshire Comprehensive, St. David's, Haverfordwest/Monmouth.

One of the most nail-biting elements at the National Finals is the knockout racing competition which always produces plenty of surprises and this year was no exception. One of the students from each team triggers their model car to race down the track against the drawn opposition and it was a test of nerves for all the teams, with DART from PETROC proving to have the best combination of speed and cool. The prize for their performance was tickets to see the 2012 Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix, courtesy of Silverstone Circuit.

Andrew Denford, Chairman and Founder of F1 in Schools said of this year�s event, �It has been very rewarding to see the standards achieved by the students competing in F1 in Schools. This year we have continued to see the ever-increasing standards of work presented by the teams. And this has been right across the board, from the engineering approach, the research and design employed, the quality of the written portfolio and pit display, as well as the team�s verbal presentations given to the judging panel, which is probably one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the competition.

�The learning experience of F1 in Schools is almost unnoticed by the students as their enthusiasm and motivation to produce the best entry possible takes over. It is only when they reach this stage and reflect on their work that they realise how their skills have improved, whether that is confidence, 3D computer modelling expertise, leadership, time management, or knowledge and understanding of the STEM subjects which the programme is based around.

�My congratulations go to Team Ignite for securing a place to represent the UK at the F1 in Schools World Finals later this year and to all the teams, who are all winners in their own rights and should be proud of their achievements in this year�s F1 in Schools programme.�

F1 in Schools aims to help change perceptions of engineering, science and technology by creating a fun and exciting learning environment for young people to develop an informed view about careers in Mathematics, Engineering, Science and Technology. Students are given a brief to design a model compressed powered F1 Car of the future using CAD/CAM. Cars are then manufactured on a CNC machine. Each team of between three and six students, brings together their work to present to a judging panel with a verbal and written presentation to support their model car, which is raced on a specially designed test track. At the National Finals each team brought along a pit display, their cars and portfolio, as well as having prepared a presentation for the judges.

The cars race on a 20 metre track, with the F1 Class cars covering the distance in just over one second, a speed barrier which is yet to be broken by any student team since it was set by Team FUGA from Northern Ireland at the 2007 F1 in Schools World Finals, with a time of 1.020 seconds.Younger students design, build and race a Bloodhound car, linking with the upcoming British attempt on the World Land speed record, with the Bloodhound SSC project. The current record is held by Speeding Snails from Wilmington Grammar School, with a time of 0.620 seconds.

The F1 in Schools National Finals take place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters. F1 in Schools thanks Denford Limited, Jaguar, Institution of Engineering and Technology, Silverstone Circuit, The Big Bang Fair, Bloodhound SSC, TW Steel Watches, Dassault Systèmes Solidworks, City University London, Autosport International, Ferrari Europe, FIA Women in Motorsport, Engineering UK and Tomorrow�s Engineers.

Full list of winners:

National Champions	Ignite, Dame Alice Owen's School, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
F1 1st Place	Ignite, Dame Alice Owen's School, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
F1 2nd Place	Rush, Robert May's School, Odiham, Hampshire
F1 3rd Place	DART, PETROC, Barnstaple, Devon
Rookie 1st Place	Whittle Wonders, North Leamington School, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Rookie 2nd Place	Stretford Aces, Stretford High School, Manchester
Rookie 3rd Place	Adrenaline Rush, Trent Valley Academy, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Bloodhound 1st Place	Adrenaline, Robert May's School, Odiham, Hampshire
Bloodhound 2nd Place	Team Oblivion, Devonport High School for Boys, Plymouth
Bloodhound 3rd Place	Speedy Sixes, Ysgol Glan Clwyd, Llanelwy, St.Asaph, Denbighshire
Fastest F1 Car	DART, PETROC, Barnstaple, Devon
Fastest Bloodhound Car	Speedy Sixes, Ysgol Glan Clwyd, Llanelwy, St.Asaph, Denbighshire
Jaguar Best Engineered Car	Fast Lane, Ysgol Friars, Bangor, Gwynedd
Best Use of Solid Works	Fast Lane, Ysgol Friars, Bangor, Gwynedd
Best Research and Development Award	Adactus, Lutterworth College, Lutterworth
Perseverance in the Face of Adversity Award	Pegasus, Gleniffer High School, Paisley
Sponsorship & Marketing Award	Stretford Aces, Stretford High School, Manchester
Innovative Thinking Award	Ignite, Dame Alice Owen's School, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
Best Team Identity - The Chairman�s Award	Motion Racing, Ysgol Dewi Sant & Monmouthshire Comprehensive, St. David's, Haverfordwest/Monmouth
FIA Women in Motorsport Award	Girls from Adrenaline, Robert May's School, Odiham, Hampshire

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Alison Hill

F1 in Schools Press Office

Tel: 01327 856060

Out of hours: 07710 306588

F1 RACING IS NOT JUST IN AUSTRALIA THIS WEEKEND

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:24:17 GMT

F1 RACING IS NOT JUST IN AUSTRALIA THIS WEEKEND

The opening Grand Prix of the FIA Formula 1� World Championship 2012 may be taking place in Australia this weekend, but there will also be F1 racing in Birmingham with thirty two student teams competing for the coveted F1 in Schools� UK National Champions crown. This global educational initiative, the world�s biggest STEM competition, challenges teams to create their own scale model F1 car of the future and reaches its finale for this year�s competition at the Big Bang Science Fair taking place at the NEC.

The student teams are already winners, having beaten tough competition at Regional Finals around the country, to compete nationally. For the National Finals winners the challenge continues, with the title bringing the winning team a place at the F1 in Schools World Finals. The F1 in Schools challenge is well established, not just in the UK, but in over 35 countries and offers the ultimate prize for the World Champions of automotive and motorsport engineering scholarships at City University London. With the backing of Formula One from the series boss, Bernie Ecclestone, the prestigious Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy is presented each year along with the scholarships.

With so much at stake, all the competing teams have been fitting in many hours of work to prepare for this National finals event and will have had little time to watch the sport from which the competition takes its inspiration. Putting the finishing touches to their race car liveries, completing the final test runs with their new cars, rehearsing their presentations and printing their portfolios, the students will be dedicating every spare minute to the competition.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman of F1 in Schools, looks forward to the National Finals this week saying, �Every year I say that I am astounded by the professionalism, the innovation and the ingenuity of the competing teams and every year the finalists raise the bar in all aspects of their entries, whether it is a novel approach to marketing their team or the depth of research into the design of their wheels. The effort that these teams put into the search for the ultimate solution in design and the pursuit of speed never ceases to amaze me, so I�m very excited about this year�s final.

�I can�t predict the overall champions, but I do know that every team that enters F1 in Schools will have enjoyed the challenge set, will have experienced new skills, learned something about themselves and achieved success by producing their scale model F1 car. May the best team win.�

The competition challenges students to design, construct and race a race car of the future, made from a block of balsa wood, and powered by a compressed air canister. The car is raced over a 20 metre track and the fastest time is recorded. Aside from the on-track action, teams also produce supporting evidence of their design, develop a sponsorship and marketing campaign and produce team merchandise, with all these elements presented with their race car at the National Finals. Judges give marks in a number of categories and as well as the overall winner, individual category awards are also presented at the event closing ceremony.

The F1 in Schools UK National Finals 2012 take place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters. Amongst these are The IET, Jaguar, Silverstone Circuit, Autosport, Denford Limited, Tomorrow�s Engineers, SolidWorks and City University London.

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For further information contact:

Alison Hill, Press Officer, F1 in Schools

Tel: 01327 856060 Mobile: 07710 306588

Email: Alison@id-pr.co.uk

UK NATIONAL FINAL LIVE WEB CAST

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:27:16 GMT

F1 in Schools UK National Final 2012 Live Webcast Information

You are cordially invited to watch the F1 in Schools UK National Final live via WebEx on Friday 16^th and Saturday 17th March and see all the teams in action on the track.

To login to the F1 in Schools UK National Final live web seminar please click on the below link and use the below password to register.

F1 in Schools National Final - Day 1

Date and Time: Friday, 16 March 2012 10:15, GMT Time (London, GMT)
Event number: 845 092 687
Event password: winners

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO WATCH NOW

Day 1 Schedule

10:00 Welcome Briefing

10:30 F1 Day 1 Judging Session 1

12:30 Lunch

13:30 F1 Day 1 Judging Session 2

14:30 Red Bull Racing Presentation

15:30 F1 Day 1 Judging Session 3

18:00 End of Competition Day 1

F1 in Schools National Final - Day 2

Date and Time: Saturday, 17 March 2012 10:00, GMT Time (London, GMT)
Event number: 845 197 720
Event password: winners

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Day 2 Schedule

09:30 F1 Day 2 Judging Session 4

11:30 F1 Knock Out Competition

13:00 Lunch

14:00 Bang Goes the Theory Live Show / Judges De-Brief

15:15 F1 Awards Ceremony

16:00 Winners Photographs

ABERDEEN, KILMARNOCK AND PAISLEY SCHOOLS WIN THROUGH TO NATIONAL F1 IN SCHOOLS FINAL

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:35:15 GMT

ABERDEEN, KILMARNOCK AND PAISLEY SCHOOLS WIN THROUGH TO NATIONAL F1 IN SCHOOLS FINAL

Four schools shared the honours at the Scottish Regional Finals of the 2012 F1 in Schools� Formula One Technology Challenge, held at Adam Smith College, Kirkcaldy. Aberdeen Grammar School, Kilmarnock Academy, and Gleniffer High School, Paisley won the F1 Class, Bloodhound Class and Best Rookie Team Awards to go through to the National Finals. Collecting the most awards, but just missing out on a trip to Birmingham was St Mungo�s High School, Falkirk who took the Fastest F1 Class Award with Roadrage racing to victory in a time of 1.255 seconds and this team collecting the Innovative Thinking Award. A sister team, Dynamite, took the Best Team Identity Award.

Aeroflux 2.0, the team from Aberdeen Grammar School, were the winners of the Formula One class and showed their superiority by also winning the Best Engineered Car and Best sponsorship and Marketing Awards. In the Bloodhound SSC category Overdrive from Kilmarnock Academy took the top honours, as well as having the Fastest Bloodhound Car, with their model car racing down the special track with a time of 0.721 seconds, to take this award as well. Newcomers to F1 in Schools, Pegasus, from Gleniffer High School, put up a strong fight to take the Best Rookie Team award, as well as being presented with the Perseverance in Adversity award.

Full list of winners:

1^st Place Formula One	Aeroflux 2.0, Aberdeen Grammar School
1^st Place Bloodhound	Overdrive, Kilmarnock Academy
Best Rookie Team	Pegasus, Gleniffer High School, Paisley
Innovative Thinking Award	Roadrage, St. Mungo�s High School, Falkirk
Best Engineered Car	Aeroflux 2.0, Aberdeen Grammar School
Fastest Bloodhound Car	Overdrive, Kilmarnock Academy
Fastest F1 Car	Road Rage, St Mungo�s High School, Falkirk,
Best Team Identity	Dynamite, St Mungo�s High School, Falkirk
Best Sponsorship and Marketing	Aeroflux 2.0, Aberdeen Grammar School
Perseverance in adversity	Pegasus, Gleniffer High School

Rookie Team Claims Fastest F1 car Class Award

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:56:36 GMT

Rookie team claims fastest F1 car Class Award

Salendine Nook High School, Huddersfield won the Formula 1 Class in the

Yorkshire and Humberside Regional Finals held at TATA Steel, Scunthorpe, but it was Go TVA from Trent Valley Academy, Gainsborough, who impressed everyone at the Final This team won the Best Rookie Team Award, and stunned the competition by also taking the Fastest Formula 1 Class Car award in their first year of competing in F1 in Schools, with their model F1 car racing down the special track with a time of 1.263 seconds. �Kinetic� and �Go TVA� will be joined at the National Finals by the winning Bloodhound Class team, Racin� Strips from Ridgewood School, Doncaster.

Other winners at the Yorkshire and Humberside regional final were Fast & Furious from Castleford Academy, Castleford who took the Fastest Bloodhound Class Award, racing to victory in a time of 0.795 seconds. 5 Star from Winterton Comprehensive School won the Best Engineered Car Award, St. Chads tigers from St. Chads CE Primary School, collected the Best Team Identity Award and Hyperactive from Stokesley School won the Innovative Thinking Award. Top Chicks from Barnsley Academy collected the Best Sponsorship and Marketing Award, and sister team from the school, Mercury F1, Phoenix were presented with the Perseverance in adversity Award.

Nine Different Winners at North East Regional Finals

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:49:00 GMT

Nine different winners at North East Regional Finals

Nine teams collected awards at the North East Regional finals, with St.Bedes Catholic Comprehensive School taking the biggest haul of trophies with three awards, but Emmanual College, George Stephenson High School and Whitburn Church of England Academy taking the titles which booked them places in the National Finals.

Emmanuel College, Gateshead, celebrated winning two awards, taking the North East Region title in the Formula 1 class and winning Fastest F1 Car Award. Red Kite Racing, the team from Emmanuel College, will be joined at the National Finals by the winning Bloodhound Class team, Volitorial from George Stephenson High School, Newcastle. The Best Rookie Team, Zenith Racing from Whitburn Church of England Academy, Sunderland, will also compete for the UK National Title.

St. Bedes Catholic Comprehensive School celebrated when Evolved won the Fastest Bloodhound Class car award, Elite won the Best Engineered Car and Neon took the Innovative Thinking Award. Other winners at the North East regional final were Greenray Racing from Abingdon Primary School who won the Best Team Identity, Chameleon Racer from The Hermitage School, Chester-le-Street, who took the Best Sponsorship and Marketing Award, and Blazing Hares Racing Team from Durham Johnston School, winners of the Perseverance in Adversity Award.

Cambridge House Blitzes The Competition in Northern Ireland

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:52:03 GMT

Cambridge House blitzes the competition in Northern Ireland

Cambridge House Grammar School from Ballymena celebrated winning four of the six awards on offer in the North East England Regional Finals of the 2012 F1 in Schools� Formula One Technology Challenge, held at Ulster Museum in Belfast. One of the teams from the school, Zelos, took the Formula 1 class and the Fastest F1 Car Award. Zelos will be joined at the National Finals by the winning Bloodhound Class team, Blaze from Aquinas Grammar School, Belfast. CST from Ashfield Boys High School, Belfast, won the Best Team Identity Award with the other two awards being won by Cambridge House Grammar School. F1erce from this school celebrated taking the Fastest Bloodhound Class car award and sister team, Forefront, took the Best Sponsorship and Marketing Award.

Lutterworth College, Neale Wade Community College & North Leamington School win through to National

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:59:34 GMT

Lutterworth College, Neale Wade Community College and North Leamington School win through to Nationals

A team of students from Lutterworth College, calling themselves �Adactus�, celebrated winning two awards in the Central England Regional Finals, taking the Central Region title in the Formula 1 class and winning Best Engineered Car Award.

Adactus will be joined at the National Finals by the winning Bloodhound Class team, Team Revolution from Neale Wade Community College, March, Cambridgeshire, who were also won the Fastest Bloodhound Class Car award, having raced along the track in 0.673 seconds. The Best Rookie Team, Whittle Wonders, will also compete for the UK National Title, with this team collecting the most awards of all the teams in the Central Regional Final, taking the Innovative Thinking Award and the Fastest Formula 1 Class car, with a time of 1.167 seconds.

Other winners at the Central regional final were Infamous from Selly Park Technology College, Birmingham who won the Best Team Identity Award, Sonic Boom from Landau Forte College, Derby who collected the Best Sponsorship and Marketing Award, and Phoenix from Toothill School, Bingham who were presented with the Perseverance in adversity Award.

TWO ODIHAM SCHOOL TEAMS REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:57:35 GMT

TWO ODIHAM SCHOOL TEAMS REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS

Robert Mays School celebrated winning four awards in the London and South East England Regional Finals held at City University London, taking the London and South East titles in both the Formula 1 and the Bloodhound classes.

Rush, the Formula 1 category team from the school, claimed the Best Team Identity award as well as winning the Formula 1 class overall. The sister team, Adrenaline, recorded the fastest race time in the Bloodhound category to take the Fastest Bloodhound Class Car award with a time of 0.572 seconds. Tectonic Racing, from Latymer Upper School, Hammersmith, London W6, were the Best Rookie Team to join Rush and Adrenaline at the UK National Finals.

The London and South East regional final was hotly contested with seven teams winning the ten awards, representing five different schools. The winning rookie team, Tectonic Racing, also won the Perseverance in adversity award. The Best Engineered Car award was won by Speeding Snails from Wilmington Grammar School, Dartford and another team from the school, Red Shift, taking the Fastest Formula 1 class car award, racing down the track at 1.189 seconds. The Innovative Thinking Award was collected by Team Ignite from dame Alice Owens School, Potters Bar and the Best Sponsorship & Marketing award was presented to QE-Lectric from Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Faversham, Kent.

ROOKIE TEAM BEATS THE EXPERIENCED TO WIN IN NORTH WEST REGIONAL FINAL

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:22:06 GMT

ROOKIE TEAM BEATS THE EXPERIENCED TO WIN IN NORTH WEST REGIONAL FINAL

For the first time in F1 in Schools 10-year history a rookie team beat experienced teams to win the Formula 1 Class at the North West Regional Final held at Jaguar Land Rover this week. Stretford Aces from Stretford High School, Manchester blitzed the opposition taking the Best Team Identity Award and Best Rookie Award, on their way to securing first place.

Lytham St Annes� LSA Technology and Performing Arts College also had a strong showing at the event, their Spitfire team taking three awards: first place in the Bloodhound Class, Fastest Bloodhound Car and the Perseverance in the face of adversity award. Sister team from the LSA College, Velocity Raptor, picked up the Best Engineered Car and Fastest Formula 1 Class car awards, as well as coming second in the Formula 1 Class overall. The efforts of these two teams resulted in places at the UK National Finals in March, joining the rookie Stretford Aces to represent the North West region.

Full list of winners from the North West Region

1st place, Formula 1 Class Stretford Aces, Stretford High School, Manchester

1st place, Bloodhound SSC Class Spitfire, LSA Technology & Performing Arts College

Best Rookie Team Stretford Aces, Stretford High School

Best Engineered Car Velocity Raptors, LSA Technology & Performing Arts College

Fastest Formula 1 Class car Velocity Raptors, LSA Technology & Performing Arts College

Fastest Bloodhound SSC Class Spitfire, LSA Technology & Performing Arts College

Best Team Identity Stretford Aces, Stretford High School

Innovative Thinking Award Pulse, Little Lever High School, Bolton

Best Sponsorship & Marketing Dynamic Dragons & Sonic Sharks, Norman Street Primary

Perseverance in adversity Spitfire, LSA Technology & Performing Arts College

THEY HAD A LOVELY TIME THE DAY THEY WENT TO BANGOR

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:30:28 GMT

THEY HAD A LOVELY TIME THE DAY THEY WENT TO BANGOR

It was a close competition at the North Wales Regional Final of F1 in Schools 2012 held yesterday at Bangor University. 24 teams were competing for three places in the UK National Finals and it was local team, Team Fast Lane from Ysgol Friars in Bangor who took the F1 class honours and claimed the fastest car award with a time of 1.327 seconds. Llanelwy School team Speedy Sixes from Ysgol Glan Clwyd took the Bloodhound Class win and had the Fastest Bloodhound car with a time of 0.823 seconds. They will be joined at the National Finals by the Best Rookie Team of the North Wales region, Team Buzz, from Rhyl High School

Full list of Winners from the North Wales region:

1st place, Formula 1 Class Team Fast Lane, Ysgol Friars

1st place, Bloodhound SSC Class Speedy Sixes, Ysgol Glan Clwyd

Best Rookie Team Team Buzz, Rhyl High School

Best Engineered Car Falcon F1, Connah�s Quay High School

Fastest Formula 1 Class car Team Fast Lane, Ysgol Friars

Fastest Bloodhound SSC Class Speedy Sixes, Ysgol Glan Clwyd

Best Team Identity Six Main Men, Connah�s Quay High School

Innovative Thinking Award Falcon F1, Connah�s Quay High School

Best Sponsorship & Marketing Bullets, Prestatyn High School

Perseverance in adversity Vicious Vapour, The Maelor School

HAVERFORD WEST SCHOOL TEAM WINS THROUGH TO NATIONAL F1 IN SCHOOLS FINAL WITH SUCCESS IN THREE AWARD

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:39:29 GMT

HAVERFORD WEST SCHOOL TEAM WINS THROUGH TO NATIONAL F1 IN SCHOOLS FINAL WITH SUCCESS IN THREE AWARD CATEGORIES

A team of students from Ysgol Sant Dewi, St. David�s, Haverfordwest raced to victory in the South Wales Regional final of the 2012 F1 in Schools� Formula One Technology Challenge this week. The team called themselves Motion Racing and they certainly lived up to their name, with the students winning the Fastest F1 Car Award and the Innovative Thinking Award, then capping this with overall victory in the Formula 1� Class in the Regional Final held at Swansea�s Waterfront Museum. Their success has earned them a place in the UK National Finals to be held at the Big Bang Science and Engineering Fair in March this year. Victory at that event grants the winning team a place in the 2012 F1 in Schools World Finals which will be held to coincide with a international Formula 1 Grand Prix and offers the winners university scholarships to City University London and the prestigious Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy.

Taking the chequered flag to victory for Ysgol Sant Dewi were Miles Isted, Kelly Dixon, Chloe Robertson-Steel, Isabell Hughes and Cathlin Macevoy . The competition challenges students to design, construct and race a Formula 1� car of the future, made from a block of balsa wood, and powered by a compressed air canister. The car is raced over a 20 metre track and the fastest time is recorded. The Ridgewood Racers car recorded the quickest time of the day at 1.254 seconds.

Aside from the on-track action, teams also produce supporting evidence of their design, with a written portfolio and a verbal presentation of their work, develop a sponsorship and marketing campaign and create team merchandise, with all these elements presented with their race car at the regional finals.

The South Wales regional finals took place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters. Amongst these are The IET, Jaguar, Silverstone Circuit, Autosport, Denford, Tomorrow�s Engineers, SolidWorks and City University London.

Full list of winners:

1st place, Formula 1 Class Motion Racing, Ysgol Sant Dewi, St. David�s, Haverfordwest

1st place, Bloodhound SSC Class Team Burn, Amman Valley School, Ammanford

Best Rookie Team Nitro Racing, Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School, Swansea

Best Engineered Car BCS Racing, Barry Comprehensive School, Barry

Fastest Formula 1 Class car Motion Racing, Ysgol Sant Dewi, St. David�s, Haverfordwest

Fastest Bloodhound SSC Class Fury 5, Lliswerry High School, Newport

Best Team Identity Team Burn, Amman Valley School, Ammanford

Innovative Thinking Award Motion Racing, Ysgol Sant Dewi, St. David�s, Haverfordwest

Best Sponsorship & Marketing Fury 5, Lliswerry High School, Newport

Perseverance in adversity Pen Y Bryn Special School, Swansea

TATA Award for Best Use of CAD BCS Racing, Barry Comprehensive School, Barry

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Picture shows: Motion Racing from Ysgol Sant Dewi, Haverfordwest.

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TWO TEAMS FROM DEVONPORT HIGH SCHOOL THROUGH TO NATIONAL FINALS

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:03:17 GMT

Devonport High School for Boys celebrated winning five awards in the South West England Regional Finals taking the South West titles in both the Formula 1 and the Bloodhound classes. Vitesse, the Formula 1 category team from the school, claimed the Fastest F1 Class award with their race car speeding down the track in 1.257 seconds. The sister team, Team Oblivion, recorded the fastest time in the Bloodhound category to take the Fastest Bloodhound Class award with a time of 0.844 seconds.

These two teams, along with the Best Rookie team, Mercury, from The Gregg School, Southampton, have won places at the UK National Finals.

Full list of winners from the South West Region

1st place, Formula 1 Class Vitesse, Devonport High School for Boys

1st place, Bloodhound SSC Class Team Oblivion, Devonport High School for Boys

Best Rookie Team Mercury, The Gregg School

Best Engineered Car Vitesse, Devonport High School for Boys

Fastest Formula 1 Class car Vitesse, Devonport High School for Boys

Fastest Bloodhound SSC Class Team Oblivion, Devonport High School for Boys

Best Team Identity Mercury, The Gregg School

Innovative Thinking Award JPK, Eggbuckland Community College

Best Sponsorship & Marketing Formula For Success, PETROC

Perseverance in adversity Scorchers, Beechen Cliff School

F1 IN SCHOOLS PITSTOPS WITH RED BULL RACING IN MILTON KEYNES

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:30:44 GMT

Visitors to Red Bull Racing�s Celebration event in Milton Keynes last weekend not only had the chance to watch the Formula 1� World Champion, Sebastian Vettel, light up his tyres in the city centre as he and team mate Mark Webber celebrated the team�s success with demonstration runs on the streets of the city, they could also race a Formula 1 car of the future in the town�s shopping centre.

F1 in Schools�, the Formula One Technology Challenge, linked with Red Bull Racing and Milton Keynes Council to showcase this global educational initiative in the Shopping Centre and gave shoppers the opportunity to learn more about this student programme which challenges 9-19 year olds to design, build, test and race a miniature scale-model Formula 1 car of the future.

This prestigious competition has the support of the Formula One community and Bernie Ecclestone, who donated the Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy and with a prize of a University scholarship alongside the trophy for the World Champions, it is a fiercely contested initiative which attracts the highest calibre of students achieving significant engineering excellence with the their F1 model cars.

Saturday�s event in Milton Keynes attracted thousands of interested schoolchildren and their parents. It gave them an insight into the excitement and fun which many students have experienced through their involvement in F1 in Schools, as well as having the opportunity to test their reaction times racing example F1 in Schools cars on the demonstration track.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, said of the event, �Taking the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge into theMilton Keynes shopping centre, on the same day that Red Bull Racing held their special celebrations exposed the programme to over 60,000 peoplecongregating in the city for a rare opportunity to see the championship-winning team up close in their home town. The Challenge was very popular with young and old alike and I have no doubt that we will be seeing more schools in the area introducing the programme in the coming months.�

�The appetite for Formula 1 is insatiable and our programme brings students closer to the sport, while also putting into practice many key areas of learning. We know that the programme can improve the skills of students, whether this is within specific academic subjects or the life and social skills needed for a successful career. We�re now seeing F1 in Schools participants enter F1 and other engineering sectors, either in full-time employment or work placements, as a direct result of their involvement in the programme. It is a very rewarding initiative for the students and we hope that being able to share the programme with the visitors to Milton Keynes on Saturday will encourage even more schools to become involved.�

F1 in Schools aims to help change perceptions of Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) by creating a fun and exciting learning environment for young people to develop an informed view about futurecareers.Students are given a brief to design a model compressed airpowered F1 Car of the future using CAD/CAM. Cars are then manufactured on a CNC machine. Each team of between three and six students, brings together their work to present to a judging panel with a verbal and written presentation to support their model car, which is raced on a specially designed test track. Students can register to participate at www.f1inschools.co.uk.

SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT To HOST F1 IN SCHOOLS UK CHAMPIONS AT FORMULA 1 SANTANDER BRITISH GRAND PRIX

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:50:11 GMT

SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT TO HOST 2012 F1 IN SCHOOLS UK CHAMPIONS AT FORMULA 1 SANTANDER BRITISH GRAND PRIX

The 2012 F1 in Schools UK Champions will receive an unforgettable prize courtesy of Silverstone Circuit, home of the Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix. The victorious student team will be presented with tickets to one of the top events in the UK sporting calendar and will be able to watch all the action trackside on July 8^th next year.

The winners in each of the 2012 F1 in Schools UK National Finals categories - F1 Class, Bloodhound Class and Rookie Class winners, will be at this prestigious occasion at the world-famous Silverstone circuit. They will have competed at intense regional finals at venues around the UK before reaching the National Finals which will be held at the Big Bang Science Fair at the NEC in Birmingham in March. After two days of exciting competition and scrutiny of an expert judging panel, the winners will be crowned at the end of the event and will be able to look forward to July to enjoy the fruits of their success cheering on the British drivers at Silverstone.

Formula 1 is the inspiration behind F1 in Schools, the Formula One-based competition which challenges students to design, build, test and race a scale-model Formula 1 car, forming a team and using many of the processes and skills employed by the personnel within the Formula 1 teams competing in the Championship. The students create a team uniform and identity, develop marketing campaigns and car livery designs as well as engineering their race car from a small block of balsa wood. Just as in the real world of Formula 1 there are strict rules and regulations, while the research and development employed by the students mirrors those used in their F1 factories including wind tunnel testing, 3D cam modelling and CFD aerodynamics analysis.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, is grateful to Silverstone Circuits for supporting the programme, saying, �Visiting the Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix is the best prize that the winning F1 in Schools teams could have. They will have spent many months, and in some cases, years, perfecting their race cars for the F1 in Schools competition, so seeing the real F1 cars racing will undoubtedly be a highlight for them. Silverstone has generously donated prizes for the last few years and we are very pleased that they are continuing to support us, as I know from previous years� winners that they have one of the best experiences of their lives at the Grand Prix.�

Silverstone Circuit has also linked with F1 in Schools to provide Regional Finalists with an exclusive ticket opportunity with the F1 in Schools Minibus offer, giving students and teachers or parents an advantageous discounted group rate for Practice and Qualifying days of the Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix.

Enter your F1 in Schools Team into the National Science & Engineering Competition before 31st Oct

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:50:15 GMT

Enter your F1 in Schools Team into the National Science & Engineering Competition via an online entry form before Monday 31 October 2011
The National Science & Engineering Competition runs between the 15^th and 16^th March at the Big Bang Fair 2012 held at the Birmingham NEC. Any 11-18 year old UK resident in full time secondary education (including home education) can enter the National Science & Engineering Competition. Projects from all areas of science, technology, engineering and maths created in lessons or as part of a club and those carried out by individuals or teams in their own time are all eligible.
The National Science & Engineering Competition operates with two separate streams, one for science and mathematics and another for engineering and technology. On the online entry form you will be asked to tick a box identifying whether your entry is for science/maths or engineering/technology. Projects are judged within their stream and age category, i.e. those in Junior Science/Maths will only compete against others within that same group, and they will not be judged against, for example, those in Junior Engineering/Technology or Intermediate Science/Maths etc. In the same way, all the core prizes will be offered within streams and age categories. The engineering/technology category focuses on projects based on concept, design, development and manufacture which fits perfectly with your F1 in Schools cars.
To enter your teaminto the National Science & Engineering Competition, please follow the link below to register on the Big Bang Fair website: http://regional.thebigbangfair.co.uk/nsec/the_competition/online_entry_form.cfm

Pride of Britain Awards 2011: Llew Davies named Teacher Of The Year for F1 twist to science

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:58:27 GMT

Pride of Britain Awards 2011: Llew Davies named Teacher Of The Year for F1 twist to science

Inspirational Llew Davies is a self-confessed �big kid� who puts education in the fast lane, delivering outstanding teaching with a Formula 1 twist.

The 29-year-old has helped to transform Bangor�s Ysgol Cae Top primary school, allowing it to achieve its best ever inspection report, while still finding time to steer pupils to victory in a national science competition.

Llew led the nine and 10-year-olds to victory in the F1 In Schools contest. Their gas-powered mini racing car beat off competition from secondary school students, racing around a 20-metre track in just 0.7 seconds.

�It was a really cool project,� says Llew. �We broke the record for the high schools, and came first in Wales and second in the UK. We�ve entered for the past three years and came top three every time.�

The Year Five pupils are certainly used to taking part in unusual projects. Whether it�s a volcano experiment erupting red paint all over the classroom, or office chair races across the gym to teach velocity, Mr Davies� lessons are always entertaining and informative.

�We obviously do sensible stuff too,� he says. �But I think it�s more interesting to teach things hands-on.

�When I was at school there was a lot of sitting down listening to the teacher and it was boring. You always remember doing something different at school.�

And Llew�s adoring pupils are unanimous in stating that he�s the teacher they �will never forget�.

The rugby-mad Welshman says: �I love teaching and I love children, probably because I am a big kid myself.�

But it�s not just the youngsters who love Llew. He has also helped boost standards across the whole school, resulting in its best ever ratings from inspectors Estyn (the Welsh equivalent of Ofsted) since he joined.

In 2009, the school was awarded seven �outstanding� grade ones, the highest level obtainable and the first time Ysgol Cae Top had achieved such an accolade.

Head teacher Rhys Howard Hughes says: �More important than the inspection results though is the fact that the children want to go to Mr Davies� class.

�They have fun, feel safe and are happy in the learning environment created.�

Colleague Eirian Kelly also praised Llew�s teaching. �He is like a magnet and draws out a longing to do well from all his pupils,� she explains.

And the school is at the forefront of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), thanks to Llew�s commitment to running after-school computer clubs.

He says: �The kids grow up using computers and some of them are better than the teachers. I�ve even got them making the school website.�

Llew, from Anglesey, remains modest about his success, though. �I take it all with a pinch of salt,� he says. �No one gets these achievements on their own.�

BERNIE ECCLESTONE PRESENTS HIS TROPHY TO NEWLY CROWNED 2011 F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD CHAMPIONS

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:40:39 GMT

BERNIE ECCLESTONE PRESENTS HIS TROPHY TO NEWLY CROWNED 2011 F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD CHAMPIONS

Bernie Ecclestone, President and CEO, Formula One Management, presented the newly crowned 2011 F1 in Schools� World Champions with the trophy which he commissioned especially for this global educational initiative, meeting the winning Australian team, Pentagliders, in the paddock at the Singtel Formula 1� Singapore Grand Prix.

The 2011 F1 in Schools World Champions were delighted to meet Ecclestone and receive their trophy, with Team Manager of Pentagliders, Amy Winter, saying, �We are so proud to have been presented with our trophy by Mr Ecclestone, who is such a legendary personality in Formula 1. Visiting the paddock at the Singapore Grand Prix was an awesome prize anyway, but this moment is truly special for all of us and I don�t think we�ll ever forget it!

�When Mr Ecclestone held the trophy above my head I was a bit worried that he might drop it, as it is very heavy, but luckily he didn�t. We gave him one of our merchandising items, which was a stress ball in the shape of Australia and suggested that he could use it whenever he was stressed. I�m sure he has a high pressure job, so maybe he will use it. As well as presenting the trophy to us he autographed our winning F1 in Schools model car and our portfolio, so these will be very cherished items now. We have had such an exciting time, it�s been amazing.�

Bernie Ecclestone has been a long-time supporter of F1 in Schools, commissioning an impressive glass trophy to be given to the World Champions each year. Last year Ecclestone visited the F1 in Schools World Finals event when it was held in Singapore, saying of the programme, �It is super, super for the kids, it�s really great and it gets them interested in Formula One and a lot of adults as well are asking what this (F1 in Schools) is all about.� He was also supportive of the initiative�s focus on engineering, saying, �It�s magic. These guys will go somewhere, for sure,� and he also believes they will end up in Formula One, adding, �Yes, for sure, absolutely, they get exposure, people know them and they will get a good position.�

Pentagliders, from Brooks High School, Tasmania lifted the Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy and were crowned 2011 F1 in Schools� World Champions in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Wednesday. The Pentagliders team with 18-year-old team members Tristan McCarthy, Amy Winter and Nathan Clark and Jack Ball, 17, fought off intense competition in this global student technology challenge, beating 22 teams from Australasia, Europe, Asia, Africa, America and the Middle East to be crowned World Champions and win coveted Automotive and Motorsport Engineering degree scholarships at City University London.

The F1 in Schools Technology Challenge is contested in 34 countries around the world, with 17,000 students participating in the competition. The Australian team had won through Regional Finals and a National Final in their home country to book their places in the World Finals held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to coincide with the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix being held this weekend.

The essence of the F1 in Schools challenge is for teams of students to research, design, test, manufacture and race a miniature Formula One car, using some of the advanced technology employed within the F1 teams in the real world. All the teams competing this week have spent hundreds of hours producing their models in their pursuit of beating their competitors to claim the World Champions crown. The event took place at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 19th � 21st September with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters including the Malaysian Ministry of Education, The Institution of Engineering and Technology, City University London, Denford Limited, Sepang International Circuit and Hilton Racing.

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Picture shows: Pentagliders from Brooks High School, Tasmania, the newly crowned 2011 F1 in Schools World Champions, being presented with the F1 in Schools Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy by Bernie Ecclestone. Left to right: Jack Ball, Tristan McCarthy, Bernie Ecclestone, Amy Winter, and Nathan Clarke.

Second picture left to right: Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, Jack Ball, Tristan McCarthy, Bernie Ecclestone, Amy Winter, and Nathan Clarke.

ESSEX STUDENT TEAM REPEATS AWARD SUCCESS AT 2011 F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD FINALS

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:24:29 GMT

SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT HOSTS 2011 F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD FINALS GIFT EXCHANGE EVENT

Sepang International Circuit hosted a Gift Exchange Welcome event for the 2011 F1 in Schools� World Finals today. The event kicks off the start of this prestigious annual student initiative and is the first time that all the students congregate before an intense three days of competition for the Bernie Ecclestone F1 in Schools World Champions trophy and coveted Motorsport and Automotive Engineering scholarships to City University London.

The Gift Exchange Welcome event is a unique feature of F1 in Schools World Finals. The 23 teams of 200 students from 17 countries vying for the World Champions crown were taken by Police escort to the Sepang International Circuit at the start of the competition. Over 200 students, aged from 14 to 19 years met in the SIC Media Centre and welcomed to the impressive Formula One race circuit by Arvin Randahwa, Assistant Manager, Marketing, SIC and Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools.

The students were treated to an exclusive tour of the state-of-the-art circuit, including Paddock Club, the winners� podium, race control, time keeping, the Royal Suite and the Roof Top viewing. After plenty of photo opportunities of these facilities, a coach tour of the circuit with stop-offs on the grid and at key points on the track gave the F1 in Schools competitors a close-up view of this unique circuit with its sweeping corners and long, wide straights.

The warm welcome from Sepang continued with the students heading to the Chequered Flag Café for the Gift Exchange lunch. Each of the teams brings along token gifts representative of their country to give to each of the other competing teams. Shortbread, Irish shamrocks, boomerangs and F1 car shaped stress balls were among the gifts exchanged. With the opportunity to meet all their rivals and the first day of competition imminent the lunch was a mix of lively chatter and nervous tension. After lunch, the hospitality from SIC continued for the students with a visit to the circuit museum rounding off the day.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, is grateful for Sepang�s contribution to the 2011 F1 in Schools World Finals saying, �We are delighted that Sepang International Circuit hosted our annual Gift Exchange event and we value their support of the F1 in Schools programme. A trip to the awe-inspiring facility which is home to the Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix has been a very special occasion for the students competing in our competition and I know that they were all blown away by the place.

�Just visiting the circuit would be a treat for any motorsport fan, but to go behind the scenes with a look at race control, the media centre and time-keeping as well as an exclusive tour of the circuit, is a privilege for these students and I know it has been a day to remember for them. Our thanks go to Dato Razlan Razali, CEO of the circuit, Arvin and everyone at Sepang International Circuit for making this possible.�

The event takes place at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Kuala Lumpur from 19^th � 21^st September with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters including the Malaysia Ministry of Education, The Institution of Engineering and Technology, City University London, Denford Limited, Sepang International Circuit and Hilton Racing.

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GARY ANDERSON RETURNS TO SEEK ENGINEERS OF THE FUTURE AT 2011 F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD FINALS

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:37:55 GMT

GARY ANDERSON RETURNS TO SEEK ENGINEERS OF THE FUTURE AT 2011 F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD FINALS

Gary Anderson, one of Formula 1��s most prolific engineers, returns as Chair of Judges at the prestigious annual F1 in Schools� World Finals, readying his marking sheet for the 2011 event to be held next week in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This much-loved personality of the pitlane is passionate about this global educational initiative and believes that among the students there will be the next Adrian Newey. Anderson�s contribution is significant; he brings three decades of experience within Formula 1, understanding the attributes and skills needed to succeed in top level motorsport.

Anderson became involved with F1 in Schools last year, taking on the unenviable task of Chair of Judges and quickly making it his own, putting the students at ease so that he could get the best from them, resolving technical regulation queries with diplomacy and ensuring fair play in every element of the judging process. He says of the task, �There are so many elements to the judging � it�s not just the car design � so it is quite difficult. But that�s not dissimilar to Formula 1 itself, you need to get everything right to succeed, from the financing and marketing through to the car design and manufacturing.�

The standards of work presented to the team of 30 judges by the 23 teams of students, ranging in age from 14 to 19 years and representing 17 nations, is consistently high and as Anderson notes, �these students have grasped complex subjects with incredible detail�. He is particularly impressed with the commitment that the students have for the project, saying, �the amount of work that these teams put into the competition is phenomenal and their determination to take on the challenge is amazing, it takes over their life. It can be cross-referenced to Formula 1 where everyone within the sport is totally committed, living and breathing it. It�s great to see the students get so engrossed and passionate. They are all winners to me.�

The affable Irishman sees F1 in Schools playing an important role in providing future generations of engineers, enthusing, �it�s this type of environment which breeds the future top technical directors, with its focus on achieving results in a complex engineering challenge. F1 needs the calibre of people that we�re seeing at an early stage of their career in F1 in Schools we�ve already seen past competitors move into F1. �F1 is very tough to get into�, says Anderson, �and it�s not just qualifications you need, the door needs to be open, whether you are an engineer or a driver. You need the skills and to believe in yourself, but you must also have something to sell. F1 in Schools is gaining recognition and will help a student to stand out from peers and increase their chances of entry into a very competitive environment.�

Anderson envies the opportunity the students have in school today, contrasting it to his experience, where his route to putting engineering learning into practice was to work on the lighting and stage sets for the school pantomime. �Without a doubt I would have been up for the challenge presented by F1 in Schools if it had been offered when I was at school�, he says. �We didn�t have the sort of equipment that these students have access to, but I know if I�d been given the chance I�d have been designing and building my own model race car for this competition.�

The 2011 F1 in Schools World Finals Chair of Judges is eager to see the new crop of students competing at the World Finals. �Whatever country they have come from, whatever environment they learn in, they all have the same goal which is to be as successful as they can in rising to the challenge presented by F1 in Schools. I�m sure I�ll see some very innovative designs, some creative approaches to team marketing and graphic displays, some very advanced thinking behind the engineering of the cars, but I know I will see total dedication and passion from every single one of the students and that�s what makes this so special.�

The event takes place at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 19^th � 21^st September with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters including the Malaysian Ministry of Education, The Institution of Engineering and Technology, City University London, Denford Limited, Sepang International Circuit and Hilton Racing

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For further information contact:

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Botwnnog students fly the flag for Wales as they race to Malaysia for F1 in Schools World Finals

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:23:45 GMT

Botwnnog students fly the flag for Wales as they race to Malaysia for 2011 F1 in Schools World Finals

The honour of representing Wales at the forthcoming 2011 F1 in Schools World Finals is very important to five Botwnnogstudents who will be travelling to Malaysia next week to compete in this prestigious global educational competition. The Welsh speaking 16 year olds from Ysgol Botwwnog, a team named Fflam, won through Regional Finals to compete at the UK National Finals where they were second overall and Wales National Champions. They now face the ultimate challenge of racing against 22 teams from 17 different countries for the 2011 F1 in Schools World Champions title. This crown also brings with it the Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy and coveted Motorsport and Automotive Engineering degree scholarships at City University London.

Fflam Team Manager, Steffan Jones, says of the team�s success so far, �It means a lot to us to be Welsh champions as we�re very proud of our country and having the opportunity to represent Wales at an international level, in the company of students from around the globe, gives us the chance to promote Wales as a country in its own right, rather than just as part of the UK.�

The F1 in Schools World Finals take place from 19 � 21 September in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Each team of between three and six students forms their own Formula 1 team to design, build, test and race a miniature F1 car of the future. They bring together their work to present to a judging panel with a verbal and written presentation to support their model car, which is raced on a specially designed test track. At the World Finals each team will bring along a pit display, three identical cars and portfolio, as well as having prepared a presentation for the judges. The cars race on a 20 metre track, with the cars covering the distance in just over one second, a speed barrier which is yet to be broken by any student team since it was set by Team FUGA from Northern Ireland at the 2007 World Finals at 1.020 seconds

Jones explains, �There is no other competition like this one, which encompasses so many different areas and skills. Some of our team are interested in engineering, but others were attracted by the creative elements and for me, as I�m looking to go into a management career, I could see the values of being the leader of the programme and learning skills which would be useful for my future.

�We�ve linked with local, regional and countrywide businesses to secure funding and also practical support, both of which have been really valuable to us. Our car was painted in the paintshop of the local RAF base, RAF Valley in Anglesey, (where Prince William is based) which is usually used to paint their planes. Axis Precision, a local CNC Milling company, gave us our wheels and axles for free, which was very helpful too and we have linked with Bangor University who provided the resources for us to manufacture our front wing. We also have a lot of sponsors who have been very supportive; all of them are Welsh companies, as we wanted to keep our nationality very strong as we�re representing Wales.We'd like to thank every company and individuals that have helped us, as we couldn�t do this without them.�

Jones and his team mates are looking forward to their Asian trip, saying, �The project has taken over our lives and we�ve spent most of our summer working on it. Since the UK National Finals we�ve made lots of improvements to our car and our aim is to do well in Malaysia. Last year�s Welsh champions, Team Zenith, won an award, so we�d like to improve on their success. Winning is important, but having talked to Zenith, I think the whole week of the World Finals will be amazing. They�ve said it will be an experience we�ll never forget. The pressure of the competition will be intense, but we�ll also meet so many students from different backgrounds, in a country which we�ve never been to before and, as a bonus, we�ll go to a Formula 1 Grand Prix.�

This unique student challenge is the largest global educational initiative promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). It now takes place in 34 countries around the world, with an estimated 18000 schools competing. For further information visit www.f1inschools.com

ESSEX STUDENTS FORFEIT SUMMER HOLIDAYS FOR RACE TO F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD CHAMPIONS TITLE

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:30:14 GMT

ESSEX STUDENTS FORFEIT SUMMER HOLIDAYS FOR RACE TO F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD CHAMPIONS TITLE

Five Essex students have missed out on a long, leisurely summer holiday, but they are not complaining. In the race to win the F1 in Schools� World Champions crown, this team of 17-year-olds from St. John Payne Catholic School in Chelmsford, have been meeting up in their school classroom throughout the holidays as they prepare for the biggest week of their lives, travelling to Malaysia�s capital, Kuala Lumpur, to compete at the F1 in Schools World Finals.

Emily Latham, Anna MacBride, Michael Smith, Edward Talboys and Timothy Tillett are the brains behind Dynamic, one of the 23 teams who will by vying for a very special prize of Automotive and Motorsport Engineering university scholarships to City University London and the prestige of lifting the Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy in this Formula 1� linked global educational challenge.

The Dynamic spokesperson and Resources Manager for the team, Anna MacBride explains, �Making a racing car out of balsa wood and creating a team to go with it may sound simple, but it�s not. There�s so much more to F1 in Schools than this. Everything has to be created from scratch, following tight rules and regulations. The car is designed on 3D CAD software, just as they do in Formula 1 teams, then it has to be tested, before we manufacture it and test it again. Alongside this, we put together a team identity with branding which goes through every aspect: our portfolio of work, team uniforms, merchandise and graphic display. Not forgetting the need to secure sponsorship, this is a major task.

�It�s a very time-consuming project for all of us and we�ve lived and breathed F1 in Schools for years now, but it�s addictive, we enjoy the challenge of competing and, working towards our goal of winning so much that we�re prepared to give up our holiday time and after school hours. We all know that it�s good to do this from an educational perspective, but for us, it�s rising to the challenge and seeing whether we can create the best F1 in Schools team that makes it worthwhile.�

MacBride says of the long journey the team have been on to try and take the title at the World Finals, �It all started over three years ago when we entered a team for the first time in F1 in Schools. We competed at the South East Regional Final but although we didn�t make it through to the Nationals we were already hooked on the challenge.

We entered again in 2010 and won a place at the National Finals. The competition at the Nationals was really tough and everyone�s cars were really well designed, but amazingly, we won overall which meant we could go to the World Finals in Singapore later that year. It was a fantastic experience and we were really proud to win the Williams F1 Best Verbal Presentation award. When we got back we talked about doing F1 in Schools for another year. It didn�t take us long to decide we�d give it another crack. After winning at our Regional Final again we were taken aback when we successfully defended our National title and were confirmed for the World Finals this year.

�Preparing for this year�s event has probably been even more nerve-wracking and stressful as we know how difficult it is to win, but we�re very determined to take the title, so we�ve spent all the time we can on the project. Since winning in March we�ve put in a tremendous amount of work improving every aspect from the car design and livery through to the graphics, the team uniforms and the marketing.

�Have we done enough to win? We just don�t know. We�ve teamed up with industry much more this time which has helped us in various areas. We have a special finish to our car which reduces drag and hopefully that is going to surprise the other teams. We�ve also been linking with City University to do testing with high speed cameras which analyse the car movement in a high degree of detail. Working with Olympic Sign Services we�ve been able to improve the standards of our graphics too. So we�ve think we�ve upped our game all round, but only time will tell when we get to Malaysia. �

The F1 in Schools World Finals take place from 19 � 21 September in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Each team of between three and six students brings together their work to present to a judging panel with a verbal and written presentation to support their model car, which is raced on a specially designed test track. At the World Finals each team will bring along a pit display, three identical cars and portfolio, as well as having prepared a presentation for the judges. The cars race on a 20 metre track, with the cars covering the distance in just over one second, a speed barrier which is yet to be broken by any student team since it was set by Team FUGA from Northern Ireland at the 2007 World Finals at 1.020 seconds.

BRITISH STUDENTS PREPARE TO WIN AT F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD FINALS 2011

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:42:17 GMT

BRITISH STUDENTS PREPARE TO WIN AT F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD FINALS 2011

Giving up the summer holiday and having little spare time for leisure has been a necessity for three British teams of students who will travel to Malaysia next month for the F1 in Schools� World Finals 2011, an event which brings together 23 teams to compete for the Bernie Ecclestone Trophy and University scholarships in this leading global educational initiative. Welsh team, Fflam from Botwnnog School, Gwynedd; Scotland�s team, C-Force from Craigroyston School, Edinburgh and English team Dynamic from St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford will be flying the flag for Great Britain and are all eager to bring home the coveted World Champions trophy.

Each team is hoping that their unique design of scale model Formula 1� car of the future will be a world beater, but they also know that the competition will be tough with all teams vying for the title. The British teams have been working for nearly a year on their designs with an impressive amount of research and innovation put into their models.

The Chelmsford team, Dynamic, turned to City University, London for help with their wind-tunnel testing, putting their 15cm long balsa wood model into the aerodynamic testing facility usually reserved for prototype road and race cars.

Akin to the real world of Formula 1, the teams seek sponsorship to finance their programme and Fflam has taken a novel approach to this. The team logo appeared on the doors of Osian Pryce and Lester Williams rally car in the Cambrian Rally and the Wales Rally GB, putting the team�s name in front of potential sponsors and the local motorsport scene.

C-Force has benefited from a recent mention in Scottish parliament with Colin Keir, MSP for Edinburgh Western, recently lodging a parliamentary motion congratulating the team. He said: "The degree of skill and precision performed by these pupils is outstanding. What we're potentially seeing here is emerging young talent in engineering, which is good news for the industry. I congratulate Craigroyston High School and the pupils of the C-Force team for getting involved in the project and looking at science and engineering in a practical, dynamic and fun way."

Government and industry recognise that Britain needs more engineers and F1 in Schools is designed to introduce students to the principles using the popularity of Formula 1. �Alumni� from the initiative have certainly proved its success with students working at Formula 1 teams and an F1 engine manufacturer, and others choosing to take engineering-based courses at Universities and Colleges.

Each team of between three and six students brings together their work to present to a judging panel with a verbal and written presentation to support their model car, which is raced on a specially designed test track. At the World Finals each team will bring along a pit display, 3 identical cars and portfolio, as well as having prepared a presentation for the judges. The cars race on a 20 metre track, with the cars covering the distance in just over one second, a speed barrier which is yet to be broken by any student team since it was set by Team FUGA from Northern Ireland at the 2007 World Finals at 1.020 seconds.

The F1 in Schools World Finals 2011 take place at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 19 � 21^st September. For further information visit www.f1inschools.com.

F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD FINALS 2011 TO BE HELD IN KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:51:58 GMT

F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD FINALS 2011 TO BE HELD IN KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

Official endorsement from the Malaysian Ministry of Education

F1 in Schools is pleased to announce that the 2011 Formula One in Schools Technology Challenge World Finals will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia this year, 19^th � 21^st September. The event is privileged to receive official endorsement from the Malaysian Ministry of Education.

The largest global educational initiative, F1 in Schools will be staging its seventh World Finals and is expecting to welcome 23 teams from 17 countries, with representation from all four continents. This year�s hotel and venue for the competitive element of the World Finals will be the Doubletree by Hilton in Kuala Lumpur.

F1 in Schools first took place in the United Kingdom in 1999, before becoming a national programme the following year. It has expanded across the globe since this time, enjoying year-on-year international growth and is now accessible to over 15 million students in 34 countries.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, says of today�s announcement, �This will be the second time that the World Finals have been held in Malaysia, with our first visit in 2008 proving to be highly successful. We are delighted that we have received official endorsement from the Ministry for Education in Malaysia and with their support we are anticipating another very popular and well-staged event and we know that the students who have won through to the World Finals from their National events will have the trip of a lifetime when they arrive in this beautiful country. There are over 800 schools engaged in F1 in Schools in Malaysia so home grown competition will be even stronger this year!�

�It is always our aim to tie in our World Finals with a Formula 1 Grand Prix and with the proximity of Malaysia to Singapore we are able to offer the students the add-on of a trip to the Singapore Grand Prix.�

The F1 in Schools World Finals have been previously held in Australia, UK, Malaysia and Singapore. At each event, over the course of the three days the teams are brought together for the biggest challenge of their life, competing for coveted automotive and motorsport engineering university scholarships to City University London and the prestigious Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy.

F1 in Schools aims to help change perceptions of engineering, science and technology by creating a fun and exciting learning environment for young people to develop an informed view about careers in Mathematics, Engineering, Science and Technology. Students are given a brief to design a model compressed air powered F1 Car of the future using CAD/CAM engineering techniques. Cars are then manufactured on a CNC machine. Each team of between three and six students brings together their work to present to a judging panel with a verbal and written presentation to support their model car, which is raced on a specially designed test track. At the World Finals each team will bring along a pit display, their cars and portfolio, as well as having prepared a verbal presentation for the judges.

The F1 in Schools World Finals take place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters including the Malaysia Ministry of Education, The Institution of Engineering and Technology, and City University London.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Alison Hill
Press Officer, F1 in Schools
ID PR & Marketing
Tel:	+44 (0)1327 856060
Mob:	+44 (0)7710 306588
Email:	alison@id-pr.co.uk

FREE MCLAREN BOOK FOR THE NEXT 100 F1 CLASS TEAMS TO REGISTER

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:43:35 GMT

100 McLaren F1 books up for grabs for the next 100 F1 class teams that register for the UK regional finals in February...

McLaren F1 have kindly donated 100 fantastic hard back books which will be given to the next 100 teams that complete registration for the UK F1 Class Regional Finals which will take place in February 2012. For more information regarding the dates and venues of the regional finals please follow this link.

Register your team now for the UK F1 in Schools Regional Finals.

NB: Please note that a team registration must be COMPLETE in order to receive a McLaren book and only one book will be issued per school.

FERRARI CALIFORNIA EXPERIENCE: Brightening the lives of the UK's Deserving Children

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:05:04 GMT

Following last year�s inaugural event at Silverstone Circuit, Ferrari North Europe once again joined forces with the British Racing Drivers‟ Club and Silverstone Circuit to give some of the nation‟s most deserving young people a very special experience.

Earlier today, 50 disabled, disadvantaged and seriously ill children, nominated by Variety Club, the Children‟s Charity and BEN, the automotive industry charity, each experienced the thrill of being driven around the iconic track in a fleet of Ferrari California sports cars. Their chauffeurs were professional drivers and talented young members from the BRDC‟s �SuperStars‟ scheme. Also taking the wheel were reigning BTCC champion and Fifth Gear front man Jason Plato and Pink Floyd drummer and noted Ferrari enthusiast Nick Mason.

The event was hosted by larger-than-life personality Mike Brewer, who currently presents Wheeler Dealers on Discovery Channel.

Lending their support were a number of other famous faces, including investigative journalist, presenter and Dancing On Ice runner up Donal MacIntyre and multi award winning sports presenter Steve Rider.

Also helping out was Variety Club ambassador and Miss England Alize Lily Mounter, making her first public appearance since being crowned last week.

Aged from seven upwards, the children had travelled from all over the UK to attend the Ferrari California Experience. All have displayed remarkable fortitude in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Some are battling illness; others are suffering personal bereavement but all had the chance to put their problems behind them and enjoy a truly unforgettable day.

Whilst each child was treated to a 15-minute passenger ride, their families were given unique access to the exclusive BRDC Clubhouse, which is decorated with evocative images of racing cars and memorabilia charting Silverstone‟s illustrious history.

Children also had the chance to break a record of their own as they all competed in a thrilling race organised by F1 in Schools. A second giant race track was also in situ courtesy of Hot Wheels. Whilst older ones enjoyed the latest PS3 games, younger members were entranced by top children‟s entertainers Smartie Artie.

On departing the children were each presented with a unique souvenir, a USB stick featuring footage from their own personal ride captured by an on-board camera.

Among those enjoying the day was 10-year-old Tom Blakemore from Halesowen in the West Midlands. Tom was diagnosed with an inoperable tumour in January 2010 but, thanks to pioneering treatment he received in the US, is now cancer-free. �Tom was actually invited last year but for obvious reasons couldn‟t make it,� said his mother Jayne. �The fact that 18 months later he is here to enjoy this brilliant event means the world to us. The look on the faces of Tom and the other children as they got out of their Ferrari is something I will remember for a long time.�

Commented Matteo Torre, Regional Manager of Ferrari North Europe: �This year‟s California Experience has exceeded even last year‟s inaugural event, consolidating its position as an integral part of FNE‟s CSR activity and one that we will build on year after year. I would like to publically thank all the partners whose generous donation of time and resources has helped create an unforgettable day for a group of extraordinary young people.�

F1 IN SCHOOLS� WINNERS REV UP FOR A MEMORABLE FORMULA 1� BRITISH GRAND PRIX EXPERIENCE

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:15:43 GMT

F1 IN SCHOOLS� WINNERS REV UP FOR A MEMORABLE FORMULA 1� BRITISH GRAND PRIX EXPERIENCE

Excitement is building for winning teams from the 2011 F1 in Schools UK National Finals with the approach of the 2011 Formula 1� Santander British Grand Prix, as students prepare to experience a day to remember courtesy of Formula One Management and Silverstone Circuits. Throughout the Grand Prix weekend the student teams will have an opportunity to soak up the atmosphere and witness first-hand one of the most prestigious sporting events on the calendar.

Next Wednesday, July 6^th, Fflam from Ysgol Botwnnog, Pwlheli, Gwynedd, runners up in the National Finals who will be representing Wales at the World Finals later this year, and Fusion, a team from Dame Alice Owens School, Potters Bar, who finished third overall, will be guests of two Formula 1 teams and will be given exclusive access to the inner sanctum of Formula 1, the paddock and pits. This opportunity is extra-special this year, with Formula 1, for the first time, using the circuit�s state-of-the-art new Pit and Paddock Complex, the Silverstone Wing.

On Thursday, July 7^th, Fast Lane, the student from Ysgol Friars, Bangor, who took second place in the Bloodhound Class of the F1 in Schools National Finals in 2011, will have their chance to see behind the scenes of Formula 1 with a visit to the Silverstone Wing including a tour of a team�s garage, a �money-can�t buy� prize for this North Wales team as a reward for their efforts in the competition.

Practice day of the Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix on Friday July 8th will be attended by two F1 in Schools teams. The youngest of the visitors to the event will be Team X-Dream, the Primary F1 in Schools National Champions from Ysgol Y Talwrn, Llangefni, and as a school with only 36 pupils, was the smallest to reach the National Finals, and after competing for three consecutive years finally took the title and realised their dream of visiting the Grand Prix. Team X-Dream will be joined by Dynamico, from Sir John Leman High School, Beccles, Suffolk, who took second place in the Rookie Class of the F1 in Schools National Finals and won the award for the Best Engineered Car.

British drivers, Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton and Paul Di Resta will be cheered on during qualifying and on race day by the reigning UK F1 in Schools National Champions, Dynamic, from St. John Payne Catholic Comprehensive School, Chelmsford, Essex and DART Racing, Rookie Class winnners from PETROC, Barnstable, Devon. A trip to the Silverstone Wing for a garage tour with an F1 team will also be part of the prize for these two teams in this weekend to remember. On Sunday these two teams will be joined by Blur, the Bloodhound Class winners from Robert May�s School, Odiham, Hampshire and they will also be treated to one of the most-sought after experiences, a visit to the F1 paddock on British Grand Prix race day and a tour of a Formula One team garage and hospitality.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, says of the forthcoming visit to the Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix, �Firstly I must thank Formula One Management and Silverstone Circuit for their generous support of F1 in Schools with these prize trips for our winning students. There is no better finale to our National Finals than a chance to see Formula 1 �in the flesh� and the British Grand Prix at Silverstone is a truly special occasion, which I know will be an experience of a lifetime for these students.

�The Formula 1 teams and paddock has embraced F1 in Schools and their involvement with the competition is integral to its success. The students are impassioned by their glimpse of the inner workings of the F1 teams and this helps us to achieve our ambitions of encouraging them to consider engineering as a career. We know that Silverstone weekend will be a resounding success for the UK F1 in Schools programme.�

F1 in Schools aims to help change perceptions of engineering, science and technology by creating a fun and exciting learning environment for young people to develop an informed view about careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Students are given a brief to design a model compressed powered F1 Car of the future using CAD/CAM. Cars are then manufactured on a CNC machine. Each team of between three and six students, brings together their work to present to a judging panel with a verbal and written presentation to support their model car, which is raced on a specially designed test track. At the National Finals each team brought along a pit display, their cars and portfolio, as well as having prepared a presentation for the judges.

The cars race on a 20 metre track, with the F1 Class cars covering the distance in just over one second, a speed barrier which is yet to be broken by any student team since it was set by Team FUGA from Northern Ireland at the 2007 World Championships. Younger students design, build and race a Bloodhound car, linking with the upcoming British attempt on the World Land speed record, with the Bloodhound SSC project. The current record is held by Speeding Snails from Wilmington Grammar School, with a time of 0.620 seconds.

THE ULTIMATE DREAM REALISED: FROM STUDENT F1 COMPETITION TO THE REAL WORLD OF FORMULA ONE!

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:45:56 GMT

THE ULTIMATE DREAM REALISED: FROM STUDENT F1 COMPETITION TO THE REAL WORLD OF FORMULA ONE!

�I wouldn�t have got this far without F1 in Schools�, says Matt Cruickshank, a 20 year-old student from Sydney, Australia, who has realised his ambition to work in Formula One. �My experience in the programme led me to secure a work placement at Red Bull Racing and I�m having the most amazing year with this World Championship-winning team. �

As an F1 in Schools �graduate� Matt is undertaking a year-long industrial placement with a Formula 1 team and credits the programme for giving him the skill set he needed to apply for and win a position with Red Bull Racing.

Matt�s journey began while he was at Barker College in Sydney, Australia. He was part of a student team which used space-age engineering software and industry-specification manufacturing machines to design, make and race a miniature F1 car of the future as part of the F1 in Schools programme, the world�s largest technology competition, accessible to over 15 million students.

Matt and his peers excelled so much in the competition that they earned the right to represent Australia at the 2008 F1 in Schools World Finals in Malaysia. There his team finished third outright, beating students from more than 20 other nations, and also picked up the Best Engineered Car Award.

�F1 in Schools brought out the passion I had for motor sport and engineering. It also gave me a unique insight into F1 and taught me a lot about the industry which was vital when I applied for this job�, says Matt from Red Bull Racing�s Milton Keynes HQ.

�F1 in Schools taught me general engineering skills, how to solve problems and showed me various ways to interpret rules and regulations and thinking outside the box. It also taught me a lot about how to work as a team to achieve goals which is important when working in industry. One of the most important areas F1 in Schools helped me with was presentation skills. It gave me practical experience with presenting in public and having interviews, both of which are key skills to have when applying for jobs.�

He adds, �When I was at school I always wanted to work in F1 but ultimately I saw it as a long term goal. I certainly never imagined working in F1 in my second year of university, let alone in one of the best teams in the paddock. It all came about in a very short period of time. If you had told me a year ago that I would be working for the world Champions of Formula 1 I probably wouldn�t have believed you.�

At Red Bull Racing Matt started off in an aerodynamic development team using wind tunnels and since then has moved on to the CFD department, using computational fluid dynamics to analyse the aerodynamics of the cars in a virtual environment. A typical day for Matt is spent simulating airflow over the race car using super computers, analysing the results and working with the aerodynamicists, �Fundamentally this is the same as the work the students do in F1 in Schools, but on a much bigger scale!� he explains.

�No day is ever the same. I work with a wide variety of people, mainly with aerodynamicists who design and scheme the part, and also the surfacing team and model designers who work with CAD to manufacture the parts. The work can be challenging but is also very rewarding. I have learned an amazing amount so far and continue to learn more each day.

�I thought I learnt a lot about engineering at University but the last six months have been unbelievable � from basic engineering skills to teamwork, everything I have learnt has been invaluable. I am very thankful to Red Bull Racing for giving me the opportunity to learn so much and get a unique view into Formula 1 and high performance engineering.�

The F1 in Schools programme certainly gave Matt the foundation for starting a career in Formula 1. Red Bull Racing Chief Technical Officer, Adrian Newey, is a Patron of F1 in Schools and says, �This programme is all-encompassing and doesn�t just focus on the racing aspect of motorsport. The challenges of working as a team, designing, engineering analysis, manufacturing, testing, marketing as well as budgeting are all tested in F1 in Schools. Matt has proved the value of participating in F1 in Schools and I hope that the programme will continue to bring more students into professional motorsport.�

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, adds, �As the F1 in Schools programme develops and entrenches itself within industry and schools, we are seeing more and more students benefit from taking part. Our �graduates� have used the experience to direct their careers down a particular path, to win university places, to secure placements such as Matt has done and ultimately, to achieve their ambitions. I am sure we will see more students entering motorsport engineering and, in particular, Formula 1, as a result of their participation in F1 in Schools, across the globe�.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Alison Hill
Press Officer, F1 in Schools
ID PR & Marketing
Tel:	+44 (0)1327 856060
Mob:	+44 (0)7710 306588
Email:	alison@id-pr.co.uk

EDINBURGH STUDENTS INVITED TO REPRESENT SCOTLAND AT 2011 F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD FINAL

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:27:54 GMT

It will be a day to remember for C-Force, a team of students from Craig Royston Community School, Edinburgh who celebrated being crowned Scottish National Champions at the Scottish National Finals of the Formula 1 in Schools Technology Challenge 2011 held last week at Adam Smith College in Fife.

The team�s success has won them an invitation to compete at the 2011 F1 in Schools World Finals to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in the week leading up to the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix. Their strong performance in this unique educational initiative resulted in them taking first place in the F1 Class of the competition and winning the Fastest F1 Car and Best Engineered Car Awards.

The team of 14-year-old boys from Craig Royston Community School was led by Team Manager and CAD Engineer, Tommy Page, with team members Stephen Ramsey, Graphics, Branding and Business Manager, and Connor McCormack, Manufacturing Engineer.

Four other student teams took home trophies at the Awards ceremony, with �The Upgrades� from Kilmarnock Academy topping the list winning three trophies, by taking first place in the Bloodhound Car Class, the award for the Fastest Bloodhound Car and Best Team Identity Award. � XL� from Knox Academy, Haddington, East Lothian took first place in the Rookie Class and the Best Sponsorship and Marketing Award, while Speed Penguin from St. Mungos Academy, Glasgow were presented with the Perseverance in the face of Adversity Award. Force Kule, a sister team of the winning C-Force, also from Craig Royston Community School won the Innovative Thinking Award.

Bill Hutchison from Adam Smith College presented the trophies, and said of the F1 in Schools Scottish National Finals, �"This event was a resounding success attracting a great deal of interest from College staff and students all of whom were very impressed by the competence, professionalism and success of the competing teams of school pupils from all over the country.

�This event, and prior preparation activity by the competing teams, is a benchmark example of the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence Enrichment Programme which is based upon contextualise learning and integration of subject and core skills knowledge. This is especially important as we re-balance the National Economy as that will bring the need for a new generation of able, creative engineers and technologists. Today demonstrates that we are still a nation of the right stuff!"

Andrew Denford, Chairman and Founder of F1 in Schools said of this year�s entrants at the Scottish National Finals, �We�ve seen the cream of young engineering talent at this year�s finals and I�m sure that many of them will consider a career in industry, which makes me very proud. We are already seeing F1 in Schools �graduates� taking roles in the automotive and Formula One sectors, as well as using the initiative to stand out from the crowd in their efforts to win university places and, ultimately, positions within industry..�

F1 in Schools aims to help change perceptions of engineering, science and technology by creating a fun and exciting learning environment for young people to develop an informed view about careers in Mathematics, Engineering, Science and Technology. Students are given a brief to design a model compressed powered F1 Car of the future using CAD/CAM. Cars are then manufactured on a CNC machine. Each team of between three and six students, brings together their work to present to a judging panel with a verbal and written presentation to support their model car, which is raced on a specially designed test track. At the National Finals each team brought along a pit display, their cars and portfolio, as well as having prepared a presentation for the judges.

The cars race on a 20 metre track, with the F1 Class cars covering the distance in just over one second, a speed barrier which is yet to be broken by any student team since it was set by Team FUGA from Northern Ireland at the 2007 World Championships.Younger students design, build and race a Bloodhound car, linking with the upcoming British attempt on the World Land speed record, with the Bloodhound SSC project. The current record is held by Speeding Snails from Wilmington Grammar School, with a time of 0.620 seconds.

The F1 in Schools National Finals take place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters. F1 in Schools thanks Tata, Tata Steel, Denford Limited, The Transformation Trust, Jaguar, Adam Smith College, Institution of Engineering and Technology, Bloodhound SSC, Dassault Systèmes Solidworks, City University London, Tomorrow�s Engineers, the Design and Technology Association and Autosport International.

2011 SCOTTISH NATIONAL FINALS AWARD WINNERS

Scottish National Champions 2011

F1 Class Winners sponsored by TATA

C-Force � Craig Royston Community High School, Edinburgh

Bloodhound SSC Class Winners sponsored by Project Bloodhound

The Upgrades � Kilmarnock Academy

Rookies Class sponsored by TATA

XL � Knox Academy, Haddington, East Lothian

Best Engineered Car sponsored by Jaguar

C-Force � Craig Royston Community High School, Edinburgh

Fastest F1 Car sponsored by Denford

C-Force � Craig Royston Community High School, Edinburgh (1.169 seconds)

Fastest Bloodhound SSC Car sponsored by Denford

The Upgrades � Kilmarnock Academy (0.806 seconds)

Best Team Sponsorship & Marketing sponsored by KHP Consulting

XL � Knox Academy, Haddington, East Lothian

Innovative Thinking Award sponsored by IET

Force Kule � Craig Royston Community High School, Edinburgh

Best Team Identity sponsored by F1 in Schools

The Upgrades � Kilmarnock Adacemy

Perseverance in the face of adversity sponsored by F1 in Schools

Speed Penguin � St. Mungos Academy, Glasgow

ENTER NOW - Bloodhound SSC Class at Goodwood Festival of Speed

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 09 May 2011 11:43:07 GMT

As a Design & Technology teacher with 23 years of classroom experience, I fear we are losing sight of THE ELEMENT in our young students. This is what Sir Ken Robinson refers to (in his book THE ELEMENT; HOW FINDING YOUR PASSION CHANGES EVERYTHING) as the place where the things we love to do, and the things we are good at come together.

Far too often I have seen the creative instinct in many students squeezed out firstly by other subjects deemed �more important, and secondly by the demands of a restrictive curriculum simply aimed at a rote-learned examination.

The F1 in Schools Challenge is unique.

I have seen it turn on the creative light in students so often it never fails to bring a smile to my face. Here in the UAE we have barely completed our 1st year since the project arrived in Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit. We are about to send teams to our 2nd World Championships, have already secured three world awards (including 2nd overall in 2010) and have over 100 schools registered and 82 currently active teams. This is not entirely of our own making, I believe it is because wherever we go, whatever school assembly we give, I look out and see the creative light coming on in young minds and that smile appear across faces which says �at last, I have found a project which will allow me to find my own �element��.

Regardless I have never experienced a project which cuts across so may areas of the school curriculum. Science, Technology, Design and Manufacturing are clearly obvious. But what about the life-skills of organisation, teamwork, meeting deadlines, responsibility to others and verbal presentation skills? These are skills our young people will need for the rest of their lives and are also an important part of being successful with the F1 in Schools Challenge.

The Bloodhound deregulated class gives students who choose to take part even more opportunity to express their creative imagination. It throws off the constraints of the F1 Class car and allows for that creative instinct to run wild. The same creative instinct that allowed my 4year old children to make imaginary robots from cardboard boxes, which wake you up in the morning and bring you breakfast!

It is simply about the fastest car. The other components of presentation, branding, sponsorship and portfolio are not required. Let your creative and innovative juices flow!!!! Innovation and performance are at the heart of this challenge, and again, play a vital part in all aspects of the challenge should students wish to progress through the other classes of competition over a longer time span.

For Goodwood Festival of Speed we plan to open up the event to all ages (Dads included!) but we wont have time to handle the presentations and displays -its simply about the fastest car !

Don Sankey
F1 in Schools Manager
Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi

Calder Valley MP Craig Whittaker puts his reactions to the test during a visit to Denford Ltd

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:15:06 GMT

Calder Valley MP Craig Whittaker put his reaction time to the test in an F1 in Schools race when he visited Denford�s new purpose built facility in Brighouse earlier today. Denford Ltd has been based in Brighouse for over 60 years and recently moved into the new purpose built factory on Armytage Road. Mr Whittaker was given a guided tour of the new factory and offices by Andrew Denford, Chief Executive of Denford Ltd and Founder and Chairman of F1 in Schools before taking him on in a head to head race on the specially designed 20 metre track used by F1 in Schools teams as part of the competition. Whittaker beat Denford with the faster reaction time to win the race.

Of the work that Denford and F1 in Schools do Whittaker said "Andrew's introduction to the F1 in Schools challenge is an incredibly exciting project that covers 38 countries worldwide and 15,000 schools. It is a British idea, a Brighouse idea, and is created to engage young people into not just Formula One� but into engineering and covers subject�s right across the curriculum. Denford's has 26 employees manufacturing exclusively in the UK and they have some great products that are sold and exported overseas on the back of the F1 in schools. It is engaging children which is important and I am incredibly impressed by what I have seen today,"

Denford continues to focus on the educational market and to invest in the company�s manufacturing facilities. We recently installed a new production facility and trained our skilled fitters, electricians and design engineers in �workplace continuous manufacturing strategies� such as �Kaizen� and �5S�. Mr Whittaker was given a tour of the new manufacturing facilities and introduced to the new manufacturing techniques.

Andrew Denford said of Whittaker�s visit �We are delighted that Craig made time in his busy schedule to visit our new facility and with the 7^th F1 in Schools World Finals being held in Malaysia in September it was a fantastic opportunity for Craig to learn more about the global success of the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge of which Denford are the proud founders and sponsors. As Craig sits on the Education Select Committee at Westminster this was a great opportunity for us to gain his support.�

Octane Racing to Represent Ireland in F1 in Schools� Technology Challenge World Finals

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:18:53 GMT

Octane Racing from Dundalk Grammar School, have been declared the overall winners of the 2011 F1 in Schools Technology Challenge, powered in Ireland by the Irish Computer Society at the National Finals held in Griffith College Dublin today.

Team members Niall Donnolly, (Project Manager/Sponsorship and Marketing), Adam Matthews (Design Engineer), Kevin O�Malley (Manufacturing Engineer), Daniel Finnamore (Co-Design Engineer and Communications Manager), Daniel McCarthy-Edwards (Resource Manager) and Rollo Konig-Brock (Graphic and Web Designer) were coordinated by teacher Scott Nowell. The team fought off fierce competition from 23 other finalist teams from all over Ireland to claim the National Title and trophy as well as the opportunity to represent Ireland in the 2011 World Finals in Malaysia in September. The overall winners receive �2,000 in prize money.

Work for the 2011 Finals began last September with schools registering their interest in competing. Intense competition followed with 600 students representing 150 second-level schools from across the country battling their way through the various stages of the competition to reach the National Finals.

In addition to racing head to head, the competing teams were judged on the quality of engineering, portfolio, resource management, marketing, graphic design and sponsorship activities and on a verbal presentation of their work.

�Congratulations to all the teams who took part in this year�s competition. The standards were exceptionally high and it is always great to see how enthusiastic the students are about the competition� said ICS Skills CEO Jim Friars.

This is Dundalk Grammar School�s fourth year in the competition and second consecutive winning of the National Finals.

Octane Racing will now progress to the World Finals which will be held in Malaysia in September where they will compete against national winners from 31 countries from around the world.

Note to Editors:

About F1 in Schools�

Working in teams of between three and six, each student is assigned roles. The team prepares a business plan and, using 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) software, designs a Formula One� car of the future. Aerodynamics are analysed for drag coefficiency in a virtual reality wind tunnel using Computational Fluid Dynamics Software (CFD). Using 3D CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) software, the team can evaluate the most efficient machining strategy to make the car.

The Formula 1 international competition has this year challenged 7 million students across 32 countries to design, build and race compressed air-powered model F1 cars.

Press Contact:

Éilis Fallon, Marketing & Communications Assistant, Irish Computer Society/ICS Skills

Ph: 01 775 3001/ 087 914 2670 Email: eilis@ics.ie Web: www.ics.ie

Leona Gregory, Marketing Executive, Irish Computer Society/ICS Skills

Ph: 01 775 3006/ 087 328 7234 Email: leona@ics.ie Web: www.ics.ie

ROB SMEDLEY JOINS F1 IN SCHOOLS PATRONS ROSTER

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:20:11 GMT

F1 in Schools, a global educational initiative, welcomes Rob Smedley, Race Engineer, Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, to its growing list of patrons from the Formula 1 community. Smedley has been a loyal supporter of F1 in Schools for many years and has welcomed many of the World Finals teams into the Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro garages at races.

Smedley says of becoming a patron for F1 in Schools, �I'm extremely proud to have been given this opportunity to support such a great initiative as F1 in Schools. As the current crop of engineers working in Grand Prix motor racing we should all be aware of the responsibility that we have in nurturing the future of our sport which rests in the hands of the young enthusiasts who aspire to one day occupy senior engineering positions within the teams. This talent needs to be supported and guided at such a crucial stage to ensure the correct development and F1 in Schools is doing just that. It is no surprise to see that all the major teams in Formula 1 are involved in this excellent programme.

�For the young people involved this is a great opportunity and one that should be grasped with both hands. It is a chance to learn and grow in an environment that reflects a modern day Formula 1 team. It's great that people are able to get involved in engineering from such a young age, the younger the better! Use the experience to its full potential and it can only be of benefit. Most of all, have fun.�

Smedley, a native of Middlesborough, England, studied mathematics and mechanical engineering at Loughborough University and after completing a Masters Degree started work in the motorsport industry, initially joining Peugeot as a suspension design engineer for the French manufacturer�s touring car team. His Formula 1 career began with the Jordan Grand Prix team and from there he moved to Ferrari, where he has achieved considerable success, and forming probably the most noted engineer-driver partnership in F1, working with Felipe Massa for over four years.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, welcomes Smedley as a Patron of F1 in Schools saying, �Rob has been a great champion of the work of F1 in Schools and has helped us to build some excellent relationships in the F1 paddock. He has always welcomed our students whenever possible and we�re always grateful for the time he gives them, showing them around and giving a unique insight into the inner workings of a top F1 team. As an engineer we value the knowledge and guidance he can give to our students and the initiative.�

Smedley joins a roster of patrons from the world of F1 which includes Adrian Newey, Ross Brawn, Mike Gascoyne, Martin Whitmarsh, James Allen, Norbert Haug (F1 in Schools Germany), Gary Anderson and Richard Cregan (both F1 in Schools Ireland).

WALES PRIMARY SCHOOL TEAM WINS PRIMARY FORMULA ONE TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGE

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:07:25 GMT

It was a Welsh lock-out in the 2011 Primary F1 in Schools National Finals last week, with student teams from three Welsh schools taking all three podium places. Team X-Dream, a team of Primary School students from Ysgol y Talwrn, Llangefni, celebrated winning the 2011 Primary Formula One in Schools Technology Challenge 2011, held at the Big Bang Science Fair, ICC Excel, London. This primary school version of the prestigious F1 in Schools initiative is now in its fourth year and is becoming increasingly popular with both school children and teachers.

The winning school, Ysgol Y Talwrn, with only 36 pupils, was the smallest to reach the National Finals, and after competing for three consecutive years were delighted to finally take the title. The team comprises Alaw Williams, Team Leader, Owain Roberts, Design Engineer, Harri Williams, Manufacturing Engineer, Sara Hughes, Manufacturing Engineer, Hannah Henderson, Graphic Designer and Mari Hughes, Resource Manager.

Team X-Dream�s Team Leader, Williams, said of winning, �It�s so amazing, we�re so lucky to be here and didn�t expect to win.� Mari Hughes added, �We�re hoping to carry this on to secondary school and win again!�. As part of the project the team were tasked with raising finance for the challenge, making £63 from selling their home made blackberry and apple jam, and over £1000 from a sponsored family bike ride. The team put tremendous effort into research for the project, including studying the aerodynamic shapes of F1 cars, visiting Santa Pod Raceway and being given a talk from Squadron Leader Egryn Huskisson from RAF Valley.

Runner Up to Team X-Dream was Need 4 Speed, a team from Ysgol Cae Top, Llangefni, who also won the Jaguar Best Engineered Car award with Team Dynamite from West Park Primary School, Port Talbot, in third place. Team Brent, West Winds Primary School, Newtownards celebrated having the quickest car on the track to win the Fastest Car Award, and collected the Best Sponsorship and Marketing Award. The Innovative Thinking award was won by United Paradise from Richmond Park Primary School and the tiger-painted faces of St. Chad�s Tigers from St. Chad�s CE Primary School helped the team win the Best Team Identity award.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, Primary F1 in Schools said of the National Finals, �It�s been a great competition this year, with the children showing an amazing level of engineering understanding, putting in plenty of creative thinking and working together so well to produce excellent teamwork. We�re seeing very high standards of work from these youngsters and hope they will continue to participate through to the secondary level. I know from speaking with the tutors how valuable the project is for them and the benefits that they reap, so we hope that this stand of F1 in Schools will expand and go from strength to strength.�

Primary F1 in Schools is an expansion of the core F1 in Schools programme for students aged 11 � 19 years, which was launched ten years ago and now operates in 36 countries worldwide. After a two year pilot programme, the Primary F1 in Schools initiatives was taken to a national level and after a series of regional events the top 10 teams competed at these National Finals. The competition challenges students to design, manufacture and race a miniature compressed air-powered racing car, introducing them to engineering and the key STEM subjects in a very compelling and fun educational programme.

Full results of Primary F1 in Schools 2010 National Finals

UK Champions Team X-Dream, Ysgol y Talwryn, Llangefni

Runners Up and Best Engineered Car Award Need 4 Speed, Ysgol Cae Top, Llangefni

3rd place Team Dynamite, West Park Primary School, Port Talbot

Phoenix F1, Ysgol Cae Top, Upper Bangor

Best Team Identity Award Chad�s Tigers, St. Chad�s Primary School, Brighouse

Fastest Car Award and Team Brent, West Winds Primary School,

Best Sponsorship and Marketing Award Newtownards, N Ireland

Innovative Thinking Award United Paradise, Richmond Park Primary School, Carmarthen

GATESHEAD SCHOOL TEAM CROWNED GT IN SCHOOLS UK NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 2011

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:47:39 GMT

G-MAC, a team of four students from Emmanuel College, Gateshead, celebrated winning the GT in Schools Sports Car Challenge at the Big Bang Science Fair in London today.

The Jaguar-supported educational initiative drew the very best of budding design engineering talent. With a high standard of entries the panel of expert judges from the automotive industry and from within education had a tough task to select a winning team. G-MAC impressed the judges in their approach to the task of designing, building and racing a GT car. The judges particularly praised the quality of the presentation of their work, both verbally and in a written portfolio. The team also won the Best Sales and Marketing Award with a well presented sales brochure and marketing strategy.

The team of students: Georgia Banks, Megan Peterson, Andrew Cooper and Jack Collier, had worked tirelessly on the project and were delighted to be rewarded with the top prize for their efforts. Megan Peterson from G-MAC said: �It�s been great to come away with the beautiful Jaguar trophy. We didn�t think we�d win as all the entries were so good. I think we impressed the judges with our design, our professional approach and our teamwork. It�s been hard work to do this challenge, but winning it has definitely made it worthwhile.�

Les Ratcliffe, Head of Community Relations for Jaguar Land Rover, said of the GT in Schools National Finals: �Each year we see some excellent work from these very talented students. All the teams demonstrated an excellent understanding of the challenges faced in design engineering within the automotive sector and appreciate the enormous amount of work that goes into developing a new car.

�There are many parallels that can be drawn from the processes that the students use in this challenge and those which we employ in creating our award-winning Jaguar cars; I hope that we will see some of these students consider a career in the automotive industry as there are many bright young talents here who can help us to ensure a healthy future for the sector.�

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, commented: �GT in Schools is an excellent initiative for students to put into practice many areas of design and technology taught in school. This year�s finals has drawn together student teams with great ideas, stylish design and innovative engineering approaches that have impressed our judges. Congratulations to G-MAC on their success and to all the competitors for the effort they put into their entries.�

Five other teams won awards at the National finals. Runners up to G-MAC were the Jaguar Land Rover First Year Apprentices from Jaguar Land Rover, Gaydon, who also won the Apprentice Class and Best Engineered Car Awards. The third placed GT Team was Elite from St Bede�s Catholic Comprehensive School, Sunderland, who also won the Fastest GT Car Award, with their car racing along the 20 metre test track in 1.198 Seconds. The Best GT Design Award was taken home by Richard Hale Racing from Richard Hale School, Hertford and the Innovative Thinking Award was won by Hybrid from Little Lever School, Bolton. A second team from the winning Emmanuel College, Team Burn, took the Best Sketch award.

The GT in Schools Sports Car Design Challenge is aimed at students aged from 11�18 years (Key stages 3-5) and young apprentices in industry, challenging them to form teams to design, build and race a model GT sports car, closely following the real life process that engineers in automotive companies such as Jaguar Land Rover follow including sketching, modelling, analysing and testing as well as racing.

GT in Schools brings to life the real world of engineering for young people and encourages them to consider engineering as a career. The design challenge has received an excellent response from schools throughout the country, with students enjoying being able to apply their curriculum learning in a fun and competitive environment.

2011 GT in Schools Award winners

GT in Schools National Champions

G-MAC � Emmanuel College, Gateshead

2^nd placed GT Team

Jaguar Land Rover First Year Apprentices � Jaguar Land Rover, Gaydon

3^rd placed GT Team

Elite - St Bede�s Catholic Comprehensive School, Sunderland

Apprentice Class

Jaguar Land Rover First Year Apprentices � Jaguar Land Rover, Gaydon

Best Engineered Car

Jaguar Land Rover First Year Apprentices � Jaguar Land Rover, Gaydon

Fastest GT Car Award

Elite - St Bede�s Catholic Comprehensive School, Sunderland (1.198 Seconds)

Best GT Design

Richard Hale Racing - Richard Hale School, Hertford

Best Sketch

Team Burn � Emmanuel College, Gateshead

Innovative Thinking

Hybrid � Little Lever School, Bolton

Best Sales and Marketing

G-MAC � Emmanuel College, Gateshead

ESSEX STUDENTS SUCCESSFULLY DEFEND NATIONAL CHAMPIONS TITLE IN THE FORMULA ONE TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGE

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:17:03 GMT

It will be a day to remember for Dynamic, a team of students from St. John Payne Catholic Comprehensive School, Rayleigh, Essex, who celebrated being crowned UK National Champions at the National Finals of the Formula 1 in Schools Technology Challenge 2011 held this week at the Big Bang Science Fair,ICC London ExCel. The team were defending the title, having won in 2010 and are the first team in the UK to take the title for a second time.

The team�s 2010 win took them to the World Finals held last year in Singapore, where they won the award for the best verbal presentation and were fourth overall.

Dynamic, a team of 16-year-olds: Emily Latham, Edward Talboys, Michael Smith, Anna MacBride and Timothy Tillett, put a supreme effort into retaining their F1 in Schools National Champions title, with Team Manager Emily saying, �I think we were more nervous in these finals than we were last year, or even at the World Finals. As we tasted how much fun it was to compete in the World Finals and knew how close we had been to winning, we were all very determined to have another crack at being World Champions and to do that we had to win the National title again.

�We only had two hours sleep last night as we spent all evening doing the final preparations for our verbal presentation which was our final opportunity to convince the judges that we were the best team competing this year. Although we are all very tired it was definitely worth it and we�re still in a bit of a state of shock that we did actually win again.�

Dynamic won the Formula 1 Class of the F1 in Schools 2011 as well as the Best Research & Development Award sponsored by Ferrari North Europe, with the judges rewarding the efforts they put into this element of the challenge and in particular for their new bearing wheel assembly. For this they worked with a local manufacturer to develop it into a product, recognising the importance of building strong relationships with specialist suppliers to achieve a goal.

Andrew Denford, Chairman and Founder of F1 in Schools said of this year�s entrants, �Every year we see more innovative, more professional, more sophisticated presentations at the National Finals and once again the teams have raised the bar. My congratulations go to Dynamic for taking the title for a second time; they put tremendous effort into their entry, taking heed of the judges� comments at last year�s National and World Finals events and it is a testament to their determination to succeed that they achieved their victory.

�We�ve seen the cream of young engineering talent at this year�s finals and I�m sure that many of them will consider a career in industry, which makes me very proud. We are already seeing F1 in Schools �graduates� taking roles in the automotive and Formula One sectors, as well as using the initiative to stand out from the crowd in their efforts to win university places and, ultimately, positions within industry.�

Eleven other student teams took home trophies at the Awards ceremony, with Blur from Robert Mays School, Odiham, Hampshire topping the list at three trophies with first place in the Bloodhound Car Class, Fastest Bloodhound Car and Best Team Sponsorship and Marketing. Their success brought the team an invitation to form a collaboration team with a winning team from another country to compete at the World Finals in Malaysia. Dart Racing from PETROC, Barnstable took first place in the Rookie Class, while Dynamico from Sir John Leman High School, Beccles, Suffolk, took second place in the Rookie Class and the Best Engineered Car award. Third placed Rookie Class team was Fenominal Iron from Emmanuel College, Gateshead.

Fflam, a team from Ysgol Botwnnog, Pwlheli, took second place in the Formula 1 Class. The team were also the highest placed welsh team and this success is rewarded with an invitation to compete and represent Wales at the World Finals in Malaysia later this year. The welsh team were also nominated for Best Team Sponsorship and Marketing and Best Team Identity Awards. Third place in the Formula 1 Class was awarded to Fusion, from Dame Alice Owens School, Potters Bar.

Fast Lane from Ysgol Friars, Bangor, were runners up in the Bloodhound Car Class and were one of the three nominations for the Innovative Thinking Award. Enigma from St. Dunstans School, Glastonbury took third place in the Bloodhound Car Class. Hughes� Honeyz from Winterton Comprehensive School, Scunthorpe recorded the fastest time in the time trials of the Formula 1 car class winning the Fastest F1 Car Award. The team was also nominated in the Innovative Thinking Award and Best Team Identity Award categories.

Team Vitesse from Devonport High School for Boys, Plymouth, won the Innovative Thinking Award for producing a process flow chart for showing the rest of the school how to use the machinery used in F1 in Schools. Carbon FibreZ from St Bedes Catholic Comprehensive School took the Best Team Identity Award and the students from Aeroflux from Aberdeen Grammar School, Aberdeen were presented with the Perseverance in the face of adversity Award, for making it to the National Finals despite very little help and many setbacks.

F1 in Schools aims to help change perceptions of engineering, science and technology by creating a fun and exciting learning environment for young people to develop an informed view about careers in Mathematics, Engineering, Science and Technology. Students are given a brief to design a model compressed powered F1 Car of the future using CAD/CAM. Cars are then manufactured on a CNC machine. Each team of between three and six students, brings together their work to present to a judging panel with a verbal and written presentation to support their model car, which is raced on a specially designed test track. At the National Finals each team brought along a pit display, their cars and portfolio, as well as having prepared a presentation for the judges.

The cars race on a 20 metre track, with the F1 Class cars covering the distance in just over one second, a speed barrier which is yet to be broken by any student team since it was set by Team FUGA from Northern Ireland at the 2007 World Championships.Younger students design, build and race a Bloodhound car, linking with the upcoming British attempt on the World Land speed record, with the Bloodhound SSC project. The current record is held by Speeding Snails from Wilmington Grammar School, with a time of 0.620 seconds.

The F1 in Schools National Finals take place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters. F1 in Schools thanks Tata, Tata Steel, Denford Limited, The Transformation Trust, Jaguar, The Big Bang, Institution of Engineering and Technology, Bloodhound SSC, Silverstone Circuit, Dassault Systèmes Solidworks, City University London, Tomorrow�s Engineers, the Design and Technology Association and Autosport International.

2011 UK NATIONAL FINALS AWARD WINNERS

UK National Champions 2011 sponsored by TATA

Dynamic � St. John Payne Catholic Comprehensive School, Rayleigh, Essex

F1 Class Winners sponsored by TATA

Dynamic � St. John Payne Catholic Comprehensive School, Chelmsford, Essex
Fflam � Ysgol Botwnnog, Pwlheli, Gwynedd
Fusion � Dame Alice Owens School, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire

Bloodhound SSC Class Winners sponsored by Project Bloodhound

Blur, Robert May�s School, Odiham, Hampshire
Fast Lane, Ysgol Friars, Bangor, North Wales
Enigma � St.Dunstan�s Community School, Glastonbury, Somerset

Rookies Class sponsored by TATA

1. Dart Racing � PETROC, Barnstable, Devon

2. Dynamico � Sir John Leman High School, Beccles, Suffolk

3. Fenominal Iron � Emmanuel College, Gateshead

Best Engineered Car sponsored by Jaguar

Dynamico � Sir John Leman High School, Beccles, Suffolk

Fastest F1 Car sponsored by Denford

Hughes� Honeyz � Winterton Comprehensive School, Scunthorpe

Fastest Bloodhound SSC Car sponsored by Santa Pod Raceway

Blur, Robert May�s School, Odiham, Hampshire

Best research and development sponsored by Ferrari North Europe

Dynamic � St. John Payne Catholic Comprehensive School, Chelmsford, Essex

Best Team Sponsorship & Marketing sponsored by Transformation Trust

Blur, Robert May�s School, Odiham, Hampshire

Innovative Thinking Award sponsored by IET

Team Vitesse � Devonport High School for Boys, Plymouth

Best Team Identity sponsored by F1 in Schools

Carbon FibreZ � St. Bede�s Catholic Comprehensive School

Perseverance in the face of adversity sponsored by F1 in Schools

Aeroflux � Aberdeen Grammar School, Aberdeen

NEW F1 IN SCHOOLS UK CHAMPIONS TO BE CROWNED NEXT WEEK AT 2011 NATIONAL FINALS

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:14:15 GMT

It�s GO, GO, GO next week for the 2011 Formula 1 in Schools Technology Challenge National Finals, being held at the Big Bang Science Fair in London. Twenty eight student teams are getting ready for this prestigious competition, having won through from Regional Finals across the UK. Putting the finishing touches to their race car liveries, completing the final test runs with their new cars, rehearsing their presentations and printing their portfolios, the students will be dedicating every spare minute to the competition.

F1 in Schools, now in its 11^th year, is one of the most exciting student STEM initiatives offered to schools � at both primary and secondary levels. The National Finals champions will receive a unique insight into the world of Formula 1 winning a Red Bull Racing factory tour, as well as a trip to this year�s Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix in July. The F1 in Schools challenge is well established, not just in the UK, but in over 35 countries and offers the ultimate prize for the World Champions of automotive and motorsport engineering scholarships at City University London. With the backing of Formula One from the series boss, Bernie Ecclestone, the prestigious Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy is presented each year along with the scholarships.

Winning the 2011 National Finals next week will put one student team on the way to this prize and with the World Finals held each year in an international location, the students will have a once-in-a-lifetime trip. In previous years, the UK National Finalists have travelled to Australia, Malaysia and Singapore, as well as being the home nation in 2009.

The National Finals next week will be the culmination of months of effort, with team work and commitment playing a key role for each student team. Up to six students in each team will have assigned themselves specific roles and worked with their fellow students to produce a Formula 1 race car of the future. An expert panel of judges will not only be looking for a fast car, they will be rewarding innovation, presentation and the approach to the challenge, as well as marketing concepts, sponsorship acquisition, and the engineering techniques employed in the design and manufacture of the car. New to this year�s National Finals will be the introduction of an award sponsored by Ferrari. This award will be presented to the team that best demonstrates their use of Research and Development (R&D). It will be presented to a team which demonstrates excellence, leadership and innovation in the application of Research and Development to the design, concept, technology or materials

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman of F1 in Schools, looks forward to the National Finals next week saying, �I am always surprised and excited by the work of the students taking part in F1 in Schools. Just as in the sport of Formula 1 we see teams pushing the boundaries of the rules and regulations in their determination to produce the best car; putting many hours into testing and perfecting their car and also paying great attention to detail in the visual identity of their team. I am sure we will see high standards and plenty of innovation next week on route to crowning our new National Champions.�

Competing teams � F1 in Schools:

AeroFlux.	Aberdeen Grammar School	Aberdeen
Apollo	Ysgol Grango	Holywell
Ballistics	Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive School	Pontyclun
Blur	Robert May�s School	Odiham
Bullfighters	LSA Technology & Performing Arts College	Lancashire
Carbon FibreZ	St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School	Sunderland
Chemical X	Castleford High School	Castleford
Dart Racing	PETROC	Barnstaple
Dynamic	St John Payne Catholic Comprehensive School	Rayleigh
Dynámico	Sir John Leman High School	Beccles
Enigma	St. Dunstans	Glastonbury
Fast Lane	Ysgol Friars	Bangor
Fenominal Iron	Emmanuel College	Gateshead
Fflam	Ysgol Botwnnog	Pwllheli
Flare	Amman Valley School	Ammanford
Fusion	Dame Alice Owens School	Potters Bar
GS Velocity	George Stephenson High School	Newcastle Upon Tyne
Hughes� Honeyz	Winterton Comprehensive School	Scunthrope
Inferno	Maesteg Comprehensive School	Maesteg
Newland	Newland School for Girls	Hull
Regis Racing	The Regis School	Bognor Regis
Rugby GP	Rugby School	Rugby
Scintilla	Ribblesdale School	Clitheroe
Team Revolution	Neale-Wade Community College	March
Team Vitesse	Devonport High School for Boys	Plymouth
The Upgrades	Kilmarnock Academy	Strathaven
Velox Racing	Chesterfield High School	Crosby
Victoria Vipers	Victoria College	Belfast

Competing teams � Primary F1 in Schools:

Blaze of Fire	Greenfield Primary School	Countesthorpe
Electric Shock	Lindley Junior School	Huddersfield
Maltspeeders	Lindley Junior School	Huddersfield
Need 4 Speed	Ysgol Cae Top	Llandefni
St. Chad's Tigers	St Chad�s Primary School	Brighouse
Team Brent	West Winds Primary School	Newtownards
Team Dynamite	West Park Primary School	Port Talbot
Team Velocity	Lumley Junior School	Co. Durham
Team X-Dream	Ysgol y Talwrn	Llandefni
United Paradise	Richmond Park Primary School	Carmarthen
Velocity Vipers	Norman Street Primary School	Carlisle

Ends.

JAGUAR BACKED GT IN SCHOOLS CHALLENGE SET TO CROWN 2011 CHAMPIONS AT NATIONAL FINALS

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:21:56 GMT

It will be a nail-biting race to the chequered flag next week for teams competing in the National Finals of the Jaguar backed educational initiative, GT in Schools. The Big Bang Science Fair at Excel, London will host this year�s event on 10^th March and the pressure is mounting as the teams make their final preparations to compete in this sports car design challenge.

Two teams from Emmanuel College, Gateshead won through from their regional finals and these teams, �G-MAC� and �Team Burn�, face stiff competition from �Hybrid�, a team from Little Lever School, Bolton, �Richard Hale Racing� from Richard Hale School, Hertford, and �Elite� from St. Bedes Catholic Comprehensive School, Sunderland. A team of apprentices from Jaguar Land Rover at Gaydon, �Jaguar Land Rover First Year Apprentices�, has also won a place in the finals, so the pressure will be on these youngsters to bring home the title for the challenge sponsors. The team crowned the 2011 National Champions will also enjoy a money can�t buy tour of the Jaguar Assembly line at the Castle Bromwich plant.

Les Ratcliffe, Head of Community Relations for Jaguar Land Rover, says, "Jaguar's return to endurance racing with its exposure at the Le Mans 24 hours race last year and our range of performance cars highlights the need for engineers not only in racing but in the exciting world of automotive engineering and manufacturing. This challenge is a great opportunity for young people to experience first-hand the challenges presented in producing a sportscar, as well as learning many important foundation skills which will be invaluable in their careers.�

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, adds, �We�re looking forward to a very close-fought race in the GT in Schools National Finals next week and I know we will see some very innovative designs from the competing teams. With the backdrop of sports cars and racing cars, GT in Schools has sparked the interest of thousands of students and has proved to be a door-opener, a life-changing experience and the gateway to many new skills and employment opportunities.�

The GT in Schools Sports Car Design Challenge is aimed at students aged from 11 � 18 years (Key stages 3-5) and young apprentices in industry, challenging them to form teams to design, build and race a model GT sports car, closely following the real life process which engineers in automotive companies such as Jaguar Land Rover follow including sketching, modelling, analysing and testing as well as racing.

SAE INTERNATIONAL TO PARTNER WITH F1 IN SCHOOLS IN THE USA

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:32:49 GMT

SAE International has partnered with F1 in Schools to host the USA F1 in Schools National Finals. This prestigious student event, which last year produced the F1 in Schools World champions, UNITUS Racing, will take place at Michigan International Speedway from May 11^th � 13^th, linking with a Formula SAE event.

The F1 in Schools USA National Finals will draw together winners from four regional events held this spring, with the student teams competing at national level for the chance to represent their country at the World Finals to be held later this year in an international Formula 1-linked location. Previously the World Finals have been held in Australia, UK, Malaysia and Singapore, with up to 30 teams travelling to the event for the chance to win engineering scholarships to City University, London and the coveted Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, believes that the tie-up with SAE International will bring benefits to both organisations, saying, �Linking with SAE International and holding the USA F1 in Schools National Finals in conjunction with Formula SAE is very appropriate for both of these competitions with obvious synergies which will be advantageous to the students. The F1 in Schools competitors will be able to experience the higher education Formula SAE challenge, which is a natural progression for high school students as they move on to Universities and Colleges. We are indebted to SAE International for taking on our program and hope that we can have a long and successful partnership.�

The USA F1 in Schools challenge has enjoyed a partnership with the Technology Student Association (TSA) for the last eight years and this collaboration has produced two F1 in Schools World Champions. In 2004 Team Turbo from Bloomsburg High School, Pennsylvania were the first F1 in Schools World Champions to be crowned and six years later USA produced its second F1 in Schools World Champions, UNITUS RACING. The team of students from James Madison Middle School, Virginia and Southeast High School, Florida were crowned champions in Singapore last year, beating off some very tough competition with 24 teams from 18 countries.

As USA F1 in Schools enters a new era with SAE International, Denford says, �Formula 1 embarks on a revitalisation in the USA with the building of a new race track in Austin, Texas and the assurance of a fixture on the 2012 calendar, F1 in Schools is set for further success and expansion. I am sure we will have a highly competitive 2011 National Finals and we look forward to welcoming the National Champions to our World Finals later this year.�

The F1 in Schools initiative challenges teams of students to use CAD/CAM software to design, test, manufacture and race a miniature compressed air-powered balsa wood Formula 1 car of the future. A purpose-built 20 metre track is used to test the speed of the model cars. In addition, participants are judged on their final car design, engineering development, team work and project presentation. Further information is available at www.f1inschools.com

Through its charitable arm, the SAE Foundation, SAE International strives to encourage and increase student participation and achievement in science, technology, engineering and math through many programs, including A World In Motion® (AWM) and the Collegiate Design Series.

SAE International�s AWIM curriculum is a teacher-administered, industry volunteer-assisted program that brings science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education to life in the classroom for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12. Benchmarked to the national standards, AWIM incorporates the laws of physics, motion, flight and electronics into age-appropriate hands on activities that reinforce classroom STEM curriculum.

SAE International�s Collegiate Design Series goes beyond textbook theory by designing, building and testing the performance of a real vehicle. Competitions include: Aero Design®, Clean Snowmobile Challenge�, Formula SAE® Series, Baja SAE® Series and Supermileage®. �SAE International�s programs, including Formula SAE, blend perfectly with F1 in Schools� challenge of designing, testing and manufacturing a miniature F1 car of the future. Matthew Miller, Director, SAE Foundation & Pre-Professional Programs, said of today�s announcement, �We are pleased to partner with F1 in Schools by hosting their national finals competition during the Formula SAE event in Michigan.�

LSA Technology and Performing Arts College sweeps four awards in North West Regionals

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:57:53 GMT

Ribblesdale High School, Clitheroe will be making a return visit to the F1 in Schools National Finals with their team, F1 Scintilla, winning the Formula 1 class at the North West regional final of the 2011 F1 in Schools Formula One Technology Challenge held recently at Jaguar Land Rover in Halewood. The team also won the Best Sponsorship and Marketing Award.

LSA Technology and Performing Arts College celebrated winning four awards The college entered three teams into this year�s challenge, with �Bullfighters� taking victory in the Bloodhound class which won the team a place at the UK National Finals of F1 in Schools. The team also took the Fastest Bloodhound car award after racing down the special F1 in Schools track in the quickest time. �Bio Hazard�, a second team from the college won the Best Engineered Car award and Speedy Gonzales, the third team representing LSA Technology and Performing Arts College, posted the quickest time on the test track in the Formula 1 class to win the Fastest F1 car award.

First time F1 in Schools entrants, Chesterfield High School, Liverpool, were pleased to win a place at the National Finals. �Velox Racing� raced to victory in the Rookie class.

In the Primary Class Velocity Vipers from Norman Street Primary School, Carlisle pipped the other entry level teams to take first place. The team also won the Perseverance in adversity award.

Little Lever School, Bolton collected two awards, with their Bullet Storm team taking Best Team Identity and Nitehawks winning the Innovative Thinking award.

The UK National Finals will be held at the Big Bang Science Fair, Excel, London from 11^th � 12^th March. Victory at this event will earn the winning team a place in the 2011 F1 in School World Finals, a prestigious event in its own right, which brings with it the chance to compete for City University London engineering scholarships and the unique Bernie Ecclestone F1 in Schools World Champions trophy.

The North West regional finals took place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters. Amongst these are the IET, Tata, Denford, Jaguar, City University, London, SEMTA and KHP Consulting.

Full list of winners:

1^st place, Formula 1 Class F1Scintilla, Ribblesdale High School, Clitheroe

1^st place, Bloodhound SSC Class Bullfighters, LSA Technology & Performing Arts College, Lytham St. Annes

Best Rookie Team Velox Racing, Chesterfield High School, Liverpool

1^st place, Primary Class Velocity Vipers, Norman Street Primary School, Carlisle

Best Engineered Car Bio Hazard, LSA Technology and Performing Arts College, Lytham St. Annes

Fastest Formula 1 Class car Speedy Gonzales, LSA Technology & Performing Arts College, Lytham St. Annes

Fastest Bloodhound SSC Class Bullfighters, LSA Technology & Performing Arts College, Lytham St. Annes

Best Team Identity Bullet Storm, Little Lever School, Bolton

Innovative Thinking Award Nitehawks, Little Lever School, Bolton

Best Sponsorship & Marketing F1Scintilla, Ribblesdale High School, Clitheroe

Perseverance in adversity Velocity Vipers, Norman Street Primary School, Carlisle

Reigning UK champions to return to National Finals

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:59:22 GMT

Dynamic set for return to National Finals

Reigning UK F1 in Schools champions, �Dynamic�, a team of students from St John Payne School, Chelmsford, celebrated victory at the London and South East Regional Finals of the 2011 F1 in Schools Formula One Technology Challenge held recently at City University, London. The students took overall victory in the F1 class for a second year in succession, winning the team a place at the UK National Finals of F1 in Schools, as well as posting the fastest time with their scale model car to win the Fastest F1 Car award.

�Blur�, from Robert May�s School, Odiham won the Bloodhound class, to join Dynamic at the UK National Finals, as well as collecting the Best Sponsorship and Marketing Award. A sister team from the school, Zero Gravity, won the Best Team Identity award.

�Regis Racing�, a team of students from Regis School, Bognor Regis, entering the challenge for the first time, took victory in the Rookie class and sealed themselves a place at the National Finals.

Best Engineered car was won by Speeding Snails from Wilmington Grammar School, Kent, a team which has previously reached the National Finals. A second team from the school, Full Throttle collected the Innovative Thinking Award. The Fastest Bloodhound car award was presented to Team Phoenix from Kingshott School, Hitchin and teh Perseverance in the face of adversity award was given to QE Tron from Queen Elizabeth�s Grammar School.

The UK National Finals will be held this year at the Big Bang Science Fair, Excel, London from 11^th � 12^th March. Victory at this event will earn the winning team a place in the 2011 F1 in School World Finals, a prestigious event in its own right, which brings with it the chance to compete for City University London engineering scholarships and the unique Bernie Ecclestone F1 in Schools World Champions trophy. Dynamic represented their country at the 2010 event in Singapore, competing against teams from 19 countries, and after a highly competitive week of activity, they won the Best Verbal Presentation award, with the USA team taking the World Champions trophy.

The London and South East regional finals took place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters. Amongst these are the IET, Tata, Denford, Jaguar, City University London, SEMTA and KHP Consulting.

Full list of London and South East Regional Final winners:

1^st place, Formula 1 Class Dynamic, St John Payne School, Chelmsford

1^st place, Bloodhound SSC Class Blur, Robert May�s School, Odiham, Hampshire

Best Rookie Team Regis Racing, The Regis School, Bognor Regis

Best Engineered Car Speeding Snails, Wilmington Grammar School, Kent

Fastest Formula 1 Class car Dynamic, St John Payne School, - 0.990 seconds

Fastest Bloodhound SSC Class Team Phoenix, Kingshott School, Hitchin - 0.602 secs

Best Team Identity Zero Gravity, Robert May�s School, Odiham

Innovative Thinking Award Full Throttle, Wilmington Grammar School for Boys

Best Sponsorship & Marketing Blur, Robert May�s School, Odiham

Perseverance in adversity QE Tron, Queen Elizabeth�s Grammar School

Rookie school wins Fastest F1 Class award at Yorks and Humberside Regional Finals

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:54:59 GMT

Rookie school wins Fastest F1 Class award

The Yorkshire and Humberside regional final of the 2011 F1 in Schools Formula One Technology Challenge held at Tata Steel in Scunthorpe produced plenty of exciting racing and three worthy National Finalists. All girls team, �Hughes� Honeyz�, from Winterton Comprehensive School, Scunthorpe, winners in the Formula 1 class; �Chemical X�, from Castleford High School, Wakefield, winners of the Bloodhound car class and �Newlands�, another all-girl team of students from Newland School for Girls, Hull won the Rookie class.

�Newlands� were also the surprise winners in the Fastest F1 Class award, an excellent achievement for an F1 in Schools rookie team. Hughes� Honeyz won a second award,

collecting the Best Engineered Car award and Chemical X from Castleford High School were also two award winners, taking the Fastest Bloodhound car award after racing down the special F1 in Schools track in the quickest time. A second group of students from Castleford High School, �Mean Green Racing Team�, were presented with an award for Perseverance in the face of adversity.

In the Primary F1 in Schools class, Maltspeeders from Lindley Junior School took the top honours and also beat the older and more experienced teams to collect the Best Team Identity award. The Innovative Thinking award was won by Bradford Cobras from Bradford School and Best Sponsorship and Marketing was awarded to Bullet 2.0 from Baysgarth School.

The Yorkshire and Humberside regional finals took place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters. Amongst these are the IET, Tata, Denford, Jaguar, City University, London, SEMTA and KHP Consulting.

Full list of winners:

1^st place, Formula 1 Class Hughes� Honeyz, Winterton Comprehensive School

1^st place, Bloodhound SSC Class Chemical X, Castleford High School, Wakefield

Best Rookie Team Newlands, Newland School for Girls, Hull

1^st place, Primary Class Maltspeeders, Lindley Junior School, Huddersfield

Best Engineered Car Hughes� Honeyz, Winterton Comprehensive School

Fastest Formula 1 Class car Newlands, Newland School for Girls, Hull

Fastest Bloodhound SSC Class Chemical X, Castleford High School, Wakefield

Best Team Identity Maltspeeders, Lindley Junior School, Huddersfield

Innovative Thinking Award Bradford Cobras, Bradford School

Best Sponsorship & Marketing Bullet 2.0, Baysgarth School, North Lincolnshire

Perseverance in adversity Mean Green Racing Team, Castleford High School

New Curriculum Resource Materials

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:19:10 GMT

F1 in Schools, a highly acclaimed cross-curricular educational initiative for students aged 9-19 years, is moving into the classroom with the launch of comprehensive curriculum resource materials. The F1 in Schools challenge has been running for over ten years, with outstanding success in achieving its goal of encouraging young people to consider engineering as a career. Using the popularity of Formula 1, the most watched sport in the world, F1 in Schools draws in students to apply their learning and capture the excitement and glamour of motorsport.

The F1 in Schools Curriculum Resource is a set of cross-curricular materials to help schools run a project based on F1 in Schools. Using the materials, a whole year group can now be involved in designing, making and then racing miniature balsa wood cars powered by compressed gas. The resource provides guidance to help prepare pupils to enter a regional heat of the F1 in Schools challenge or alternatively, to run a standalone, whole-school project, ending with an in-school challenge. The sessions, which cover a broad spectrum that includes English, ICT and citizenship as well as STEM subjects, are ideal for use during lesson time or in an after-school club.

Over the last decade, the F1 in Schools challenge has helped to engage countless young people who might not otherwise have taken an interest in science and engineering, helping them to see the practical applications of these subjects in an instantly relatable context. Now, using the cross-curricular materials, teachers have the support they need to extend this benefit to many more pupils by integrating F1 in Schools into lessons, and to increase engagement in a wider array of subjects. The materials are detailed enough to support even teachers with limited prior knowledge of F1 events.

Andrew Denford, founder and chairman of F1 in Schools, says of the expansion into curriculum resource materials, �We have established F1 in Schools as one of the leading extra-curricular programmes for students and after many years of being asked for school resources we felt that it was the right time to expand and offer students the opportunity to use the programme within the classroom. The power of Formula 1 is just phenomenal; students really engage with their studies by taking on the F1 in Schools challenge and learning by practical application is exemplified in this initiative. We hope that schools will appreciate the value that this resource can bring and take a test drive of it, as I know it will be a hit with the students. It not only covers 10 different subjects in the 11-19 age range but will inevitably raise standards and improve qualification results.

�Schools taking up the F1 in Schools Curriculum Resource also open up many more new opportunities for their students. Not only is it a classroom project, but with a competitive element and the chance for teams to compete against other schools, the achievements can be very rewarding. Each year schools from the UK compete in National and, ultimately, the World finals, visiting exotic locations such as Singapore, Australia and Malaysia, enriching their learning by meeting students from other countries and cultures. F1 in Schools is not just about building a miniature racing car, it has proved to be a life-changing experience for many students.�

Three editions of the F1 in Schools Curriculum Resource are available, each catering for a different age range. The Bloodhound SSC edition is designed for pupils aged 9�14 and is based around the entry-level Bloodhound SSC Class of the F1 in Schools challenge, with 60 fully-resourced session plans in nine subjects: art and design, citizenship, design and technology, English, enterprise education, ICT, mathematics, PE and science. The other two editions are aimed at students aged 11�19 entering the F1 Class of the F1 in Schools challenge, with additional session plans on aerofoils for the 11�14 age group and advanced activities for the 14-19 pupils.

The F1 in Schools Curriculum Resource is provided on a simple web site that a school can subscribe to each year, with the material designed to be downloaded and shared in the school, so that all departments can benefit, and everyone in the school can have access to the resource. Published by Pearson Publishing, an annual subscription is priced at £295+VAT. For further information visit www.F1inSchools.co.uk or www.pearsonpublishing.co.uk/fscr.

North East has its National Finalists

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:48:27 GMT

Strong North East contingent win through to National Finals

�Carbon Fibrez�, a team of students from St.Bedes Catholic Comprehensive School, Peterlee celebrated victory at the North East regional final of the 2011 F1 in Schools Formula One Technology Challenge held recently in Newcastle. The students took overall victory in the Formula 1 class and won the team a place at the UK National Finals of F1 in Schools, while a sister team from St Bedes School, �Dynamite Speeders� won the Innovative Thinking Award.

Joining Carbon Fibrez at the National Finals will be GS velocity from George Stephenson School, Newcastle and Fenomonal Iron from Emmanuel College, Gateshead.

Three teams from Hermitage School, Chester Le Street, entered the challenge and each won an award, with Black Hawks�, taking the Best Engineered Car award, �Cosmic Racers� winning the Best Sponsorship and Marketing award and �Flash F1� collecting the Team Identity award.

�Inspiration� from Byron Sixth Form College were the quickest team at the finals with their F1 car recording a time of 1.031 seconds. �The Blazing Hares�, a team from Durham Johnston School, raced their scale model Bloodhound car to the Fastest Bloodhound car award with a time of 0.592 seconds, with a second team from the school, �Sinclair Racers�, taking the Perseverance in the Face of Adversity award.

The North East regional finals took place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters. Amongst these are the IET, Tata, Denford, Jaguar, City University, London, SEMTA and KHP Consulting.

Full list of winners:

1^st place, Formula 1 Class Carbon FibreZ, St Bedes, Peterlee

1^st place, Bloodhound SSC Class GS velocity, George Stephenson school, Newcastle

Best Rookie Team Fenomonal Iron, Emmanuel College, Gateshead

Best Engineered Car Black Hawks, The Hermitage, Chester le Street

Fastest Formula 1 Class car Inspiration, Byron Sixth Form College, Peterlee

Fastest Bloodhound SSC Class Blazing Hares, Durham Johnston School, Durham

Best Team Identity Flash F1, The Hermitage, Chester le Street

Innovative Thinking Award Dynamite Speeders St Bedes Peterlee

Best Sponsorship & Marketing Cosmic Racers, The Hermitage, Chester le Street

Perseverance in adversity Sinclair Racers, Durham Johnston School, Durham

Denford Launch The MRC 40 a Versatile, Affordable Router, Miller & Engraver

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:45:19 GMT

Denford Limited, Proud Founders and Sponsors of F1 in Schools have just launched the new MRC 40 Machine and believe it will be hard to find a better-specified, more versatile machine at the price!

The MRC 40 is ideal for the F1 in Schools challenge, when purchased with the optional F1 in Schools Car Manufacturing Fixture and Aluminium T-Slot Table. In addition, the new MRC 40 is a high-spec / low-cost solution for all your routing, milling and engraving needs.

It has a powerful 500W spindle motor and offers high speed manufacture linked with a large working envelope. This versatile machine handles small engraving jobs; and the large working envelope and Z axis capability (110mm) is perfect for the manufacture of large 3D designs. Set-up and tool changes are a simple process, and the MRC 40 is available with a host of optional extras for specialist applications.

The MRC40 is available with everything you need to get you up and running immediately. In addition, there is a full range of optional items, including a �Resources Pack,� which incorporates a package of mixed tools (2D, 3D & engraving tooling and collets), plus a variety of consumable materials such as �protofoam� and cast acrylic billets. This latest new product follows on from Denford�s PCB Engraving machine, which has proved so popular with schools working with limited budgets.

For further information and to see a video of the MRC 40 in action please click here or visit www.denford.co.uk

LOCAL AREA SCHOOLS COMPETE FOR PLACES IN UK F1 IN SCHOOLS NATIONAL FINAL

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 11:29:12 GMT

Student teams present and race their race cars of the future

Local area schools will be racing head-to-head in the North East area regional finals of the F1 in Schools Formula One Technology Challenge, to be held at Newcastle University Business School on Tuesday 1st February 2011.

The competition challenges teams of students to use CAD/CAM software to design, test and manufacture miniature compressed air-powered balsa wood race cars. For the younger secondary level students (9 � 13 years) the competition is to design, construct and race the fastest race car on the planet, a challenge which is linked to the World Land Speed Record car attempt with Bloodhound SSC, a project currently in development. For older students (14-19 years), the goal is to design, manufacture and race a Formula 1 car of the future.

A purpose-built 20 metre track will be used to test the speed of the model cars. In addition, participants will be judged on their final car design, engineering development, team work and project presentation. The winners from each category will compete against teams from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales for the UK F1 in Schools title to be held at Big Bang Science Fair at Excel, London from 9^th � 12^th March. The winning team from the UK will then go on to represent the country at the F1 in Schools World Finals which will be held later this year.

Competing teams and schools:

AFTERSHOCK F1 St Leonards Catholic School, Durham City

Nitro Racers Stokesley School, Stokesley, Middlesbrough

Crash Test Dummies Stokesley School, Stokesley,Middlesbrough

Dynamite Stokesley School, Stokesley, Middlesbrough

Black Hawks The Hermitage, Chester le Street

Cosmic Racers The Hermitage, Chester le Street

Flash F1 The Hermitage, Chester le Street

Inspiration Byron Sixth Form College, Peterlee

Blazing Hares Durham Johnston School, Durham

Sinclair Racers Durham Johnston School, Durham

GS velocity George Stephenson high school, Newcastle

MK II George Stephenson high school, Newcastle

Carbon FibreZ St Bedes, Peterlee

Dynamite Speeders St Bedes Peterlee

Pink ladies St Bedes, Peterlee

Team Swift Emmanual College, Gateshead

Phenomonal Iron Emmanuel College, Gateshead

For further information contact:

Alison Hill

F1 in Schools Press Office

Tel: 01327 856060

Tel: 07710 306588

Alison@id-pr.co.uk

F1 in Schools pitstops in Birmingham this week

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 10:05:23 GMT

F1 in Schools makes a pitstop at Autosport International Show in Birmingham this week, with this global educational challenge being showcased to thousands of visitors who visit this key event in the motor racing calendar.

The Formula One in Schools Technology Challenge is a global competition taking place in over 30 countries, with students from 9-19 years being eligible to take part. With Formula 1 at its core, it is only fitting for the competition to be part of Europe�s largest motorsport exhibition, with a display of the F1 in Schools competition and a 20 metres test track for show visitors to race examples of the model cars designed and built by students.

This unique student challenge is the largest global educational initiative. The students use CAD/CAM software to design, build and test a model compressed air powered balsa wood F1 car of the future. Each year the competition is hotly contested by some of the best young budding engineers from schools around the country, with each team presenting and racing their unique design of a scale model car. The stakes are high for the students, not only for the pride of representing their school in this prestigious competition, but also for the accolade of being crowned F1 in Schools champion which brings with it the opportunity to compete internationally for the Bernie Ecclestone trophy and scholarships to City University, London. The 2010/11 finals will be held at the Big Bang Science Fair, Excel London in March this year.

The highlight of the competition is the time trials, with the teams racing their own car on a specially designed 20 metre track to test the speed of each F1 model. Powered by compressed air, the cars are fired down the track at a scale speed equivalent to over 220 mph. With the world record standing at just over one second, it�s fast and furious action on the race track for these engineering protégés. At Autosport International this year visitors can test their reaction skills on the track and compare their times with some of the best students competing in F1 in Schools.

The F1 in Schools display is situated between the Main Hall and the Pistonheads Performance Car Show. For further information visit www.F1inSchools.co.uk

MARTIN WHITMARSH TO BE A PATRON OF F1 IN SCHOOLS

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:19:14 GMT

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Team Principal, Martin Whitmarsh, joins an illustrious line-up of Formula 1 personalities as a Patron of F1 in Schools, lending his support to this global educational initiative, which is privileged to have the support of the Formula One community.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, welcomes Martin Whitmarsh, saying, �We are very flattered that Martin has agreed to be a Patron of F1 in Schools. This initiative has close links with Formula One, and to have direct involvement with the personalities really helps us to engage with the students. Martin is an inspirational Team Principal and we appreciate his generosity in joining our other Formula One Patrons of F1 in Schools.�

F1 in Schools has a roster of Patrons which reads like a �Who�s Who� of motorsport, including legendary Chief Technical Officer of 2010 World Championship winning team, Red Bull Racing, Adrian Newey; Lotus Racing�s technical supremo, Mike Gascoyne and Mercedes GP boss, Ross Brawn.

Whitmarsh says of becoming a Patron of F1 in Schools, �This educational initiative is a great way to encourage students to study key subjects within the curriculum, while also introducing new fans to Formula One. We are always considering the long-term future of our sport and with initiatives such as F1 in Schools we are assured that there will be plenty of bright, young, talent looking to enter the industry.

�We met a number of the students after the 2009 World Finals in London, when the winning team was given a tour of the McLaren Technology Centre. The students� knowledge of the sport and their depth of engineering understanding were very impressive, so we know that F1 in Schools is playing an important role in preparing students for further education and, ultimately, careers in industry. I am sure we will see F1 in Schools �alumni� in F1, and possibly Vodafone McLaren Mercedes, in the not too distant future.�

F1 in Schools challenges students to design, manufacture and race CO2 powered miniature race cars. It is the only global multi-disciplinary challenge for students aged 9 to 19. The competition inspires students to use IT to learn about physics, aerodynamics, design, manufacturing, branding, graphics, sponsorship, marketing, leadership, teamwork, media skills and financial strategy, and apply them in a practical, imaginative and exciting way.

KOVALAINEN�S 2010 LG MOMENT OF THE YEAR UP FOR AUCTION

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 08:44:27 GMT

LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, is auctioning 19 unique autographed prints from the 2010 LG Moment of the Year competition, including Lotus Racing driver Heikki Kovalainen�s winning Moment from the 2010 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX.
Kovalainen received an Autosport Award on Sunday 5th December after thousands of fans from over 150 countries voted for his Moment. Taking place in London, UK, the Autosport Awards recognise the highest achievements within motorsport each year, by drivers, cars and through innovative technology. The LG Moment of the Year was a new addition to the prestigious ceremony, run in partnership with the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) and voted for entirely by fans via www.lg.com/f1 over the past few weeks.
All 19 Moments are now available for auction, in the form of a unique autographed print, with proceeds going to F1 in Schools�, the global engineering competition aimed at students aged 9 to 19 years whose World Finals were backed by LG in 2010.
The auction can be accessed by clicking here* and is run by www.auctionforacause.org on behalf of LG and F1 in Schools. Bidding is open now for 10 days, closing on Sunday 19th December 2010 at 2359 GMT.
Andrew Barrett, VP Global Sponsorship for LG Electronics, said: �The LG Moment of the Year competition has been a great success once again this year and it�s been amazing to see fans pick Heikki�s courageous fire fighting Moment above all others. He is a great character and the photo depicting his Moment is stunning. I am thrilled to be able to auction each photo, with all the drivers taking part so kindly. We have had the likes of Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton and indeed Heikki sign their Moments and I hope fans have a great time bidding for their favourite from the year.�
Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, added, �We are delighted that LG is supporting F1 in Schools with this unique competition. LG came on board for this year�s F1 in Schools World Finals held in Singapore in September and it�s great to be building on this association with the LG Moment of the Year competition. As a not-for-profit organisation we rely on educational grants and commercial support to deliver F1 in Schools programmes in over 30 countries across the globe, so the contribution from the proceeds of the LG Moment of the Year competition will help to ensure we can continue with our work and host another exciting World Finals next year!�
*Full link for the auction is:
http://members.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=lg-f1-moment-2010

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BANGOR AND PWLLHELI SCHOOL TEAMS WIN THROUGH TO NATIONAL F1 IN SCHOOLS FINAL

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:23:43 GMT

A team of students from Ysgol Botwnnog, Pwllheli and a team from Ysgol Friars, Bangor, triumphed in the North Wales Regional final of the 2010/11 F1 in Schools Formula One Technology Challenge yesterday. The Ysgol Bowtnnog team, Fflam, took victory in the F1 class, of the challenge (for students aged 14 � 19 years) and Fast Lane, a team from Ysgol Friars, won the Bloodhound Class (for students aged 11 � 14). In the Primary F1 in Schools competition, Team X-Dream from Ysgol Talwrn, Talwrn, took first place and head to the Primary F1 in Schools National Finals.

Fflam celebrated taking the Best sponsorship and Marketing Award and the Fastest F1 car Award as well as booking themselves a place in the F1 in Schools UK National Finals with their class victory. Fast Lane won the Fastest Bloodhound car Award on route to winning their class. Both of these teams will travel to London next March to compete against regional winners from around the country in the UK National Finals which will be held at the Big Bang Science Fair at Excel in Docklands. Victory at this event will earn the winning team a coveted place at the F1 in Schools World Finals next year.

The competition challenges students in the F1 class to design, construct and race a Formula 1 car of the future, made from a block of balsa wood, and powered by a compressed air canister. The car is raced over a 20 metre track and the fastest time is recorded. Younger students design, build and race a Bloodhound car, linking with the upcoming British attempt on the World Land speed record, with the Bloodhound project.

Aside from the on-track action, teams also produce supporting evidence of their design, develop a sponsorship and marketing campaign and produce team merchandise, with all these elements presented with their race car at the regional finals.

F1 in Schools aims to provide an exciting yet challenging educational experience through the magnetic appeal of Formula One. F1 in Schools is rapidly realising its potential of becoming the only truly global educational programme that raises awareness of Formula One among students and school children in every region, in every country, on every continent. Spanning age ranges of 9 to19 its main objective is to help change perceptions of engineering, science and technology by creating a fun and exciting learning environment for young people to develop an informed view about careers in engineering, mathematics, science, Formula One, science, marketing and technology

F1 in Schools is the only global multi-disciplinary challenge for students aged 9 to 19. The competition inspires students to use IT to learn about physics, aerodynamics, design, manufacturing, branding, graphics, sponsorship, marketing, leadership, teamwork, media skills and financial strategy, and apply them in a practical, imaginative and exciting way.

Previous World Finals events have been held in Melbourne, Australia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, London, UK and most recently, Singapore. The Challenge, in its tenth year, was introduced to the UK in 2000 and since this time has expanded to 36 countries. Bernie Ecclestone, President and CEO of Formula One Management gave his support to F1 in Schools by granting the challenge a world-wide protected trademark and a new logo in 2005. Since this time the initiative has built close links with teams and personalities within Formula One.

F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD CHAMPIONS TO MAKE A PITSTOP AT PRI SHOW NEXT MONTH

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:26:48 GMT

The newly crowned F1 in Schools World Champions 2010, an American team from James Madison Middle School and Southeast High School, UNITUS RACING, will be showcasing this global educational technology initiative at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show in Orlando, Florida, next month. The team competed with 24 other F1 In Schools teams from 18 different countries to capture the title for the USA.

F1 in Schools will be presented at PRI Show for the first time, with UNITUS RACING racing their Singapore championship winning car on the custom built, 65 foot F1 in Schools race track. A display of their work, explaining the design and development process they undertook to build their scale model F1 car of the future, and a presentation of the F1 in Schools program, will also be exhibited at the Show.

UNITUS RACING Team Manager, Amanda Clark, and her team mates, Mark Nanney, Tony Griffin, Brandon Miranda and Yatrik Solanki, will all be on hand at the PRI Show to talk to visitors about their experience at the Singapore World Finals and publicize the benefits of taking part in this prestigious Formula 1-linked competition.

Clark says, �We never expected to be the World Champions when we went to Singapore for the F1 in Schools World Finals in September, as the competition was really tough; there were so many good teams and innovative designs. Winning the competition has been amazing, with lots of media coverage and publicity opportunities. Being invited to showcase our programme at PRI Show is the icing on the cake and we�re very proud to be displaying our work to people involved in the industry, who are potential future employers for us and many other students involved in F1 in Schools.�

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, adds, �It is fantastic for UNITUS RACING to be part of the PRI Show and they will be excellent ambassadors for the F1 in Schools program. We are delighted that we will be able to promote F1 in Schools to around 38,000 show visitors, with the opportunity to encourage more schools and organizations to become involved in F1 in Schools in North America in the future. �

The 23^rd annual PRI Show takes place from 9^th to 11^th December 2010 at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida. Visit www.performanceracing.com for further details.

F1 in Schools set to benefit from LG Moment of the Year 2010 competition

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 09:18:36 GMT

F1 in Schools World Finals 2010 title sponsor, LG, has unveiled its selection for the 2010 LG Moment of the Year and announced that F1 in Schools will be the beneficiary in an exclusive auction of the 19 moments selected for the competition.

LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, unveiled its selection for the 2010 LG Moment of the Year at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi during the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend.

The LG Moment of the Year competition, run in partnership with the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA), takes place for the second year running and comprises of a selection of �moments� chosen from each Formula 1� race weekend throughout the season.

All 19 moments are now available for review onwww.lg.com/f1 from with Formula 1� fans worldwide able to vote for their favourite moment of the season. The winner will be announced at the Autosport Awards in London on 5^th December, with the LG Moment of the Year award being given out during the ceremony.

Each moment will also be available for auction, in the form of a one-off autographed print of the moment, with proceeds going to F1 in Schools�, the global engineering competition aimed at students aged 9 to 19 years. An additional print will also be available for auction, commemorating this season�s Constructors Champions.

Formula 1� team Force India won the inaugural vote in 2009, thanks to their efforts at the 2009 Formula 1 ING Belgian Grand Prix, which prompted fans worldwide to vote for them as their LG Moment of the Year.

Andrew Barrett, VP Global Sponsorship for LG Electronics, said: �As part of LG�s global Formula 1 program, we are conducting our second annual LG Moment of the Year competition, voted for by fans. In our very low key first year over 80,000 people voted for the Force India �Belgium GP� Moment in 2009. Given how successful the competition was that year, we have increased its reach noticeably in 2010 with increased promotion globally; its own dedicated micro-site and its official award which will be given out at the prestigious Autosport Awards. This year, we are also giving voting fans a chance to bid for one-of-a-kind prints of each moment, autographed by the F1 drivers featured in them. We are all eager to see which moment fans will choose from this thrilling Formula 1 season.�

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, added, �We are delighted that LG is supporting F1 in Schools with this unique competition. LG came on board for this year�s F1 in Schools World Finals held in Singapore in September and it�s great to be building on this association with the LG Moment of the Year competition. As a not-for-profit organisation we rely on educational grants and commercial support to deliver F1 in Schools programmes in over 30 countries across the globe, so the contribution from the proceeds of the LG Moment of the Year competition will help to ensure we can continue with our work and host another exciting World Finals next year!�

MASSA RACES STUDENT AT F1 IN SCHOOLS UAE SHOWCASE

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:05:40 GMT

Scuderia Ferrari Formula One driver, Felipe Massa, faced stiff competition when he took on UAE students from Team Impulse on the F1 in Schools track at the Mubadala Experience. F1 in Schools, a global educational initiative which operates in 34 countries, is being showcased in a number of different locations in Abu Dhabi as part of the build up to the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend.

Three locations across Abu Dhabi are bringing motorsports to life for young fans;

Mubadala, presenting partners of the programme in the UAE, has an F1 in Schools track and display of the student programme at the F1 Fanzone, located on the Corniche.
Abu Dhabi International Airport is hosting an F1 in Schools track and display of the programme with overseas visitors arriving for the Grand Prix being given the opportunity to try their hand at racing the scale model F1 cars designed and built by UAE students.
Yas Marina Circuit, home to the F1 in Schools UAE programme, has a 20 metre track where visitors can race these miniature F1 cars of the future.

All three locations are designed to give young fans an opportunity to learn more about the F1 in Schools programme, highlighting the educational benefits and the fun of taking part in this student programme open to all students in the UAE.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, said, �This year�s Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has been a focus for promoting the UAE F1 in Schools programme to a wide audience, targeting local students who can enjoy participating in the programme and reap the benefits of this exciting Formula One-linked educational initiative.�

�It�s great to see Felipe Massa having a first-hand experience of the F1 in Schools challenge at the Mubadala Experience and he is just one of thousands of people who will be racing the F1 in Schools race cars this weekend. Abu Dhabi has been very proactive in its approach to promoting the F1 in Schools programme in the UAE and I�m sure there won�t be any young F1 fans who haven�t seen, heard about or read about the initiative by the end of the weekend!

Each team brought along a pit display, their cars and portfolio, as well as having prepared a presentation for the judges. Over three intense days of competition, Team Impulse and Zero.9 competed against the best F1 in Schools teams from around the world. A prestigious awards ceremony attended by many F1 personalities was the final event of the week, with Team Zero.9 finishing overall runners-up and Team Impulse celebrating taking home the Outstanding Sportsmanship Award.

ESSEX STUDENT TEAM WINS AWARD AT F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD FINALS

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:17:07 GMT

�Dynamic�, a team of students from St. John Payne School, Chelmsford, Essex, represented their country at the F1 in Schools World Finals supported by LG held in Singapore recently to coincide with the Singtel Singapore F1 Grand Prix. The team were delighted to win the Best Verbal Presentation award which was sponsored by Williams F1 team.

After the awards ceremony, the team were hosted by British High Commissioner Paul Madden at his residence. Dynamic were also given a tour of the Williams F1 garage by Chief Executive Adam Parr at the Singapore Grand Prix, with an exclusive chance to view the inner sanctum of the team trackside.

The Dynamic team won a place in the F1 in Schools World Finals after taking victory in the UK National Finals of the challenge held earlier this year at Autosport International Show in Birmingham. Emily Latham (15), Anna MacBride (16), Michael Smith (15), Edward Talboys (15) and Tim Tillet (16) had the experience of a lifetime when they competed in this international event held at Ngee Ann Polytechnic and the Conrad Centennial Hotel in Singapore.

Emily Latham, Team Manager, Dynamic, said of F1 in Schools, �This international competition is amazing. Meeting teams from so many different countries and cultures is a very special experience.�

Of the challenge Emily adds, �We�ve worked so hard to get to Singapore, to compete here, we�re just so pleased to be here. It�s been exciting, nerve wracking and really good fun. It�s so hot as well! And it was really interesting to go to the High Commissioner�s house, we were treated like VIPs, so it was an awesome day. We really didn�t think we had won any awards as the standard was so high, so it was great to go home with one, and winning an award meant we had the chance to go in the F1 paddock which was amazing.�

The event started with a welcome breakfast, gift exchange lunch and a flight on the Singapore version of the London Eye, the Singapore Flyer, for all the teams. With 25 teams from 18 countries, Dynamic enjoyed the unique opportunity to meet peers from around the world and build friendships which will endure for many years. Gingerbread cookies, Irish leprechauns, specially minted Royal Mint coins, and a donation to a school affected by the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake were among the gifts exchanged.

Dynamic�s week of activities continued with an invitation to meet the British High Commissioner at his Singapore residence and the team were only too happy to make this visit. They proudly gave the High Commissioner their verbal presentation which had won them their award. Their final highlight of the week was an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the world of F1, with a visit to the paddock at the Singapore Grand Prix and a tour of the Williams F1 garage hosted by Adam Parr, Chief Executive, Williams F1 and a meeting with driver Nico Hulkenberg who signed items for the Dynamic team members.

F1 in Schools challenges students to design, build, test, analyse, and race a scale model Formula One car of the future, using CAD/CAM technology. Each team of between three and six students, brings together their work to present to a judging panel with a verbal and written presentation to support their model car, which is raced on a specially designed 20 metre track. At the World Finals each team brought along a pit display, their cars and portfolio, as well as having prepared a presentation for the judges. Over three intense days of competition, Dynamic competed against the best F1 in Schools teams from around the world. A prestigious awards ceremony attended by many F1 personalities was the final event of the week and Dynamic were delighted to take home the award for the best verbal presentation.

WELSH STUDENT TEAM WINS LG AWARD AT F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD FINALS

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:19:29 GMT

Team Zenith, an all-girls team of students from Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive School, Pontypridd, represented Wales at the F1 in Schools World Finals supported by LG held in Singapore recently to coincide with the Singtel F1 Singapore Grand Prix. The team were delighted to win the LG Moment of the Week award which was sponsored by LG. The team won a unique trophy which combined parts from a Formula One race car with a selection of LG mobile phones, and were also given a tour of the Virgin Racing garage at the Singapore Grand Prix, with an exclusive chance to view the inner sanctum of the team trackside.

Team Zenith won a place in the F1 in Schools World Finals as the leading Welsh team at the UK National Finals of the challenge held earlier this year at Autosport International Show in Birmingham.

Annie Holland, Katie Jenkins, Jessica Eynon, Georgia Critcher, Jenna Claridge and Isobel Nessbert had the experience of a lifetime when they competed in this international event held at Ngee Ann Polytechnic and the Conrad Centennial Hotel in Singapore.

The LG Moment of the Week award challenged students to use LG mobile phones to create and capture a special moment from the F1 in Schools World Finals. The Team Zenith girls decided to depict the LG logo, recognising the importance of the brand�s sponsorship of the event. Annie Holland explains, �We wanted to be in the photo, so we thought we would wear the dressing gowns and slippers from our hotel room to create the shape. The only problem was the location for the shot. The Conrad Centennial played such a big part in the event, as we stayed in rooms at this hotel, had the knockout racing finals and award ceremony there as well as the pool area being the �hang out� for all the teams, but it was always really busy. We had to wait until 4 in the morning to take the photo, so we didn�t get much sleep that night. It was worth it though, as we won an amazing trophy for our efforts and had the chance to go in the F1 paddock which was awesome as well.�

The F1 in Schools World Finals supported by LG started with a welcome breakfast, gift exchange lunch and a flight on the Singapore version of the London Eye, the Singapore Flyer, for all the teams. With 25 teams from 18 countries, Team Zenith enjoyed the unique opportunity to meet peers from around the world and build friendships which will endure for many years. Gingerbread cookies, Irish leprechauns and a donation to a school affected by the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake were among the gifts exchanged, with Team Zenith presenting each member of the competing teams with a specially minted coin, produced by the Royal Mint, especially for Zenith, as part of their sponsorship of the team for the World Finals.

After three intense days of competition, the event concluded with a prestigious awards celebrations attended by many F1 personalities and Team Zenith were delighted to take home the award for the LG Moment of the Week. Their final highlight of the week was an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the world of F1, with a visit to the paddock at the Singtel F1 Singapore Grand Prix and a tour of the Virgin Racing garage including a meeting with the drivers.

FORMULA ONE SUCCESS FOR USA

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 08:53:26 GMT

Tears of joy and tumultuous applause accompanied the announcement of USA winning the F1 in Schools World Finals Singapore 2010 supported by LG. The world champions, Unitus Racing from James Madison Middle School and Southeast High School, were delighted, and surprised, to be crowned with the title at this sixth World Finals event, after beating 24 student teams in this prestigious educational Formula One linked challenge.

The team were congratulated by Vodafone McLaren Mercedes driver, Jenson Button, after the awards ceremony, adding to the special day for the American team. Earlier this afternoon Formula One boss, Bernie Ecclestone, a long-time supporter of F1 in Schools visited the event to view first-hand the competition.

Unitus Racing Team Manager, Amanda Clark, and her team mates, Niemann Pest, Mark Nanney, Tony Griffin, Brandon Miranda and Yatrik Solandi had made a long trip of nearly 24 hours travelling to claim their historic victory, celebrating as the first country to have won the title for a second time. �We�re all a bit overwhelmed and can�t really put what this means to us into words�, said Clark. �This was a total surprise. Our goal was to be in the top ten, as we knew we had been consistent in the various different judging categories. At the end, when they called the third and second placed teams we had no idea that we had won, we thought we had come fifth. It just shows what hard work and determination can do, as well as following a dream.�

Button fitted in a visit to meet the World Champions amid a hectic pre-race weekend PR schedule, congratulating them on their achievements. �A World Champion F1 driver saying well done to us was just awesome,� said Clark. �We can�t quite believe this is happening to us. It�s all a bit unreal!�

Button said of the team�s success, �Wow, it was a long journey for these guys, but I suppose it�s like anything you want to achieve, it is a long journey. A lot of people would also say that the journey is the reward as well. I�m sure it has been for these guys, they have had a great experience designing the car and congratulations to them. I hope they�ve enjoyed this experience and enjoyed their trip to Singapore.�

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman of F1 in Schools, explained, �Team Turbo won our first World Finals back in 2004, but since then the competition has been so tough that it�s taken them six years to reclaim the title. This team excelled by their consistency and attention to detail, putting together top quality work in every element of the competition and this really paid off for them.

�We�ve had a fantastic World Finals this year, with the quality of the teams outstripping last year and all the judges being highly impressed with the professionalism, commitment and innovation that has been put into the development of their F1 cars.

�There has been intense competition at this event, with hundreds of hours of work being put into each teams� entry, as they strive to build the fastest, most innovative car with high precision engineering. The initiative mirrors the real world of Formula One, with the team�s professionalism extending to the pit display, uniforms, merchandise and commercial funding, with judges allocating marks for each of these aspects of the programme. The 25 teams have put in superb performances, but there�s always only one World Champion and Unitus Racing are deserving champions, our congratulations to them.�

A total of 17 trophies were presented at the Awards ceremony, attended by F1 drivers Lucas di Grassi

from Virgin Racing and Sauber F1 driver Komui Kobayashi. Representatives from many of the F1

teams were present and the Guest of Honour was Mr Hawazi Daipi, Senior Parliamentary Secretary,

Ministry of Manpower & Ministry of Health.

F1 in Schools is the only global multi-disciplinary challenge for students aged 9 to 19. The founding constitution of F1 in Schools stipulates that it shall remain a not-for-profit organisation. Based in London and supported by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, funds are raised through sponsorship and invested in administering, developing and expanding the challenge. The competition inspires students to use IT to learn about physics, aerodynamics, design, manufacturing, branding, graphics, sponsorship, marketing, leadership, teamwork, media skills and financial strategy, and apply them in a practical, imaginative and exciting way.

The 2010 F1 in Schools World Finals are supported by LG and hosted by Ngee Ann Polytechnic. The Official Hotel of the World Finals is Conrad Centennial Singapore with Hilton Racing. The World Finals are in partnership with Singapore Grand Prix, Singapore Sports Council, Singapore Toursim Board, the Institution of Engineering and Technology and City University London

Full list of prize winners

Award	Winner
World Champions	Unitus Racing, USA
2nd Place	Zer0.9 , Australia/UAE collaboration team
3rd Place	Aixtreme Racing, Germany
Best Engineered Car	Basiliisk Performance, Australia
Fastest Car	Aixtreme Racing, Germany
Best Team Identity	Schaeffler Hypersonic, Singapore
Perseverance in the Face of Adversity	Celeritas, South Africa
Innovative Thinking Award	Aixtreme Racing, Germany
Best Pit Display	Govannon Racing, Ireland
Best Team Sponsorship & Marketing Award	Unitus Racing, USA
The Collaboration Award	Zer0.9, Australia/UAE collaboration team
Outstanding Sportsmanship Award	Impulse, Dubai, UAE
Best Portfolio	Basiliisk Performance, Australia
Best Verbal Presentation	Dynamic, UK
Best Newcomer Award	Impact , Saudi Arabia
LG Moment of the Week	Team Zenith, Wales
Best Team Website Award	Qi , China
Knockout Winners	Raluca F1, Malaysia

Picture shows: Unitus Racing with Vodafone McLaren Mercedes driver, Jenson Button, celebrating winning F1 in Schools World Finals Singapore 2010 supported by LG.

BERNIE ECCLESTONE GOES RACING AGAIN... AND WINS!

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 04:31:49 GMT

Bernie Ecclestone returned to racing today, putting his reaction time to the test in an F1 in Schools race at the F1 in Schools World Finals Singapore 2010 supported by LG. Ecclestone visited the event at the Conrad Centennial Hotel in Singapore, taking time out of his busy schedule to see first-hand the work of the F1 in Schools World Finals teams.

Bernie Ecclestone has been a long-time supporter of F1 in Schools World Finals, with a trophy which he commissioned especially for the initiative given to the World Champions each year. Ecclestone was given a tour of some of the team�s pit displays by Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman of F1 in Schools, before taking on the F1 in Schools boss in a head to head race with LG branded cars on the specially designed track used by the students as part of the competition. Ecclestone beat Denford with the faster reaction time to win the race.

Of F1 in Schools Ecclestone said, �It is super, super for the kids, it�s really great and it gets them interested in Formula One and a lot of adults as well are asking what this (F1 in Schools) is all about.� He was also supportive of the initiative�s focus on engineering, saying, �It�s magic. These guys will go somewhere, for sure,� and he also believes they will end up in Formula One, adding, �Yes, for sure, absolutely, they get exposure, people know them and they will get a good position.�

Denford said of Ecclestone�s visit to this year�s F1 in Schools World Finals, �We are very privileged to have the support of Bernie Ecclestone and although he has met F1 in Schools World Champions in the past, this is the first time that he has had the chance to see the initiative in action and to view for himself the work of the students. I know he was very impressed with the standard of work that he saw, the lengths that the teams have gone to in their pursuit of success and the overall professionalism of the event.

The F1 in Schools World Finals culminated in a celebratory awards ceremony this evening. An American team, Unitus Racing, a team from James Madison Middle School, Virginia and Southeast High School, Florida took the World Champions title after three days of intense competition. Their victory brought with it Automotive and Motorsport Engineering scholarships to City University, London, LG LED screens and the coveted Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy.

F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD FINALS 2010 SUPPORTED BY LG VALUES INTEREST FROM THE WORLD OF F1

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:16:23 GMT

F1 in Schools is privileged to have the support of the Formula One industry and its involvement is extensive. The F1 in Schools World Finals 2010 is supported byLG, a Global Partner and a Technological Partner of Formula 1 since the start of the 2009 season. For this year�s event, which takes place in Singapore later this month, race car designer and motorsport pundit, Gary Anderson, will be the Chair of Judges.

The winners in each of the 17 categories will be presented with trophies provided by many of the current Formula One teams including McLaren, Ferrari, Toro Rosso, Red Bull Racing, Mercedes GP, Lotus Racing, Virgin Racing, Force India F1, Williams F1 and Sauber F1. LG will be presenting a specially commissioned trophy for the LG Moment of the Week award, designed by a former F1 Chief Mechanic, as well as LG PC monitors for each member of the World Finals winning team. The World Champions will be presented with the Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy, a beautiful glass sculpture given by Ecclestone to F1 in Schools. The event venue, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, will have a Lotus Racing show car on display.

The Finale of the week will be a glittering Awards Celebration at the Conrad Centennial Ballroom which will be hosted by F1 commentator and leading blogger, James Allen and attended by many industry personnel, including F1 senior management and drivers.

Anderson has now extended his involvement with this global educational challenge, by taking on the task of leading the judging panel at the F1 in Schools World Finals 2010. With over 30 years experience in motorsport and his race car design expertise, Anderson has all the necessary credentials to oversee the judging process.

�I�m keen to have a hands-on role in this F1 in Schools World Finals and to see for myself the quality of work which these students are producing and the efforts that they are all putting into designing and building their own miniature race cars. I�m sure that it will be no different to the real world of Formula One, with teams looking closely at the interpretation of the rules to find any competitive advantage. We just need to make sure they stay within the boundaries that are set!�

With 18 countries represented by 26 teams at this year�s event, Anderson and his judging colleagues will have an intensive two days, scrutinising all the competitors� entries and ensuring that the competition is judged professionally and accurately.

Anderson�s judging colleagues are drawn from the national F1 in Schools challenges around the world, with representatives from China, Portugal, USA, UAE, Ireland, South Africa and Canada. The F1 in Schools World Finals judging panel will also welcome Group Captain Brian Edwards from the Australian High Commission in Singapore.

The panel includes Roger Valsler and Nanette Strong from City University, London. This university also supports the F1 in Schools World Finals with the World Champions prize, Automotive and Motorsport Engineering scholarships to City University for each member of the winning team.

Valsler comments, �City University London is very proud to be associated with F1 in Schools and we are delighted to be able to extend our support to the judging panel. First-hand experience of the entrants abilities, their passion and determination to succeed ensures that we are helping to select the best candidates for receiving our scholarship prize.�

�We are very privileged to have the support of the Formula One industry, �says Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman of F1 in Schools. �As we have grown as a global educational initiative the F1 teams, sponsors and personalities have become more involved with us and embraced our goals of promoting engineering as a career and inspiring students to study through the popularity of the sport. We are very grateful for the support that they give us, welcoming students to their garages at races, giving students the opportunity to experience work at their factories and providing us with trophies and merchandise for the award winners.�

F1 STARS OF THE FUTURE HEAD TO THE GRID FOR THE RACE OF THEIR LIFE

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:29:14 GMT

Students from around the world are putting the finishing touches to their Formula One cars in preparation for the 2010 F1 in Schools World Finals, which is being held in Singapore next month. This global educational challenge, which is privileged to have the support of the Formula One fraternity, draws together the best young engineers, business minds and designers, competing for the coveted Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy as well as Automotive and Motorsport Engineering scholarships to City University London.

The diversity of teams competing reflects the far reaching success of this initiative, with students from Europe, Asia, Australasia and North America all represented. The competition has no boundaries, with students studying at independent and state high schools travelling to Singapore. With a team which includes royalty and another from a school for less fortunate young people, the competition is open to school children from all walks of life between the ages of 9 and 19.

Supported by LG, a Global Partner and a Technological Partner of Formula 1 since the start of the 2009 season, the F1 in Schools World Finals brings together the F1 in Schools National Champions to compete internationally for the World Champions title. Eighteen countries will be represented, with a team from Saudi Arabia making their first appearance at a World Finals event. Runners up from their national finals are invited to form collaboration teams, linking teams from different countries to compete together, adding a unique dimension to the challenge. The six collaborative teams include an Australian school linked with a UAE school, a Singapore school with a Portugal school, a German school with a school in the USA, South Africa have linked with Canada, while Malaysia and England have joined forces just as Lotus Racing has in the real world of Formula One.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, is looking forward to the Singapore event saying, �F1 in Schools goes from strength to strength and this year�s World Finals are expected to outperform previous years with the student teams showcasing a depth of talent and innovation which we haven�t seen before. Each year the level of research increases, the boundaries are pushed further and the cars feature originality, new techniques and a complexity of design which impresses the F1 teams. I�m sure this year we will have another record-breaking event and I hope the students are prepared for the toughest competition yet.�

The event is being hosted by Singapore�s Ngee Ann Polytechnic within the Convention Centre over two days, followed by a glittering awards celebration at the Conrad Centennial Singapore expected to be attended by luminaries from F1 as well as local dignitaries and VIP guests. The winners will not only receive university scholarships and the Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy, they will also visit the Formula 1 paddock at the Singapore Grand Prix and meet Mr Ecclestone and many of the drivers and technical managers.

BRITISH F1 IN SCHOOLS TEAMS RACING TO BE READY FOR WORLD FINALS IN SINGAPORE

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:58:48 GMT

A strong challenge for the F1 in Schools World Champions title will be mounted by British teams heading to Singapore to attend the 2010 F1 in Schools World Finals. Held in the Asian outpost to coincide with the 2010 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix, the World Finals will bring together 26 student teams from around the globe, all competing for the Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy and coveted Automotive and Motorsport Engineering scholarships to City University London.

Representing England, the UK National Champions, Dynamic, from St. John Payne School, Chelmsford, Essex, face fierce competition from four other British teams. Wales will be represented by Team Zenith from Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive, with Team Carbon from Regent House School, Newtownards, flying the flag for Northern Ireland. One of the collaborative teams competing at the World Finals includes British students, with TEAM Fusion, an English-Malaysian team, formed from students at Lutterworth College, Lutterworth and Sekolah Pertukangan Perantis Tentera Darat, Malaysia.

For most students it is holiday time, but for students from Dynamic, it�s been a summer of being engrossed in Formula One, with the team totally focused on putting up the best entry possible for the F1 in Schools World Finals. Anna MacBride, Resources Manager for the team, says, �This �experience of a life time� is sure taking a lot of my life time. But hey� it sure is worth it. We get endless fun out of this competition and a whole lot of valuable experiences. Knowledge that gives us a big boost on the career ladder, putting us a step ahead of many other people, as well as providing skills and experiences that money can�t buy. For instance just the other week we were invited to go to a concert at the O2 arena in aid of the Transformation Trust. We were able to watch performances from the likes of The Wanted to The Saturdays.�

The Welsh all-girls team, Team Zenith, have put on some extremely successful fund-raising events for their trip to Singapore, including a Team Zenith Barn Dance, a Big Car Wash at Pontyclun fire station and a sell-out �No School, No Rules� pop concert promoted extensively by the team including a town market stall to sell the tickets.

The English students from the England- Malaysia collaboration team have been having �virtual� meetings, using web technology such as Skype to stay in touch with their team mates 6500 miles away. Their first face-to-face meeting will be on the eve of the World Finals, so all these students will be putting the finishing touches to their team on site at the event in Singapore. The workload is split between the two teams, Elliott Stark from Lutterworth College explains, �Their manufacturing manager (from the Malaysian school) and I will work closely during the design and manufacture process of the car, even though we have a seven hour time difference between us. He will help with the design, we will manufacture some parts on our 3D printer and ship them to Malaysia and so on. �

The 2010 F1 in Schools World Finals will bring together National Champions from F1 in Schools finals that have taken place over the past 12 months around the globe, as well as a number of collaborative teams formed from the runners-up.

This unique student challenge is the largest global educational initiative promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The students use CAD/CAM software to design, build and test a model compressed air powered balsa wood F1 car of the future and it now takes place in 34 countries around the world, with an estimated 18000 schools competing.

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Why aren�t there more women engineers in F1?

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:29:03 GMT

F1 in Schools, the global engineering challenge for school children, of which I am proud to be a patron, has had two major breakthroughs recently.

First the 2010 World Finals due to take place in Singapore this year have been boosted by a sponsorship deal with LG Electronics. And then at Silverstone last weekend, one of the participants, Kelly Ashbridge, who has represented her school in Carlisle in F1 in Schools, got the chance to interview Red Bull technical chief Adrian Newey, an active patron of the programme.

Through F1 in Schools, Kelly has become interested in engineering as a vocation and wanted to find out about women and engineering and to ask the maestro�s advice on getting a career in F1.

Although the ratio of women engineers in F1 teams is very low, F1 in Schools has a very high ratio of female competitors, around 35%, and all-girl teams are quite common. And yet when they get to around 15 years of age, the numbers fall away and few girls pursue engineering degrees.

This is something many Governments and F1 in Schools want to understand and correct. The programme is now in 32 countries world wide and is doing great work exposing F1 in particular and engineering in general to millions of school children.

Here is an extract from Kelly�s interview with Newey.

Kelly Ashbridge interviews Adrian Newey at Silverstone

Kelly Ashbridge�In your career, how many girls have you come across who are keen on engineering?�

Adrian Newey �In Red Bull we have, I believe 140 engineers and of those in aerodynamics we have 2 (women), then we have 1 in vehicle dynamics, one in stress and 2 in general design, so I think that comes to about 6 or so. So 6 in 140 � 4%. It�s a small percentage, I am afraid, but it�s not too bad.�

Kelly �Do you think that girls should take more of a dominating role, do you think it�s time we took over? Do you think we are capable of it?�

Adrian�Yes, the girls we have are certainly very good engineers. They have earnt there place, we don�t hire them simply because they are females and they continue to contribute just as well as the blokes. I think to be honest, nobody, we are just not conscious of it, they are just another person.�

Kelly�Do you think F1 in Schools is a good way to introduce young people to Formula One and to engineering as a career path?�

Adrian �I think it�s a great way, I think not only to get into Formula One but also to get involved with something, to understand the spirit of the competition, to look at the details, to work with other people, to get it from an idea to designed product to competition. I think it�s fantastic.

�That for me is a life skill, it�s not just something that you would necessarily apply to Formula One. It�s a general life experience which you can apply to anything and that�s why i am such a strong supporter of Andrew�s (Denford, the founder of F1 in Schools) work.

Kelly �For people in my position who have done the F1 in Schools competition and are applying to university what is the next thing to do to keep them on the right path to make sure they are going the right way?�

Adrian �I won�t pretend that getting into Formula One is easy. There is an element of chance and luck with it � it�s not easy unfortunately. All I can advise is first of all don�t necessarily be hung up about getting into Formula One. It may be that you can get a job in another category and then once you are in the industry if you are good, normally, I shouldn�t say this, but it becomes easier to move around. Get work experience wherever possible and that doesn�t necessarily mean, you obviously apply for a team, to see if you can get work experience, we, like other teams have a limited number of places each year and again there is an element of luck in who gets those.�

�Also look at spannering for a Formula 3 team, generally anything on your CV that shows you are not only academically intelligent, but also that you are passionate about it. I think the big thing about motor racing is that it does generally involve long hours and so demands a lot of dedication and what your CV needs to try and demonstrate is that you have that dedication and you are prepared to do that.�

Kelly�So what advice would you give someone in my position?�

Adrian �Don�t give up is probably the first one. It�s not an easy one to get through. Be flexible. Don�t set your heart on Formula One initially. There are other teams, even other categories, even rallying, maybe motorbikes, I don�t know. Try to build out your CV as we spoke about and then try to not get too dispirited when you keep applying and it may be even, that we don�t always hire out of universities, so even if you get to the point where you have to take a job otherwise your Mum is going to kick you out or something, and it�s not in motor racing, then take that job, but you know, try applying again.�

Article courtesy of www.jamesallenonf1.com

F1 in Schools partners with LG for World Finals 2010

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:42:28 GMT

As part of the company�s increasing presence within the world of Formula 1� racing, LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, has become the title sponsor for this year�s F1 in Schools World Finals in Singapore.

Traditionally supported by the FIA Formula One World Championship�, as well as several Formula 1 teams, the F1 in Schools World Finals will now be backed by LG, a Global Partner and a Technological Partner of Formula 1� since the start of the 2009 season.

The F1 in Schools Global Technology Challenge is already underway for 2010 reaching millions of students aged 11 to 19 years old, across 32 countries. The competition first took place in the United Kingdom in 1999, before becoming a national competition the following year. Since then, the initiative has enjoyed year-on-year international growth with 2010 marking the sixth World Finals.

Participants enter in teams to design their own small-scale Formula 1 car, with the car�s speed and design being judged, as well as the team�s business plan for the scheme. National heats and finals take place in each country, before finalists head to the World Finals, held in Singapore this year, where they compete for various awards including the Bernie Ecclestone World Champions Trophy.

�It�s a pleasure to have LG come on board for 2010,� said Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman of F1 in Schools.�The F1 in Schools Global Technology Challenge is going from strength to strength and has always been well looked after by the Formula 1 community. It�s great to see that LG is following suit and taking their significant F1 presence to help our global educational initiative.�

Andrew Barrett, VP Global Sponsorship for LG Electronics, added: �As a global consumer electronics leader and a technology partner of Formula 1, we are always looking for ways to extend our engagement with the technology aspects of the sport. We could think of no better way to do this. Encouraging the next generation of engineers and technology specialists through The F1 in Schools Global Technology Challenge is an exciting way of bringing motorsport to a younger audience. Following this announcement, we will be working hard to bring this program to life in the 32 countries around the world contesting for a place in the F1 in Schools World Finals with LG.�

F1 IN SCHOOLS WINNERS TREATED TO A VIP FORMULA ONE TEAM FACTORY VISIT

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:17:39 GMT

The national winners of F1 in Schools in 2009, �Velocity�, from St John Payne Catholic Comprehensive School in Essex, were treated to a day to remember when they visited Williams F1�s headquarters at Grove in Oxfordshire recently.

The student team of David Nicholls, Patrick Delaney, Hannah Griggs, Ronald Lee, Gemma Morris and William O�Donnell were given an exclusive tour of the Formula One team�s factory, including the car build workshop areas, pattern shop, composites, the research and development department, manufacturing and production, as well as the wind tunnel test facility. The day also included a visit to the Williams F1 collection. Housing over 38 of the team's seminal race cars, the Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection is the largest private collection of Formula One cars in the world, charting the team's 32 years of motor racing history.

Frank Williams founded Williams Grand Prix Engineering in 1977 and, together with Patrick Head, built the first eponymous car the following year. Since then, Williams has won 16 FIA Formula One World Championships, nine for Constructors� in partnership with Cosworth, Honda and Renault, and seven Drivers� titles with Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve.

Patrick Delaney, Team Manager, Velocity, said of the visit, �It was an amazing day out for us. We were given a unique insight into the inner workings of a top Formula One team and it was a great privilege. The work that goes into designing, building and racing a Formula One car is just immense, but you can only appreciate this when you actually have this opportunity to see behind the scenes.

�There are around 500 people all dedicated to putting the best car possible out on track for the F1 season and they work really hard all year round. The visit to the trophy room in the museum shows how important this is and the success that the team has had, as there are loads of trophies on display.

�One aspect of the visit which I can relate to is the teamwork that is shown by Williams F1. Teamwork played a really big part in Velocity�s success, as we all had to work together closely to make sure we had the best car and were the best team in the competition. After visiting Williams F1 I am sure that I want to have a career in Formula One. I am also lucky enough to be having work experience with the team later this year, which will give me the chance to experience F1 first hand and it will be excellent for my future career prospects.�

Andrew Denford, Chairman and Founder, F1 in Schools, said of the team�s visit to Williams F1, �We are indebted to Williams F1 for giving our F1 in Schools winners the opportunity to visit the factory. I know how much of a privilege this is and how much the students appreciate experiencing the reality of the industry.�

Yas Marina Circuit and Mubadala Crown the winners of the F1 in Schools competition

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:38:40 GMT

Eleven teams from six schools across the UAE competed today at Yas Marina Circuit to find the UAE national champion of the F1 in Schools competition.

Team Impulse� from Dubai College, came in the first place and will have the honor to represent the UAE in the 2010 World Championships in Singapore in September � and the team �540 Yeah� came in the runner-up and they will get the chance to form a special collaboration team with the second-placed team in the Australian national competition in order to participate in the same World Championship event.

�I am extremely impressed by the high standard of all the entries,� said Richard Cregan, Chief Executive Officer of Yas Marina Circuit, �and I cannot wait to see the outcome of today�s final.

�Our thanks go to our partner, Mubadala, for supporting the F1 in Schools programme. Having the possibility of two teams competing in this year�s World Championship in Singapore will be a huge boost to building the F1 in Schools franchise here in the UAE.�

Homaid Al Shemmari, Executive Director of Mubadala Aerospace, added: �We are proud to partner with Yas Marina Circuit to support F1 in Schools. This challenge offers us the opportunity to engage UAE students in an entertaining yet educational experience to inspire them to seek out a future in high-tech industries.�

Yas Marina Circuit owns the United Arab Emirates programme for F1 in Schools, the world�s leading multi-disciplinary challenge for 9-19 year-old students.

F1 in Schools challenges students to use software to design, build and race a miniature Formula 1^TM car made from balsa wood and powered by a single compressed air cylinder. Working in teams of three to six, the students must also prepare a business plan, develop a marketing strategy, and make a presentation to a panel of judges.

Teams are awarded points for each aspect of their project and the overall winners will receive the Bernie Ecclestone F1 in Schools World Championship trophy at the world finals in Singapore. All members of the winning team will also receive a four-year university scholarship.

Photo Captions

Photo 1: Left, Homaid Al Shemmari, Executive Director of Mubadala Aerospace, Richard Cregan, CEO of Yas Marina Circuit, Abdulla Khoury Board Member at Yas Marina Circuit, Mohammed Ben Sulayem FIA Vice President together with the winning team.

Photo 2: Left, Mr. Homaid Al Shemmari, Executive Director of Mubadala Aerospace with the runner-up team �540 Yeah�

Notes to Editors

Images: To download high resolution images of Yas Marina Circuit and related activities please visit the media centre at: www.yasmarinacircuit.ae

About Yas Marina Circuit

Yas Marina Circuit is the world�s newest and one of the most technologically advanced motor racing facilities ever developed. Located on Yas Island, the Circuit debuted on October 30, 2009 with the final race of the FIA Formula One World Championship - the inaugural Formula 1� Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to a capacity crowd of around 50,000 spectators. The Circuit�s design and construction was made possible by a unique collaboration between three main parties: Aldar Properties PJSC, Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management, and Tilke GmbH.

Year round, Yas Marina Circuit will host an extensive program of leading international and national motorsport racing series as well as major entertainment events and corporate activities. The Circuit caters for small and large groups through a variety of bespoke and scheduled activities, both on and off-track. Supplementary facilities on the Circuit will include the Drag Racing Centre and a Driving Academy.

MEDIA CONTACT

For Regional Media, please contact:-

Kawthar Bin Sulayem, Regional Media Manager, Yas Marina Circuit
Tel: +971 (0) 2 4100 862 Mobile: +971 (0) 50 358 8220
Email: kawthar.binsulayem@ymc.ae

Mubadala to Partner with the F1 in Schools Challenge

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:36:29 GMT

The UAE National Final of the premier technology challenge for students will be held on June 2 in collaboration with Yas Marina Circuit

Mubadala Development Company, the development and investment company that is a catalyst for the economic diversification of the emirate of Abu Dhabi, today announced it will be the presenting partner of the F1 in Schools challenge.

Mubadala will be supporting the Yas Marina Circuit in the organization of the UAE edition of F1 in Schools. Held in over 30 countries, the program aims to capture student�s imaginations by appealing to the excitement of Formula 1 to foster a greater appreciation for engineering, science and technology among the younger generation. The multi-disciplinary challenge will provide students between the ages of 9-19 with the opportunity to design and race their own replica model Formula 1 cars at the UAE National Final to be held at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on June 2.

F1 in Schools, which aims to replicate the operations of a Formula 1 team, requires students to work in groups of 3-6 individuals to collectively plan, build, and eventually race their miniature compressed air powered F1 cars, which are designed from a single block of balsa wood. But before getting to this stage, students work alongside industry experts to create a business plan, manage a budget and source sponsorships for their venture, thus experiencing the many dimensions of the business of Formula 1 while simultaneously developing lifelong skills such as teamwork and communication that will benefit them in the future.

Mubadala�s support for the F1 in Schools challenge is in line with the company�s broader mission to diversify Abu Dhabi�s economy and ensure that the nation�s citizens are well equipped to enter into, and thrive in, the new economic sectors the investment company is creating in the UAE.

Homaid Al Shemmari, Executive Director of Mubadala Aerospace, said: �The F1 in Schools initiative is an exciting and unique project. As a young nation, we need to constantly develop our citizen�s capabilities, especially in highly skilled areas such as engineering and design. F1 in Schools is a fun and interactive way for young people to be introduced to other skills too, such as teamwork and analytical thinking.�

�As an organization, an important part of our mission is to diversify the economy of Abu Dhabi, and broadening the skill set of young UAE Nationals is a critical and important part of that process. The reception by schools and students to this programme has been truly inspiring.�

Richard Cregan, Chief Executive Officer of Yas Marina Circuit, added: �We are delighted to welcome Mubadala on board as a partner for our F1 in Schools programme. This partnership underlines the commitment of both Mubadala and Yas Marina Circuit to develop young, dynamic students that will benefit Abu Dhabi and the UAE.�

In the UAE National Final, teams will be judged on car speed, as well as their design, presentation and general business skills. At the conclusion of the UAE National Final, the winning team will compete internationally for the Bernie Ecclestone F1 in Schools World Championship trophy, which will be held in Singapore in September.

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About Mubadala Development Company

Mubadala Development Company (Mubadala) is a catalyst for the economic diversification of Abu Dhabi. Established and owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi, the company�s strategy is built on the management of partnerships and long-term, capital-intensive investments that deliver strong financial returns and tangible social benefits for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and contribute to the growth and diversification of its economy.

Mubadala brings together and manages a multi-billion dollar portfolio of local, regional, and international investments and partners with leading global organizations to operate businesses across a wide range of industry sectors including aerospace, energy, healthcare, industry, information communications and technology, infrastructure, real estate and hospitality. For more information about Mubadala please visit www.mubadala.ae.

Mubadala Media Contact:

Rashed Al Harmoodi

Mubadala Development Company

E: ralharmoodi@mubadala.ae

M: +971 (0)50 657 8686

Kawthar Bin Sulayem
Regional Media Manager
Yas Marina Circuit
Tel: +971 (0) 2 659 9236

Salam Kitmitto

Edelman Public Relations

E: salam.kitmitto@edelman.com

M: +971 (0)50 800 8268

F1 in Schools Media Contact

Alison Hill

F1 in Schools Press Office

Tel: 01327 856060/07710 306588

Alison@id-pr.co.uk

New 2010/11 UK Season Open

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 21 May 2010 16:25:42 GMT

NEW 2010-11 Season

The NEW 2010-11 F1 in Schools UK season has now been launched. The new rules and regulations are available to download from the website, see below for more detailed information. The National Final will be held at The Big Bang Fair, ExCel, London, March 2011. For more information on The Big Bang Fair click here. Regional competition dates will be released shortly, please keep an eye on the website for more updates.

NEW Rules and Regulations

The 2010-11 season rules and regulations have now been released and are available NOW to download at www.f1inschools.co.uk. The rules inlcude a number of new changes for this season so please make sure you read them thoroughly before starting work on your project.

Click here to download the F1 Class Rules & Regs

Click here to download the GT Class Rules & Regs

Click here to download the Bloodhound SSC Class Rules

Yas Marina Circuit becomes Centre of Excellence

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 25 May 2010 09:12:04 GMT

Yas Marina Circuit has acquired the United Arab Emirates franchise for F1 in Schools, the world�s leading multi-disciplinary challenge for 9-19 year-old students. The circuit will host an invitational national final of the competition in early June, which will see a UAE school team qualify for the world finals in Singapore in September.

Yas Marina Circuit is setting up the F1 in Schools Centre to enable visitors to the circuit to experience all aspects of the F1 in Schools challenge, making it the only Grand Prix track to have such a facility. The programme can last from a single term to a whole academic year - schools can decide their own schedule internally.

HE Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Chairman of Yas Marina Circuit, said: �F1 in Schools is a tremendous initiative that we are very proud to support. It gives UAE school students a genuine opportunity not only to design and create a car but also to develop an understanding of teamwork, organisation, business and finance. It is an example of how Yas Marina Circuit is becoming both a global centre of motorsport excellence and an integral part of the community year-round.�

Richard Cregan, Chief Executive Officer of Yas Marina Circuit and a patron of F1 in Schools in Ireland, said: �A number of schools across the UAE have participated in the F1 in Schools project over the past two years and those who feel ready will now compete here in June for a place in the world finals. We look forward to welcoming education visits as part of our circuit tours, and we will also be opening up the concept to corporate teams to enable adults to take part.�

Andrew Denford, Chairman of F1 in Schools, said: "F1 in Schools is delighted to have formed a partnership with Yas Marina Circuit. To have a centre of excellence for schools at one of the world's premier Grand Prix venues, and to open up the circuit to children across the Emirates, will be a huge boost to educating all ages about the excitement of the Formula 1� business. It will also open their minds to the many career opportunities that the industry offers in engineering and other disciplines.

�We look forward to welcoming the next UAE national champions to our World Championships in Singapore in September and one day to hosting our World Championships at this tremendous location."

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Notes to editors:

Images: To download high resolution images of Yas Marina Circuit and related activities, please visit the media centre at: www.yasmarinacircuit.ae

About Yas Marina Circuit

Yas Marina Circuit is the world�s newest Formula 1^TM track and one of the most technologically advanced motor racing facilities ever developed. Year round, Yas Marina Circuit hosts a programme of leading international and national motorsport racing series as well as major entertainment events and corporate activities. The Circuit caters for small and large groups through a variety of bespoke and scheduled activities, both on and off-track. Supplementary facilities on the Circuit include the Yas Drag Racing Centre and a Driving Academy.

About F1 in Schools

Participating teams all receive a starter kit that includes all basic materials, including a block of balsa wood from which their car will be fabricated. They then must write a business plan, prepare a budget and raise sponsorship through cooperation with the business community. Using CAD (Computer Aided Design) technology, the teams design a Formula 1^TM car before analysing its efficiency in a virtual reality wind tunnel. Younger pupils in the 9-11 age group will design a dragster instead.

The cars are then fabricated with the use of CAM (Computer Aided Manufacture) software before being tested in wind and smoke tunnels. The final part of the challenge is the race, with teams competing along a special 20-metre straight track. The cars must cover the distance as quickly as possible � the current record is just 1.02 seconds!. Each school finds its own winning team and they then move to regional, national and international competition at the F1 in Schools World Championships. The overall winners will receive the Bernie Ecclestone F1 in Schools World Championship trophy at the world finals in Singapore. All members of the winning team will also receive a four-year university scholarship.

For more information please contact:

Alison Hill, Press Officer, F1 in Schools

Tel: +44 (0)1327 856060 Mobile: +44 (0)7710 306588

Email: Alison@id-pr.co.uk

Kawthar Bin Sulayem, Regional Media Manager, Yas Marina Circuit

Tel: +971 (0) 2 659 9236 Mobile: +971 (0) 50 358 8220
Email: kawthar.binsulayem@eaa.gov.ae

Paul Quinn, International Media Manager, Yas Marina Circuit
Tel: +971 (0) 2 659 9416; Mobile: +971 (0) 50 584 0950
Email: paul.quinn@eaa.gov.ae

F1 IN SCHOOLS ANNOUNCES SINGAPORE VENUE FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 07 May 2010 16:33:54 GMT

F1 in Schools is delighted to announce that the sixth F1 in Schools World Championships will be held at Ngee Ann Polytechnic�s Convention Centre in Singapore prior to the FIA Formula One Singapore Grand Prix. Having hosted the Singapore national championships for the last fiveyears, the polytechnic is well-placed to organise the premier event in the F1 in Schools calendar, which is expected to be attended by over 250 students from around the globe.

The event will take place from 19^th � 26^th September, with the two main competition days on Monday 20^th and Tuesday 21^st September. The event culminates with the final stage, the Knockout racing competition, which will be held on 23^rd September. A glittering awards celebration will be the finale to an intense week of highly pressured racing, presentations and judging. This will be attended by a number of dignitaries and invited guests from the world of Formula One.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, commented, �We are indebted to Ngee Ann Polytechnic for agreeing to host our 2010 World Championships and we are looking forward to a very exciting event. The Polytechnic has tremendous facilities and I know that they will provide us with a superb backdrop to this prestigious competition. We have very specific demands, with the many different elements which comprise F1 in Schools, but I know that this first-class venue will be able to cope admirably. We are looking forward to meeting all our competitors at Ngee Ann Polytechnic in September.�

Foo See Meng, Deputy Principal, Ngee Ann Polytechnic said of the announcement, "Ngee Ann Polytechnic is honoured to be the host of the F1 in Schools World Championships 2010. Having held the national competition in Singapore at our Convention Centre, we are delighted to play a key role in this international event. This highly-charged motorsport event is a fantastic platform to get students excited about engineering and design.�

The 2010 F1 in Schools World Championships will bring together National Champions from F1 in Schools competitions around the globe, as well as a number of collaborative teams with teams from two different countries competing together. This unique student challenge is the largest global educational initiative that raises awareness of Formula One and promotes science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The students use CAD/CAM software to design, build and test a model compressed air powered balsa wood F1 car of the future and it takes place in over 30 countries around the world, with an estimated 6 million school children competing.

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Ngee Ann Polytechnic�s Convention Centre, Singapore

Notes to editors:

Ngee Ann Polytechnic is one of Singapore�s leading institutions of higher learning, with over 15,000 full-time students, about 1,500 part-time students and a vibrant alumni community of more than 100,000. The polytechnic offers 47 full-time diplomas in diverse areas such as business, engineering, sciences, infocomm technology, media and humanities, and a wide range of part-time programmes.

The polytechnic aims to provide relevant, balanced and value-added curricula by creating an effective teaching and learning environment.

As the first polytechnic in Singapore to introduce interdisciplinary studies to students, Ngee Ann pioneered a broad-based and multi-disciplinary approach to learning. It was the first polytechnic in Singapore to launch Mobile e-Learning (MeL) in 1999, integrating a notebook ownership scheme, a wireless campus network and an e-learning platform. The entire polytechnic is now fully enabled for students to connect to the wireless network. About 95% of all the teaching modules are now available online.

Ngee Ann was also the first to partner an overseas educational institution to offer a degree under the Ministry of Education�s Polytechnic-Foreign Specialised Institution collaboration framework. Another key thrust for the polytechnic is forging partnerships with industry and research partners to enrich students� learning journey and keep them up-to-date with market practices. For more information, please visit www.np.edu.sg

About F1 in Schools

F1 in Schools challenges students to use software to design, build and race a miniature Formula 1car made from balsa wood and powered by a single compressed air cylinder. Participating teams all receive a starter kit that includes all basic materials, including a block of balsa wood from which their car will be fabricated. They write a business plan, prepare a budget and raise sponsorship through cooperation with the business community. Using CAD (Computer Aided Design) technology, the teams design a Formula 1car before analysing its efficiency in a virtual reality wind tunnel.

The cars are then fabricated with the use of CAM (Computer Aided Manufacture) software before being tested in wind and smoke tunnels. The final part of the challenge is the race, with teams competing along a special 20-metre straight track. The cars must cover the distance as quickly as possible � the current record is just 1.020 seconds! Each school finds its own winning team and they then move to regional, national and international competition at the F1 in Schools World Championships. The overall winners will receive the Bernie Ecclestone F1 in Schools World Championship trophy at the world finals in Singapore. All members of the winning team will also receive a four-year university scholarship.

For more information please contact:

Alison Hill, Press Officer, F1 in Schools

Tel: +44 (0)1327 856060 Mobile: +44 (0)7710 306588

Email: Alison@id-pr.co.uk

JAGUAR SPONSORED GT IN SCHOOLS CHALLENGE CROWNS 2009/2010 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:08:10 GMT

A team of students from Cambridge House Grammar School, Ballymena, beat off strong opposition in the finals of the 2009/2010 GT in Schools Sports Car Design Challenge held at last week�s Big Bang Science Fair in Manchester. They had called themselves �Numbskulls� but the team of four 15 and 16 year old boys had given themselves a very inapt name, as they were the cream of the teams competing in this prestigious educational initiative.

Jonathan Bristow, Paul McCaughern, David Gordon, and Steven McMahon took the National GT in Schools title, and also won Best GT Design and Best GT Sketch awards underlining their supremacy in the competition. Close on the heels of the Northern Irish team taking the runners up spot and Best Engineered GT Car Award was Xlence, a team from Richard Rose Central Academy, Carlisle. A sister team from this school, Synergy, collected the Best Sales and Marketing Award. The third place team, Zero Gravity, from Robert Mays School, Odiham, Hampshire, also had the fastest GT car. A Best Clay Model Award was presented to Cougar Saints from Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic School in Skelmersdale and the Best Innovation Award was won by Carbon Fibrez, St. Bedes School, Peterlee, County Durham.

The GT in Schools Sports Car Design Challenge is aimed at students aged from 11 � 18 years (Key stages 3-5) and the challenge is to design, build and race a model GT sports car, closely following the real life process which engineers in automotive companies such as Jaguar Land Rover follow including sketching, modelling, analysing and testing as well as racing. The GT in Schools finals drew together regional finalist teams to compete against each other for the national title and a special trophy and prize presented by Jaguar Land Rover.

Les Ratcliffe, Head of Community Relations for Jaguar Land Rover, said of the GT in Schools finals, �All the teams developed very unique sports cars and had put considerable time and effort into their work, with detailed drawings, elaborate models and in-depth research. The students are very knowledgeable about the design and development process and have a good grasp of engineering basics which I�m sure will be invaluable in their future careers, whichever path they decide to follow. Congratulations to Numbskulls on taking the GT in Schools title, although I think they should change the name of their team now!�

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, adds, �We�ve seen some very innovative sports cars this week with the students showing great enterprise in their approach to the GT in Schools challenge. This initiative is an excellent opportunity for students to apply classroom learning in a fun, competitive environment and we�ve seen all our finalists benefiting from taking part in it, as well as having a very enjoyable day at the Big Bang Science Fair.�

The 2009/2010 GT in Schools Sports Car Challenge winners

National GT in Schools Champions, Best GT Design and Best GT Sketch Awards:

Numbskulls, Cambridge House Grammar School, Ballymena

Runners Up, GT in Schools and Best Engineered GT Car Award:

Xlence, Richard Rose Central Academy, Carlisle

3^rd place and Fastest GT Car Award:

Zero Gravity, Robert Mays School, Odiham, Hampshire

Best Sales and Marketing Award:

Synergy, Richard Rose Central Academy, Carlisle

Best Clay Model Award:

Cougar Saints, Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic School, Skelmersdale,

Best Innovation Award:

Carbon Fibrez, St. Bedes School, Peterlee, County Durham

Ends

Top Picture shows (left to right): Les Ratcliffe Head of Community Relations, Jaguar Land Rover with Numbskulls from Cambridge Hosue Grammar School, Ballymena: David Gordon, Paul McCaughern, Jonathan Bristow, and Steven McMahon.

LYTHAM ST. ANNES PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS RACE TO VICTORY IN FORMULA ONE CHALLENGE

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:20:24 GMT

A team of Primary School students from Ansdell Primary School raced to a championship title in Manchester at the weekend, taking the Primary F1 in Schools crown after a closely fought race between teams and cars. The third Primary Formula One in Schools Technology Challenge National Finals held at the Big Bang Science Fair in Manchester proved highly competitive with �Green Lightning�, from the Ansdell, Lytham St Annes school, taking the Best Engineered Car Award on route to claiming overall victory.

The Team Manager of Green Lightning was Kate Hall, with her team mates including Kelsey Horridge, Graphic Designer, Lawrence Joyner and Alex Iredale, Design Engineers and Jack Adams, Manufacturing Engineer.

Runners Up to Green Lightning were a team of six students, �Flying Foxes�, from Norman Street Primary School, Carlisle, who also claimed the award for the Fastest Car. In third place and winner of the Best Sponsorship and Marketing award was Phoenix F1 from Cae Top School, Upper Bangor. Northern Ireland took home two awards with Best Team Identity being won by Groggan Zoom from Groggan Primary School, Antrim and the Innovative Thinking award won by Team Brent, West Winds Primary School, Newtownards.

Primary F1 in Schools is an expansion of the core F1 in Schools programme for students aged 11 � 19 years, which was launched ten years ago and now operates in over 30 countries worldwide. After a two year pilot programme, the Primary F1 in Schools initiatives was taken to a national level and after a series of regional events the top 12 teams competed at these National Finals. The competition challenges students to design, manufacture and race a miniature compressed air-powered racing car, introducing them to engineering and the key STEM subjects in a very compelling and fun educational programme.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, Primary F1 in Schools said of the National Finals, �To hold the first stand alone Primary National Final and to crown our third Primary F1 in Schools champions is a milestone event in the history of F1 in Schools. We�ve had tremendous support for taking the F1 in Schools programme into the Primary sector and both the students and the schools have embraced it, produced some excellent cars with plenty of innovative thinking and creativity. The standard is now at a level in Primary schools where we were with Secondary schools when we started 10 years ago! I�m sure our Primary programme will go from strength to strength over the coming years. �

Full results of Primary F1 in Schools 2010 National Finals

UK Champions and Best Engineered Car Green Lightning, Ansdell Primary School, Lytham St Annes

Runners Up and Fastest Car Award Flying Foxes, Norman Street Primary School, Carlisle

3rd place and Best Sponsorship and Marketing Award

Phoenix F1, Ysgol Cae Top, Upper Bangor

Best Team Identity Groggan Zoom, Groggan Primary School, Antrim, N. Ireland

Innovative Thinking Award Team Brent, West Winds Primary School, Newtownards, N Ireland

Ends.

Top Picture shows: Primary F1 in Schools champions, Green Lightning from Ansdell Primary School, Lytham St. Annes. From left to right: Kelsey Horridge, Kate Hall, Alex Iredale, Jack Adams and Lawrence Joyner.

New F1 in Schools Season Launched Soon

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:27:20 GMT

The 2010/11 UK F1 in Schools season will be launched soon.

Please keep an eye on our website for further details and for the updated rules and regulations which will be available to download from the home page soon.

Please join our mailing list to recieve updates.

ENGINEERS OF TOMORROW RACE TO THE CHALLENGE AT THE 'BIG BANG'

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:20:42 GMT

The pressure is mounting for school students up and down the country as they prepare for next month�s finals of two prestigious competitions, F1 in Schools national finals of the GT in Schools Challenge and Primary F1 in Schools Challenge. Teams will be competing in the finals at the 2010 Big Bang: UK Young Scientists� and Engineers� Fair at Manchester Central Convention Complex from 11-13 March 2010.

Both GT and Primary F1 are part of a global initiative which uses the high-profile and high tech world of F1 and GT racing to engage with students and introduce them to engineering in a very compelling, and unique, educational programme. Students from as young as nine years old have taken up the challenge to design, manufacture and race a miniature compressed air-powered racing car.

The main F1 in Schools programme has been running for a decade and has been piloted in primary schools for the last two years. 12 teams have won through to the UK Finals from a series of regional events and they will now compete head-to-head for the accolade of Primary F1 in Schools UK Champions, the first time that this competition has taken place on a national level.

GT in Schools is aimed at students aged from 11 � 18 years (Key stages 3-5) and the challenge is to design, build and race a model GT sports car, closely following the real life process which engineers in automotive companies such as Jaguar Land Rover follow including sketching, modelling, analysing and testing as well as racing. The GT in Schools finals draws together regional finalist teams to compete against each other for the national title and a special trophy and prize presented by Jaguar Land Rover.

Les Ratcliffe, Head of Community Relations for Jaguar Land Rover, says, "Jaguar as founder sponsors, have worked with F1 in Schools over the last 11 years helping to bring to life the real world of engineering to young people. Jaguar's return this year to the 24 hour Le Mans in GT Racing and the Jaguar RSR racing partnership highlights the need for engineers not only in racing but in the exciting world of automotive engineering and manufacturing".

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, says of the upcoming finals, �We�re looking forward to two highly competitive finals at the Big Bang event, which is the perfect environment to showcase the talents of the competing students. I know the teams will have put in many hours of hard work to create their racing cars and we will be seeing plenty of innovation, ingenuity and determination as the students compete in these finals.

�These initiatives, with the backdrop of sports cars and racing cars, have sparked the interest of thousands of students and have proved to be a door-opener, a life-changing experience and the gateway to many new skills and employment opportunities. We wish all the students the best of luck next month.�

The GT in Schools Sports car challenge finals take place on 12^th March and the Primary F1 in Schools finals will be held on 13^th March at the Big Bang Science Fair. For further information on these initiatives and F1 in Schools including registration for entering, visit www.f1inschools.co.uk.

The IET Faraday Film-making Competition

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:55:50 GMT

Teach Faraday!

The IET Faraday is a free schools resource from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (The IET). It inspires students in the world of science, engineering and technology and reinforces the image of engineering as a worthwhile, interesting and varied career choice. Our website is an ever-growing repository of resources for teachers, which investigate different aspects of engineering to highlight the diversity and excitement of this high technology profession. Currently our resources are based around the themes of sustainable 21^st century urban living; the technology behind sport; and, the engineering in health. For each case study there are short films, profiles of the engineers involved, some rather addictive games and accompanying classroom activities and teaching resources.

Our competition gives your students the chance to create their own films about engineering, and gives them the opportunity to win some cash prizes!

www.theiet.org/faradaycompetition

Their Film

Challenge your students to think like an entrepreneurial engineer. Encourage them to think creatively about the challenges of urban living in the 21^st century and to come up with innovative and sustainable solutions. Their task will be to create a 1 minute film for which they could win some fantastic prizes.

Get them to think about where they live, and the pressures associated with urban living. Get them to consider how engineers, technologists and architects tackle the issues of global warming, increasing populations, diminishing natural resources, pollution of our rivers and oceans and the challenges brought about by the suffering world economies. Sustainability is the key for the future, particularly for those living in towns and cities and this is an opportunity for your students to have their say. Don�t you think it�s time for Urban Evolution?

To enter, simply visit our site to view the terms and conditions and upload your film to our YouTube site.

Categories and Prizes

11-14 year olds (as of 1^st September 2009) and 15-19 year olds (as of 1^st September 2009)

§ The winners in each category receives £200.

§ The highest rated will receive a �popularity prize� of £50

The Deadline

The closing date is Monday 19^th April 2010 and winners will be announced by Monday 30^th April 2010.

Our judges will be looking for originality and innovation, scientific content and understanding and your solution must be functional and fit for purpose.

Go online now for an unbeatable opportunity to switch your students on to the subject you love: www.theiet.org/faradaycompetition

UK SCHOOL TEAMS SINGAPORE BOUND FOR F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:58:39 GMT

Student teams from Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and England are celebrating winning through to the F1 in Schools 2010 World Championships which will be held in Singapore in September this year, coinciding with the 2010 Singtel Singapore Formula One Grand Prix.

Exceleration, a team from Lochgelly High School in Scotland; the top Welsh team from Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive School, Team Zentith; Team Carbon from Regent House Grammar School, Newtownards, Northern Ireland and Dynamic from St. John Payne Catholic Comprehensive School, Chelmsford, Essex, the UK National Champions, will compete at this prestigious event. It will feature over 30 student teams from around the globe competing for the unique Bernie Ecclestone trophy and coveted scholarships to City University, London.

Chairman and Founder of F1 in Schools, Andrew Denford says of the news, �These students can look forward to a once in a lifetime experience at the World Championships. The highlight of last year�s event for many students was meeting Lewis Hamilton when he came along to meet each team and present the winning team�s trophy. This was the icing on the cake for the students after three days of intense pressure competing for the World Championship title, as well as making new friends and seeing the sights of London, which was the venue for 2009.

He continues, �We are combining this year�s World Championships with the Singtel Singapore F1 Grand Prix and we hope that the students will have the chance to experience this fantastic occasion while they are visiting this beautiful country. Formula One provides the inspiration for F1 in Schools and to have a glimpse of the sport, up close, is a very special opportunity for the students.�

The World Championship event pits the national champions against each other, with a panel of judges reviewing the work of each team, from their engineering approach through to marketing strategy, as well as closely scrutinising their cars. One of the key activities for all the students is racing the car against the other school teams in the time trials. While in Singapore the students will also be given a cultural experience, visiting many of the attractions of this Asian island.

F1 in Schools reaches out to more than 15 million students around the world, introducing them to Formula 1 and using its popularity to encourage them to consider science, technology, engineering and mathematics as a career. Students are given a brief to design a scale model compressed air powered F1 Car of the future using CAD/CAM. Cars are then manufactured on a CNC machine. The cars race on a 20 metre track, covering the distance in just over one second, a speed barrier which is yet to be broken by any student team since it was set by Team FUGA from Northern Ireland at the 2007 World Championships with a time of 1.020 seconds.

F1 IN SCHOOLS IRELAND WELCOMES TWO NEW PATRONS

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:07:18 GMT

F1 in Schools Ireland, the national competition in Ireland of this global initiative, is delighted to welcome two new patrons, BBC TV pundit and former F1 team owner, Eddie Jordan and CEO of Abu Dhabi Yas Marina circuit, Richard Cregan.

The F1 in Schools programme is experiencing rapid growth, with increasing support from Formula One. A number of prominent F1 Technical gurus are patrons of F1 in Schools including Mike Gascoyne of Lotus F1, Adrian Newey from Red Bull Racing and Ross Brawn, Team Principal of the championship-winning Brawn GP (soon to be Mercedes Grand Prix). Norbert Haug, Vice President, Mercedes-Benz Motorsport, was recently confirmed as a patron for the German F1 in Schools programme, Jordan and Cregan now join the roster of top names associated with this global educational initiative.

Eddie Jordan, who grew up in Bray, County Wicklow, brings a wealth of F1 experience, having been founder and team owner of Jordan Grand Prix. The Irishman said of becoming a patron of F1 in Schools Ireland, �I am delighted to be a Patron of F1 in Schools for Ireland - the scheme gives many youngsters the opportunity to get a feel and appreciate the engineering complexities of top level motorsport. This is vital to encourage young potential engineers into the world of motorsport. It gives them the experience of working in a team in a competitive environment where all aspects of the business are considered - budgeting, engineering, marketing and sponsorship. F1 is an extremely competitive business to get into and this scheme can provide the opening for many budding engineers and designers - all for the benefit of the sport and industry.�

Richard Cregan, from Kildare, began his career working with Aer Lingus, before moving to Toyota where he enjoyed an illustrious career spanning rallying and Formula One. Cregan now heads up the newly-built and much acclaimed Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi. He commented on his patronage, ��I was delighted to be invited to be a patron of F1 in Schools Ireland and had no hesitation in giving my support to this very worthwhile initiative. I am sure that if I had been given the opportunity to take part in this type of competition when I was at school in Ireland I would certainly have enjoyed the challenge. It is a great way to inspire students and open their eyes to the host of opportunities in motorsport for a career. There are so many facets of the F1 in Schools programme which are relevant to the real world and using the popularity of Formula One to engage students in engineering and other key subjects is excellent.

�Being CEO of the YAS Marina Circuit I hope to see students from UAE aspire to achieve the highest of achievements as their Irish counterparts and one day raise the Bernie Ecclestone World Championship trophy.�

F1 in Schools Founder and Chairman, Andrew Denford, welcomes Jordan and Cregan, saying, �The patronage of two high profile F1 personalities for our Irish initiative is a great start to 2010. The programme gains enormous benefits from the support and assistance of industry achievers and both Jordan and Cregan demonstrate the success that can be achieved through hard work, ambition and passion. I am sure that both of these industry stars will help F1 in Schools go from strength to strength in Ireland.�

The F1 in Schools global initiative takes place in over 30 countries, with more than 15 million students aware of the programme. For further information visit www.F1inSchools.com.

Pictures show: Top � Eddie Jordan, BBC F1 pundit; below � Richard Cregan, CEO, Yas Marina Circuit Abu Dhabi

Dynamic from St John Payne School win UK Final

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:52:57 GMT

A team of students from St. John Payne Catholic Comprehensive School were crowned UK champions at the National Final of the Formula One in Schools Technology Challenge held at the Autosport International Show in Birmingham yesterday.

�Dynamic�, the team of 15-year olds from Chelmsford, Essex, were delighted with their winning performance. Emily Latham, Edward Talboys, Michael Smith, Anna MacBride and Timothy Tillett have worked tirelessly over the last six months to achieve their success and book themselves a place at the F1 in Schools World Championships.

The team have now won the right to represent the UK in Singapore in September ahead of the 2010 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix with the team now preparing for the prospect of racing for the unique Bernie Ecclestone trophy and coveted scholarships to City University, London. The team�s prize for winning the National Finals includes a trip to the 2010 British Grand Prix at Silverstone in July this year, courtesy of Silverstone Circuit.

Emily Latham, Team Manager, Team Dynamic, said of winning, �I think it�s our strong teamwork that gave us the edge over other teams, as well as our innovative race car design. We�ve put a lot of hours in to this competition, but it has all been worthwhile. Some of us had to miss a GCSE mock exam to compete in the regional finals and we went into school when it was snowing so that we would be ready for the Final, but this is a fantastic reward and we�re really looking forward to representing the UK at the World Championships. In the meantime we need to turn our focus on to our GCSE exams!�

Chairman and Founder of F1 in Schools, Andrew Denford said of this year�s National Finals, �Each time we hold the UK Finals the judges are blown away by the standard of the entrants, particularly the engineering expertise which we are seeing, some of which is exceeding GCSE level. The bar is being raised each year too, with teams introducing new innovations, top quality presentations and portfolios, and producing very close racing. �Dynamic� are very worthy champions showing great ingenuity and professionalism.�

Nine teams from around the UK collected trophies at the Awards Ceremony, with Incendia from Robert May�s School, Odiham, Hampshire claiming the Fastest F1 Car title. Mach1 from Lutterworth College were presented with the Best Engineered Car Award and were runners-up in the F1 Class. Speeding Snails from Wilmington Grammar School, Dartford, took the Fastest Bloodhound SSC Car award and were also runners-up in the 11-14 age group with their Bloodhound car.

The cars race on a 20 metre track, covering the distance in just over one second, a speed barrier which is yet to be broken by any student team since it was set by Team FUGA from Northern Ireland at the 2007 World Championships with a time of 1.020 seconds.

The challenge encourages students to use IT to learn about physics, aerodynamics, design, manufacture, branding, graphics, sponsorship, marketing, leadership/teamwork, media skills and financial strategy, and apply these in practical, competitive and exciting ways.

RESULTS 2009/10 UK NATIONAL FINAL

UK National Champions 2009/10

Dynamic � St. John Payne Catholic Comprehensive School, Chelmsford, Essex

Winners 14-19 Age Group, F1 Class:

1. Dynamic � St. John Payne Catholic Comprehensive School, Chelmsford, Essex

2. Mach 1 � Lutterworth College, Lutterworth, Leicestershire

3. Synergy � Richard Rose Central Academy, Carlisle, Cumbria

Winners 11-14 Age Group, Bloodhound SSC Class :

1. Flare � St.Dunstan�s Community School, Glastonbury, Somerset

2. Speeding Snails - Wilmington Grammar School, Dartford, Kent

3. Bloodhounds - Castleford High School, West Yorkshire

Winners, Rookies sponsored by Corus:

1. Bloodhounds - Castleford High School, West Yorkshire

2. Scintilla - Ribblesdale Technology College, Clitheroe

3. Blink and You'll Miss Us - Harris Academy, Dundee

Best Engineered Car:

Mach 1 � Lutterworth College, Lutterworth, Leicestershire

Fastest F1 Car Class:

Incendia - Robert May's School, Odiham, Hampshire (1.113 seconds)

Fastest Bloodhound SSC Car Class:

Speeding Snails - Wilmington Grammar School, Dartford, Kent (0.620 seconds)

Best Team Sponsorship & Marketing Award:

Fflam - Ysgol Botwnnog, Pwlhelli, Gwynedd, South Wales

Innovative Thinking Award:

Scintilla - Ribblesdale Technology College, Clitheroe

NEW F1 in Schools Curriculum Resources

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:24:50 GMT

Help your pupils become world champions

The F1 in Schools Curriculum Resource is a set of cross-curricular materials to help you run a project based on the popular F1 in Schools competition. Designed for pupils aged between 9 and 19, it includes over 60 fully-resourced session plans � everything you need for running the project in your school.

Please click here to visit our website dedicated to finding out more about the curriculum resources and how to order your copy today! The site gives you more information about the F1 in Schools Curriculum Resource, including:

About � Find out more about what is included.
Using� Find out how the resource can be accessed, and what materials/equipment you need to run the project.
Managing � Find out how the resource can support staff.
Benefits � Learn how the resource can enrich your school.
Subscribe � Purchase the F1 in Schools Curriculum Resource.

To register your interest or ask to be notified when the resource is published, simply email fscr@pearson.co.uk or call 01223 350555, giving your full address details.

Denford Sales Executive Vacancy

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:10:11 GMT

Denford Limited manufacture and sell a range of CAD/CAM/CNC equipment and software, so we are looking for someone with some experience of one or more of these technologies. We are, however, prepared to provide an extensive training programme to bring the successful candidate up to speed with our software and hardware products. We would also offer sales training. In essence, the successful candidate would move into a full sales role after 6 to 9 months of product and sales training. We would, of course, be interested in hearing from experienced individuals who are currently working within the educational sector.

This is a sales position, but is not traditional �hard selling� - as Denford�s customer base is the educational sector (mainly schools) - therefore it is more about relationship selling. There is a physical element to the role, as it involves travel around the UK and taking machines into schools for demonstration.
Following are the highlights:

* Based at Brighouse (territory to be decided upon), this is a UK field-based sales role. Reporting to UK National Sales Manager.

* Represent Denford Ltd and present & demonstrate their products to the customer base, which is mainly schools, but includes colleges, universities and vocational training centres.

* Provide field-based representation for the Denford Ltd range of machines and software within a designated UK sales territory, and provide representation in any UK geographic territory, as and when required. Generate profitable sales growth against annually set targets for the UK and sales territory.

* Provide, where appropriate, product demonstrations, customer training and product awareness support - in the field and also in the Denford �Professional Training and Demonstration Centre� in Brighouse.

* Undertake essential sales planning tasks, including territory planning, target account reporting, weekly visit schedules etc.

* Work with the Sales Support Team to ensure prompt and appropriate response to sales enquiries, quotations and tender submissions etc.

* Liaise with the UK National Sales Manager to provide a monthly list of Key Target Accounts, actions to secure business and a monthly activity report.

* Represent Denford at national and local Exhibitions.

* Attend sales and marketing training courses, when required.

If you wish to submit a formal application, then send a CV with salary details to Mrs J Bramley at the following address: jbramley@denford.co.uk

Invitation to the UK National Final 2009/10

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:18:06 GMT

Come along to the F1 in Schools UK National Final being held at the Autosport International Show, NEC, Birmingham on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th January 2010 to see all the action first hand. Speak with the teams, watch the racing and see how much hard work the students put into the project.

Autosport International 14-17 January 2010 NEC Birmingham

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:23:34 GMT

Autosport International is taking place from the 14-17 January at the NEC Birmingham. World champion Jenson Button will be at the show on both Saturday 16^th and Sunday 17^th where he will be answering your questions and signing autographs�.

Autosport International is Europe�s largest motorsport exhibition held at the NEC Birmingham 14-17 January 2010. Now going into our 20th edition it�s going to be a fantastic event! Not only will we have world champion Jenson Button at the show on both Saturday 16^th January and Sunday 17^th January, but you can get up close to his all conquering Brawn GP car, along with all the other F1 challengers!

If you love the sounds, the smells and the thrills of live racing, you will find plenty to keep your senses occupied in the Live Action Arena, where you can watch live racing on the UK's biggest indoor race track, or you can experience what it's like to put a Caterham through its paces in the Caterham Drive Experience. If all of that is not enough, you can even take to the wheel yourself on our dedicated Karting Track or have a go at the Mobil 1 Grand Prix Simulator!

Autosport International brings you the sport�s biggest names on the Autosport Central Stage to get the inside scoop from the drivers themselves! We also give you a chance to meet the stars during the autograph session on the F1 Racing Grid.

This year Autosport International will be hosting the F1 in schools national finals. They will be taking place on both Saturday 16^th January and Sunday 17^th in hall 9. Come and see the F1 cars of the future and the talent behind the exceptional creations.

Autosport International brings you the sports greatest, stars, cars and action! To find out all that the show has to offer visit www.autosport-international.com

To book tickets click here or call 08445793188

Newtownards and Belfast schools scoop top prizes in Northern Ireland

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:57:45 GMT

Teams of students from Belfast and Newtownards were top in the Northern Ireland regional finals held last week.

Team Carbon, a group of students from Regent House Grammar School, Newtownards took overall victory in the Formula 1 car class and Team Zeiges, a second team from the school took the top honour in the Rookie class, and with these wins both teams have booked their places at the UK National finals of this global competition.

Regent House Grammar School collected three other awards, with Team Carbon having the fastest race car, recording a time of 1.214 seconds to win the Fastest F1 Car award. They were also presented with the Best Engineered Car award. The rookie team from the school also won Best Verbal Presentation award.

Two Belfast schools won awards with 2Fast4U, a team from Royal Belfast Academical Institute, taking the Best Team Identity and Best Display and Portfolio Awards. The Best Team Sponsorship and Marketing award was won by Victoria Vipers, a team from Victoria College, Belfast.

The UK National Finals will be held at Autosport International Show, Birmingham, in January next year. Victory at this event will earn the winning team a place in the 2010 F1 in School World Championships which will be held at an international Formula One Grand Prix.

The Challenge, in its ninth year, was introduced to the UK in 2000 and since this time has expanded to over 30 countries, with over 9 million students taking part around the globe. Bernie Ecclestone, President and CEO of Formula One Management gave his support to F1 in Schools by granting the challenge a world-wide protected trademark and a new logo in 2005. Since this time the initiative has built close links with teams and personalities within Formula One.

F1 in Schools is regarded by the Formula One fraternity as a platform for introducing Formula One to a global teen demographic. The student challenge is also helping Formula One shed its image as an elitist sport accessible only to multi-million pound budgets; on the contrary, F1 in Schools is open to any school with access to a simple computer.

The Northern Ireland regional finals took place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters. Amongst these are the IET, Corus, Denford, Jaguar, The City University, London and KHP Consulting all of whom are continuing their support of F1 in Schools for the coming year.

Full list of winners:

1^st place, Formula 1 Class Team Carbon, Regent House Grammar School, Newtownards

Best Rookie Team Team Zeiges, Regent House Grammar School, Newtownards

Best Engineered Car Team Carbon, Regent House Grammar School, Newtownards

Fastest Formula 1 Car Team Carbon, Regent House Grammar School, (1.214 secs)

Best Team Identity 2Fast4U, Royal Belfast Academical Institute

Innovative Thinking Award Burnt Stars, George Stephenson High School, Killingworth, Newcastle

Best Sponsorship & Marketing Victoria Vipers, Victoria College, Belfast

Best Display & portfolio 2Fast4U, Royal Belfast Academical Institute

Best Verbal Presentation Team Zeiges, Regent House Grammar School, Newtownards

F1 in Schools World Champions honoured at a reception held by the Irish Computer Society

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:02:03 GMT

Fresh from their recent victory at the F1 in Schools World Championship the Koni Kats were given a hero�s welcome at the Irish Computer Society (ICS) Winter Members Evening, held at the Science Gallery on 9^th December. The evening was attended by family and friends of Team Koni Kats, members and board of the Irish Computer Society and well known industry professionals, including Andrew Denford and Willie McKeown to celebrate and raise a glass to this outstanding victory of the young champions.

Fintan Swanton, President of the Irish Computer Society and Michael O�Connor, Chairman of ICS Skills Board made a presentation to the team members and their teachers, to honour all the hard work and dedication on their journey becoming World Champions. Peter Sheridan and Chris Horn from Engineers Ireland also spoke and presented the team and their teachers with awards in recognition of their outstanding achievements.

Jim Friars, CEO of the Irish Computer Society said about the efforts of the team and their teachers, �Team Koni Kats success with the extraordinary help of their teachers, Tom Reynolds and Triona Brosnan, shows that our young people are bright and capable ambassadors of scientific and entrepreneurial endeavours. The F1 in Schools Challenge encourages the uptake of programmes in science, technology and engineering that will drive growth in these key sectors of the knowledge economy at this crucial stage in Irish history. The four team members, Conor, Eoin, Seán and Adam should be very proud for what they have achieved as ambassadors for their families, school, community and indeed the country.�

F1 in Schools wins prestigious Autosport Award

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:57:48 GMT

F1 in Schools celebrated winning one of the motorsport industry�s most prestigious awards at a glittering star-studded event on Sunday night. At the 28^th Annual Autosport Awards, F1 in Schools won the Pioneering and Innovation in Motorsport Award, a tremendous achievement for the global student technology challenge.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman of F1 in Schools, was presented with the award by F1 in Schools patron, Ross Brawn, Team Principal, Brawn GP, and Christian Horner, Team Principal, Red Bull Racing. This iconic motorsport industry award has been won by some of the most important innovations in the sport, ncluding the HANS device, SAFER barrier used at race tracks around the world, and the GP2 Series. It is a testament to the impact that F1 in Schools has made on the industry that this award was conferred on the programme.

Denford said of receiving the Autosport Award �This is a fantastic achievement for F1 in Schools. We reach out to more than 15 million students around the world, introducing them to Formula 1 and using its popularity to encourage them to consider science, technology, engineering and mathematics as a career. The world of Formula 1 has embraced our initiative, with all the teams supporting us, which has been a very important part of our success. We can help to attract young, bright engineers to the industry and we hope that through our efforts, we will nurture the Ross Brawn�s of the future.

�I would like to thank Autosport Magazine for their support and for honouring us with this very special award. As we approach our tenth anniversary we have grown from a UK competition to a global initiative in more than 30 countries. We hope that our success will continue and we can support the F1 industry with top engineers in the future, through their participation in the F1 in Schools programme.�

The annual Autosport Awards was held at Grosvenor House Hotel in London. More than 1000 luminaries from the motorsport industry attended, including newly crowned World Champion, Jenson Button, and his team mate for 2010, Lewis Hamilton. Button was presented with awards for British Driver of the Year and International Driver of the Year.

Full list of awards:

Pioneering and Innovation Award F1 in Schools

World Rally Car of the Year Citroen C4 WRC

Gregor Grant Awards Enzo Ferrari

Ron Dennis

Racing Car of the Year Brawn GP BGP01

John Bolster Award for Technical Achievement Adrian Newey

Rookie of the Year Kris Meeke

British Club Driver of the Year Sarah Moore

National driver of the Year Colin Turkington

British Competition Driver of the Year Jenson Button

International Rally Driver of the Year Mikko Hirvonen

International Racing Driver of the Year Jenson Button

McLaren Autosport BRDC Young Driver Dean Smith

Ends.

Picture shows: Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools with the Autosport Award for pioneering and innovation in motorsport.

Glastonbury School dominates South West regional final

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:31:12 GMT

Teams of students from Glastonbury and Plymouth triumphed in the South West regional final of the 2009 F1 in Schools Formula One Technology Challenge held yesterday at Bristol University, with St. Dunstans School from Glastonbury taking home five of the ten awards presented at the event.

Memphis, a team of 14 and 15 year old students from St Dunstans Shool, Glastonbury, took overall victory in the Formula 1 class, as well as winning the Best Engineered Car Award and taking the award for the Fastest F1 Class car with a time of 1.146 seconds on the 20 metre test track.

A second team from the school, Flare, with students aged 13 and 14, won the Bloodhound SSC class as well as taking the Fastest Bloodhound SSC car award with a time of 0.734 seconds on the test track.

GB Dynamics, Eggbuckland Community School, Plymouth won the Best Rookie class and with these wins all three teams have booked their places at the UK National finals of this global competition.

The UK National Finals will be held at Autosport International Show in January next year. Victory at this event will earn the winning team a place in the 2010 F1 in School World Championships which will be held at an international Formula One Grand Prix.

Other awards won yesterday were the Best Team Identity which was presented to NRCF1 Racing, Norton Radstock College, Radstock, Bath; Innovative Thinking Award won by Flame, Bradford Grammar School, Yorkshire, and Best Sponsorship & Marketing Award collected by Firebirds, Beechen Cliff School, Bath. The discretionary award, for Perseverance in the face of adversity, was presented to Velocity Flames, North Somerset Consortium, Weston Super Mare

The South West regional finals took place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters. Amongst these are the IET, Corus, Denford, Jaguar, The City University, London and KHP Consulting all of whom are continuing their support of F1 in Schools for the coming year.

Full list of winners:

1^st place, Formula 1 Class Memphis, St Dunstans School, Glastonbury

1^st place, Bloodhound SSC Class Flare, St Dunstans School, Glastonbury

Best Rookie Team GB Dynamics, Eggbuckland Community School, Plymouth

Best Engineered Car Memphis, St Dunstans School, Glastonbury

Fastest Formula 1 Class car Memphis, St Dunstans School, Glastonbury (1.146 seconds)

Fastest Bloodhound SSC Class Flare, St Dunstans School, Glastonbury (0.734 seconds)

Best Team Identity NRCF1 Racing, Norton Radstock College, Radstock, Bath

Innovative Thinking Award Flame, Bradford Grammar School, Yorkshire

Best Sponsorship & Marketing Firebirds, Beechen Cliff School, Bath

Perseverance in the face of Velocity Flames, North Somerset Consortium, Weston Super

Adversity Mare

Diploma students in the driving seat for F1 challenge

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:15:47 GMT

It might not have the glamour of Monaco, or the racing heritage of Silverstone, but Norwich is home to a group of pioneering students who have their sights set on F1 glory.

Team Pluto, one of three teams formed by Diploma in Manufacturing and Product Design (MPD) students from City College in Norwich, has progressed to the national finals of the F1 in Schools Challenge. They beat off stiff competition to win the �Best Rookie Team� category during the London and south-east regional heat held at the headquarters of the Williams F1 team in Oxfordshire.

The group are among the first in the country to study for the Diploma in MPD, an innovative new qualification aimed at giving 14-19 year-olds a practical understanding of the manufacturing industry and of life in the workplace in general.

City College is delivering the Diploma in MPD as part of Open Opportunity, a consortium of schools, colleges and employers based in the Norwich area.

As part of their studies, the teenagers have been spending time at Norfolk County Council�s Hethel Engineering Centre which is just a stones throw away from the base of sports car manufacturer Lotus. Here they have been honing their designs to compete in F1 in Schools � an international competition which involves thousands of teenagers across 30 countries.

Brian Conway, deputy headmaster at Notre Dame High School and one of the teachers delivering the Diploma in MPD, said Team Pluto�s success is testament to the hard work all Diploma in MPD students put into the project.

�Team Pluto was the most successful team in testing and their efforts well and truly paid off in the regional heats, but everyone has played a major role in Team Pluto�s progress. If they hadn�t been pushed so hard by the two other teams they would never have been so competitive,� he said.

�Everyone has thoroughly enjoyed the challenges that the F1 in Schools competition has brought. It ties in fantastically with the Diploma in MPD curriculum and has proved to be a great way of launching the qualification this term.

�The Diploma in MPD is all about introducing topics around manufacturing and product design in a fun and engaging way that mixes theoretical work with practical experiences at local employers and places like the Hethel Engineering Centre. The F1 in Schools Challenge dovetails with the course because it is also a great mix of theory and practice and Team Pluto�s success in our first year in the competition is evidence of their compatibility.�

The F1 in Schools Challenge was founded ten years ago and has since expanded around the globe, with World Championships introduced in 2004. It is designed to introduce students aged 9-19 to careers in high-tech manufacturing, engineering, Formula One, science, marketing and technology.The Open Opportunity teams had to market themselves and seek sponsorship for the challenge, which they gained from the Norfolk Learning Partnership and Investing in Communities Norfolk.

Andrew Denford, founder and chairman of the F1 in Schools Challenge, is also an employer champion for the Diploma in MPD � raising awareness of the qualification and encouraging more companies to become involved in its delivery.

He said: �To see students produce such amazing results using the F1 in Schools initiative is great news for the Diploma in MPD and is a fantastic example of how the Diplomas are going to allow students to engage very early on in their careers in preparing themselves for the real world of work.�

The 14 and 15-year-old students designed their racers using Computer Aided Design (CAD) before the models were aerodynamically tested in a virtual wind tunnel which uses Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software. The six 20cm long balsa wood gas powered racers were then manufactured with the help of a Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM) system before being road tested on a 20 metre-track � where they reached speeds of up to 60kph.

At the regional final teams were judged on car speed, as well as supporting evidence of their design, verbal presentation and a marketing display stand in �the pits.� Team Pluto will now go on to compete at the National Finals, which take place on January 16 and 17 during The Autosport International Show at the NEC, Birmingham.

The Diploma in Manufacturing and Product Design (MPD) is available to young people aged 14 to 19 and is being delivered by consortia of local schools, colleges and employers. The course allows students to divide their time between classroom, college and real work environments.

Students studying the Diploma in MPD as part of the Open Opportunity Consortium in Norwich come from Notre Dame High School, City of Norwich School, Framingham Earl High School, City Academy Norwich, the Hewett High School and Wayland Community High School.

They spend two days a week on the course, which is equivalent to seven GCSEs. The students have received sponsorship from Norfolk Learning Partnerships and Investing in Communities Norfolk, this has allowed them to work on their F1 in Schools entries at the Hethel Engineering Centre.

For more information, visit the website for the Diploma in Manufacturing and Product Design, at http://www.manufacturingdiploma.co.uk/.

Issued on behalf of the Manufacturing Diploma Development Partnership, by Nexnet PR, Leeds, www.nexnet.co.uk. For further information call Nexnet on 0113 247 0029 or email joel.turner@nexnet.co.uk or paul.newham@nexnet.co.uk.

Notes to editor

Diploma in Manufacturing and Product Design (MPD)

The Diploma in Manufacturing and Product Design (MPD) is available to pupils and students aged 14 to 19. It has been developed to sit alongside traditional academic qualifications such as GCSEs and A-Levels. The qualification is being delivered by consortia of local schools, colleges and employers,allowing students to divide their time between classroom, college and real work environments.

Championed by some of the country�s leading manufacturing employers, the Diploma in MPD has been designed to equip young people with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career in industry, and is taught from a curriculum designed by employers for employers.

All students taking the Diploma in MPD will study the principal topics business and enterprise, product design and materials science and production systems. The additional and specialist learning element gives students the chance to tailor their qualification by taking courses related to particular manufacturing sub-sectors. They will also be assessed in functional skills including English, maths and ICT, as well as �soft� skills such as team working and critical thinking.

The Diploma is available at three levels, foundation, higher and advanced. Depending on the level and pathways followed, it is intended to offer a platform for Further or Higher Education, or for taking an Apprenticeship or another form of work-based training.

www.manufacturingdiploma.co.uk

Three North Wales regional finalists ready for UK event

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:01:31 GMT

Teams of students from Pwlheli, Welshpool and Ruthin n the North Wales F1 in Schools regional final booked their places at the UK national finals yesterday.

Fflam from Ysgol Botwnnog, Pwlheli, Gwynedd took overall victory in the Formula 1 class and Blazing Magnesium from Welshpool High School won the Bloodhound SSC class. Brynhyfryd from Ysgol Brynhyfryd, Ruthin, won the Best Rookie class and all three teams are now preparing for next January�s finals.

The Viper Fire team from Welshpool High School took the award for the Fastest F1 Class car with a time of 1.168 seconds on the 20 metre test track. Connah�s Quay High School, Deeside collected three awards, with their team called Storm taking the Fastest Bloodhound SSC car award with a time of 1.153 seconds on the test track and another team, Osprey F1 taking the Best Engineered Car and Innovative Thinking Awards.

Other awards won yesterday were the Team Identity Award which was presented to The Pink Pitstops, Holywell High School and Best Sponsorship & Marketing Award collected by Botwnnog School, Pwlheli.

The North Wales regional finals took place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters. Amongst these are the IET, Corus, Denford, Jaguar, The City University, London and KHP Consulting all of whom are continuing their support of F1 in Schools for the coming year.

Full list of winners:

1st place, Formula 1 Class - Fflam, Ysgol Botwnnog, Pwlheli, Gwynedd
1st place, Bloodhound SSC Class - Blazing Magnesium, Welshpool High School, Powys
Best Rookie Team - Brynhyfryd, Ysgol Brynhyfryd, Ruthin, Denbighshire
Best Engineered Car - Osprey F1, Connah�s Quay High School, Deeside, Flintshire
Fastest Formula 1 Class car - Viper Fire, Welshpool High School, Powys (1.168 seconds)
Fastest Bloodhound SSC Class - Storm, Connah�s Quay High School (1.153 seconds)
Best Team Identity - The Pink Pitstops, Holywell High School, Flintshire
Innovative Thinking Award - Osprey F1, Connah�s Quay High School, Deeside, Flintshire
Best Sponsorship & Marketing - Botwnnog School, Pwlheli, Gwynedd

Durham teams take the North East England wins

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:18:41 GMT

Teams of students from Durham and Newcastle were top in the North East England regional finals held today at Discovery Museum, Newcastle with Carbon FibreZ and Flash F1 as the winners.

Carbon FibreZ, a team from St.Bedes Catholic Comprehensive School, Peterlee, won the Bloodhound SSC class and Flash F1 from Hermitage School, Chester le Street took top honours in the Best Rookie class and with these wins the two teams have booked their places at the UK National finals of this global competition.

Carbon FibreZ also won the Fastest Bloodhound SSC car award with a time of 0.721 seconds on the test track, as well as taking the Best Engineered Car Award.

Burnt Stars, a team from George Stephenson High School, Killingworth, collected the Innovative Thinking Award for their use of a wind tunnel to optimise their car design, and another team from the School, Scorpion GT, took the Best Team Identity Award. The Best Sponsorship & Marketing Award was collected by Heaton Manor School, Jesmond Park West. This regional final had a strong turnout of teams, although all were in the 11-14 age group, leaving the Formula One class without a regional winner.

The North East England regional finals took place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters. Amongst these are the IET, Corus, Denford, Jaguar, The City University, London and KHP Consulting all of whom are continuing their support of F1 in Schools for the coming year.

Full list of winners:

1st place, Bloodhound SSC Class Carbon FibreZ, St. Bedes Catholic Comprehensive School, Peterlee, Durham
Best Rookie Team Flash F1, Hermitage School, Chester le Street, Durham
Best Engineered Car Carbon FibreZ, St. Bedes Catholic Comprehensive School, Peterlee, Durham
Fastest Bloodhound SSC Class Carbon FibreZ, St. Bedes Catholic Comprehensive School, Peterlee, Durham (0.721 seconds)
Best Team Identity Scorpion GT, George Stephenson High School, Killingworth, Newcastle
Innovative Thinking Award Burnt Stars, George Stephenson High School, Killingworth, Newcastle
Best Sponsorship & Marketing Heaton Manor School, Jesmond Park West, Newcastle

South Wales students win through to UK Finals

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:02:46 GMT

Teams of students from Barry, Pontypridd and Llanelli triumphed in the South Wales regional final of the 2009 F1 in Schools Formula One Technology Challenge held this week at the National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

BCS Racing from Barry Comprehensive School took overall victory in the Formula 1 class and Team Zenith from Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive School, Pontypridd won the Bloodhound SSC class. Team PBM from Ysgol Glanymour School, Llanelli won the Best Rookie class and with these wins all three teams have booked their places at the UK National finals of this global competition.

The BCS Racing team from Barry Comprehensive School took the award for the Fastest F1 Class car with a time of 1.826 seconds on the 20 metre test track as well as taking overall victory in their class. A team from Ammanford, the Amman Valley Stars, comprised of students at Amman Valley School won the Fastest Bloodhound SSC car award with a time of 1.211 seconds on the test track, as well as taking the Innovative Thinking Award. Best Engineered Car award was presented to Team Zenith from Bryn Celynnog, along with their class victory.

Other awards won yesterday were the Team Identity Award which was given to F1RED, from Cynffig Comprehensive, Bridgend and Best Sponsorship & Marketing Award collected by Team GSR from St. Josephs RC Comprehensive, Newport.

The South Wales regional finals took place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters. Amongst these are the IET, Corus, Denford, Jaguar, The City University, London and KHP Consulting all of whom are continuing their support of F1 in Schools for the coming year.

Full list of winners:

1^st place, Formula 1 Class BCS Racing, Barry Comprehensive School, Barry

1^st place, Bloodhound SSC Class Team Zenith, Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive School, Pontypridd

Best Rookie Team PBM, Ysgol Glanymor School, Llanelli

Best Engineered Car Team Zenith, Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive School, Pontypridd

Fastest Formula 1 Class car BCS Racing, Barry Comprehensive School (1.826 seconds)

Fastest Bloodhound SSC Class Amman Valley Star, Amman Valley School, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire (1.211 seconds)

Best Team Identity F1RED, Cynffig Comprehensive School, Bridgend

Innovative Thinking Award Amman Valley Star, Amman Valley School, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire

Best Sponsorship & Marketing GSR, St. Josephs RC Comprehensive School

Norbert Haug to be Patron of F1 in Schools

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:59:08 GMT

F1 in Schools is delighted to announce that Vice President, Mercedes-Benz Motorsport, Norbert Haug, has agreed to be a patron of the F1 in Schools Challenge in Germany, Formel 1 in der Schule. Haug joins a roster of top names in Formula 1 who are already patrons of this global educational initiative, including Ross Brawn, Team Principal of Mercedes Grand Prix, the team purchased by Daimler AG earlier this week; Mike Gascoyne, Technical Director, Lotus F1 and Adrian Newey, Chief Technical Officer, Red Bull Racing.

Haug said of lending his support to F1 in Schools, �Formula 1 is a technically sophisticated sport which attracts highly qualified engineers who have a passion for motor racing. F1 in Schools is definitely a great initiative to motivate students to envisage an engineering career in Formula 1. It is never too early to train in the basic skills you need if you want to become an engineer one day.

�F1 in Schools provides the ideal basis for young people worldwide to prove their engineering talents in a very competitive environment and lead them up to the technical side of Formula 1 in a way that is real fun. I really appreciate the work that is done by F1 in Schools which also is of great social value.

�It is nice that F1 in Schools is also represented in Germany and that Formel 1 in der Schule is now in the fourth year of the challenge. I am happy to support Formel 1 in der Schule as a Patron and I wish the promoters, the young competitors and everybody involved in the project every success.�

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools says of Haug agreeing to become a patron of F1 in Schools, �We are very grateful to Norbert Haug for linking with F1 in Schools and in particular Formel 1 in der Schule, the challenge which takes place in Germany, just one of over 30 countries in which we operate.

�This comes at a very exciting time for Mercedes-Benz Motorsport and Formula 1, with the manufacturer now having their own team in the FIA F1 World Championship, led by another of our patrons, Ross Brawn. Norbert has been involved in Formula 1 for over 15 years and has a great depth of knowledge and passion for the sport. We know that he will be inspirational to all the students who participate in our F1 in Schools programme and thank him for giving us his support.�

This unique student challenge is the largest global educational initiative. The students use CAD/CAM software to design, build and test a model compressed air-powered balsa wood F1 car of the future and it takes place in over 30 countries around the world, with an estimated 14 million school children aware of this engineering challenge.

Williams F1 team headquarters hosts London and South East regional final

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:03:25 GMT

The winning students from the London and South East regional final of 2009 F1 in Schools who will be competing at the UK National Finals were from St. John Payne School, Chelmsford; Wilmington Grammar School, Dartford and OpenOpportunity, a Norwich schools collaboration. The event was held at one of the most prestigious regional finals venues, Williams F1 team headquarters. All the regional finalists were treated to a tour of the Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection as part of their trip to the event.

Dynamic, from St. John Payne School, Chelmsford, the school which represented England in the 2008 World Championships earlier this year, took first place in the Formula 1 class. Speeding Snails from Wilmington Grammar School, Dartford, won the Bloodhound SSC Car class and the Best Rookie Award was scooped by Pluto, from OpenOpportunity.

Adesso, from Dame Alice Owens School, Potters Bar raced quickly to an award with the Fastest F1 car(1.130 seconds). Taking the award for the fastest Bloodhound SSC car (0.728 seconds) were Impulse Racing from Robert May�s School, Odiham and a second team from the school, Incendia took the Innovative Thinking Award. Roar Power from Queen Elizabeth�s Grammar School, Faversham, Kent, were the recipients of the Best Team Identity award while Torpedo Racing from Aylesbury Grammar School picked up the Best Sponsorship and Marketing Award.

The Central regional finals took place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters. Amongst these are the IET, Corus, Denford, Jaguar, The City University, London and KHP Consulting all of whom are continuing their support of F1 in Schools for the coming year.

Full list of winners:

1st place, Formula 1 Class  Dynamic, St. John Payne School, Chelmsford,
1st place, Bloodhound SSC Class Speeding Snails, Wilmington Grammar School, Dartford
Best Rookie Team   Pluto, Open Opportunities, Norwich
Best Engineered Car   Flamin� Maniacs, Wilmington Grammar School, Dartford
Fastest Formula 1 Class car  Adesso, Dame Alice Owens School, (1.130 seconds)
Fastest Bloodhound SSC Class Impulse Racing, Robert May�s School (0.728 seconds)
Best Team Identity   Roar Power, Queen Elizabeth�s Grammar School
Innovative Thinking Award   Incendia, Robert May�s School,
Best Sponsorship & Marketing Torpedo Racing, Aylesbury Grammar School

Central Region winners announced

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:07:49 GMT

Teams of students from Lutterworth College, Leicestershire; Neale-Wade Community College, March, Cambridgeshire, and Selly Park Technology College, Birmingham, triumphed in the Central England regional final of the 2009 F1 in Schools Formula One Technology Challenge held this week at the Design & Technology Show, NEC, Birmingham. With these wins all three teams have booked their places at the UK National finals of this global competition.

Mach 1 from Lutterworth College celebrated a trio of trophies, taking overall victory in the Formula 1 class, as well as taking awards for the Fastest F1 car(1.289 seconds) and Best Engineered car. Also scooping three awards were Pressure Point from Neal-Wade Community College. They were the cream of the crop in the 11-14 years age category winning the Bloodhound SSC class, as well as taking the award for the fastest Bloodhound SSC car (0.859 seconds) and the Innovative Thinking Award . All-girl team, Drop Dead Gorgeous, from Selly Park Technology College won the Best Rookie class and the Best Team Identity Award

Other award winners were Piranhas, from Ibstock Community College who won Best Sponsorship & Marketing, while their sister team from the school, Ravens Racing, collected the award for Perseverance in the face of adversity.

Full list of winners:

1st place, Formula 1 Class  Mach1, Lutterworth College
1st place, Bloodhound SSC Class Pressure Point, Neale-Wade Community College
Best Rookie Team   Drop Dead Gorgeous, Selly Park Technology College
Best Engineered Car   Mach1, Lutterworth College
Fastest Formula 1 Class car  Mach1, Lutterworth College (1.289 seconds)
Fastest Bloodhound SSC Class Pressure Point, Neale-Wade Community College (0.859 seconds)
Best Team Identity   Drop Dead Gorgeous, Selly Park Technology College
Innovative Thinking Award   Pressure Point, Neale-Wade Community College
Best Sponsorship & Marketing Piranhas, Ibstock Community College
Perseverance in the face of adversityRavens Racing, Ibstock Community college

North West region finals hotly contested this week

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:22:40 GMT

Teams of students from Westhoughton High School, Bolton, Richard Rose Morton Academy, Carlisle and Ribblesdale Technology College, Clitheroe triumphed in the North West of England final of the 2009 F1 in Schools Formula One Technology Challenge held this week at Jaguar Land Rover.

Wipeout, an all-girl team of students from Westhoughton High School took overall victory in the Formula 1 class and Hot Rods from Richard Rose Morton Academy won the Bloodhound SSC class. The team named Scintilla from Ribblesdale Technology College won the Best Rookie class and with these wins all three teams have booked their places at the UK National finals of this global competition.

The Wipeout team from Westhoughton High School took the award for the Fastest F1 Class car with a time of 1.137 seconds on the 20 metre test track as well as taking overall victory. Hot Rods from Richard Rose Morton Academy won the Fastest Bloodhound SSC car award with a time of 0.706 seconds on the test track, as well as taking overall victory in this class. The sister school, Richard Rose Central Academy, took the Best Engineered Car with their team, Synergy.

First place in the F1 in Primary Schools category was taken by Flying Foxes from Norman Street Primary School, Carlisle, with another of the primary school entries, Super Six from Caldew Lea Primary School in Carlisle beating all the other teams to take the Team Identity Award. Ribblesdale Technology College took two additional awards in addition to Best Rookie, with their Ignition team winning the Innovative Thinking Award and the College winning Best Sponsorship & Marketing. The award for Perseverance in the face of adversity was scooped by Cobras, Our Lady Queen Of Peace Catholic High School, Skelmersdale.

The North West regional finals took place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters. Amongst these are the IET, Corus, Denford, Jaguar, The City University, London and KHP Consulting all of whom are continuing their support of F1 in Schools for the coming year.

Full list of winners:

1st place, Formula 1 Class - Wipeout, Westhoughton High School, Bolton
1st place, Bloodhound SSC Class - Hot Rods, Richard Rose Morton Academy, Carlisle
Best Rookie Team -  Scintilla, Ribblesdale Technology College, Clitheroe
1st place, Primary School - Flying Foxes, Norman Street Primary School, Carlisle
Best Engineered Car -   Synergy, Richard Rose Central Academy, Carlisle
Fastest Formula 1 Class car - Wipeout, Westhoughton High School (1.137 seconds)
Fastest Bloodhound SSC Class - Hot Rods, Richard Rose Morton Academy (0.706 seconds)
Best Team Identity -    Super Six, Caldew Lea Primary School, Carlisle
Innovative Thinking Award -   Ignition, Ribblesdale Technology College, Clitheroe
Best Sponsorship & Marketing - Ribblesdale Technology College, Clitheroe
Perseverance in the face of adversity - Cobras, Our Lady Queen Of Peace Catholic High School, Skelmersdale

Scottish finalists selected for UK National Finals

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:10:23 GMT

Teams of students from Fife Young Engineers, Fife, and Harris Academy, Dundee triumphed in the Scottish final of the 2009 F1 in Schools Formula One Technology Challenge held this week at the Glasgow Science Centre. A team of students from Fife Young Engineers, �Exceleration�, took overall victory in the Formula 1 class and a sister team from Fife Young Engineers, �Team Electro� won the Bloodhound SSC class. The team named �Blink and You�ll Miss Us� from Harris Academy won the Best Rookie class and with these wins all three teams have booked their places at the UK National finals of this global competition.

Fife Young Engineers, an after-school club, brings together students from schools in the region and gives them the opportunity to collaborate on F1 in Schools entries and other similar initiatives. The club were well represented at the F1 in Schools event and aside from picking up two of the three major titles, they also scooped four other awards. Team Electro won the Fastest Bloodhound SSC car award, while Exceleration took the Innovative Thinking Award. A third Fife Young Engineers team, Thunderbolts, picked up awards for the Fastest F1 class car and Best Engineered car. The Harris Academy rookie team took the Team Identity Award, while the Best Sponsorship and Marketing Award was presented to The Hawks from Glenrothes High School. The award for Perseverance in the face of adversity was presented to Velocidade from St. Mungo�s High School, Falkirk

The Scottish finals took place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters. Amongst these are the IET, Corus, Denford, Jaguar, The City University, London and KHP Consulting all of whom are continuing their support of F1 in Schools for the coming year.

Full list of winners:

1st place, Formula 1 Class  Exceleration, Fife Young Engineers
1st place, Bloodhound SSC Class  Team Electro, Fife Young Engineers
Best Rookie Team   Blink and You�ll Miss Us, Harris Academy, Dundee
Best Engineered Car   Thunderbolts, Fife Young Engineers
Fastest Formula 1 Class car  Thunderbolts, Fife Young Engineers (1.186 seconds)
Fastest Bloodhound SSC Class  Team Electro, Fife Young Engineers (1.163 seconds)
Best Team Identity   Blink and You�ll Miss Us, Harris Academy, Dundee
Innovative Thinking Award  Exceleration, Fife Young Engineers
Best Sponsorship & Marketing  The Hawks, Glenrothes High School
Perseverance in the face of adversity Velocidade, St. Mungo�s High School, Falkirk

BLOODHOUND � the 1000 mph supersonic car

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:14:04 GMT

BLOODHOUND � the 1000 mph supersonic car

Lecture by Wing Commander Andy Green

Wednesday, 9 December 2009 at 18:00. IET London: Savoy Place

www.theiet.org/wheatstone

Don�t miss this opportunity to hear from the man behind the wheel of BLOODHOUND SSC -the project to smash the world land speed record.

As a fighter pilot for the Royal Air Force, Wing Commander Andy Green is used to travelling at mind-boggling speeds. With the aim of achieving 1050 mph, the Bloodhound Super Sonic Car will prove a real test of man and machine.

Andy Green will provide an insight into the Bloodhound project, the super sonic car, and the key engineering challenges to build a car to travel at 1050 mph. He will then discuss the role of the project�s sensors, diagnostic and measuring equipment that make the land speed record possible.

The lecture is free to attend and is suitable for both adults and older children.

Places are filling up fast, so book online at www.theiet.org/wheatstone to secure your seat!

SHEFFIELD AND DONCASTER SCHOOL TEAMS WINS THROUGH TO NATIONAL F1 IN SCHOOLS FINAL

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:01:45 GMT

Teams of students from Ridgewood School, Scawsby, Doncaster and Bradfield School in Sheffield triumphed in the Yorkshire and Humberside Regional final of the 2009 F1 in Schools Formula One Technology Challenge held last week at Corus, Scunthorpe. The team of students named Ridgewood Racers took victory with their Formula 1 class race car and the Bradfield Cobras won the Bloodhound SSC class to book their places at the UK National finals of this global competition.

The Ridgewood School also won the award for Innovative Thinking. Other award winners were Tiger Hawks from Park Junior School who took first prize in the Primary Schools category; a team from Castleford High School � �Bloodhounds� who took the Best Rookie Team title; Best Engineered Car was won by Team Tigerzz from Ridgewood School; Bradfield Jaguars from Bradfield School raced to the Fastest F1 Car Award, while Accelerate from Winterton Comprehensive School took the Fastest Bloodhound SSC Car. In addition, the Team Identity Award was won by Driving Mad, a team from Brighouse House High School and Salendine High School � �Revolution�, took the Best Sponsorship and Marketing Award.

The Yorkshire and Humberside regional finals took place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters. Amongst these are the IET, Corus, Denford, The City University, London and KHP Consulting all of whom are continuing their support of F1 in Schools for the coming year.

Ends.

For further information contact:

Alison Hill

Alison@id-pr.co.uk

Tel: 01327 856060

Go Motorsports links up with F1 in Schools

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:34:32 GMT

Go Motorsport!

F1 in Schools is delighted to announce an exciting new relationship with the high-profile Go Motorsport initiative. Set up by the Motor Sports Association, governing body of UK motor sport, and launched last year by Lewis Hamilton in the Mclaren Technology Centre, Go Motorsport has been established to help all-comers to get involved in all aspects of motor sport from racing and rallying to karting and stunt-driving style autotests.

As well as enjoying great support from Lewis, the campaign is backed by a whole host of famous faces including newly crowned world champion Jenson Button, Damon Hill, David Coulthard, Martin Brundle and Sir Frank Williams.

While the Go Motorsport scheme sets out to encourage those of any age to start competing, spectating and/or volunteering, most of its focus is on the next generation of potential champions � those currently being inspired by the stirring efforts of both Lewis and Jenson. They, of course, started karting at a very young age and there�s a special section on the GoMotorsport.net website detailing all the many thrilling opportunities available to those aged under 17 and thus unable to drive on the roads.

What�s more Go Motorsport has just set up an exciting new School Visits programme via the appointment of eight nationwide Regional Development Officers. Each RDO has, of course, been CRB checked and their presentations include an introductory DVD and feature a range of props including high-tech components from an F1 car. Topics covered also include advice on careers in engineering, information on local events together with a clear road safety message. Plainly it is much safer for all if those wishing to have fun on four wheels get their kicks in a properly organised MSA event at an approved venue rather than on the public roads.

As part of Go Motorsport�s partnership with F1 in Schools, these RDOs will be attending local Regional Heats during the run up to Christmas. Moreover those UK schools registering for the 2009/2010 season can be among the first to book a special Go Motorsport presentation. To start the ball rolling, simply contact the campaign by emailing a request to: info@GoMotorsport.net.

Win the first all new XJ in aid of the NSPCC�s Child�s Voice Appeal

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:37:50 GMT

Win the first Jaguar XJ to leave the production line with the NSPCC Jaguar Prize Competition.

Enter by answering three questions about the ultimate sporting luxury car. By entering you�ll be supporting the Child�s Voice Appeal. Last year the NSPCC�s helplines took almost 730,000 calls about children who needed help. But we cannot answer every call, which is why we need your support.

Entry costs £125 and the money raised goes to support the NSPCC�s vital work for children. For your chance to own the first super-sleek Jaguar XJ, go to www.jaguar.co.uk/nspcc before 25 November.

Registration for UK Regional Heats EXTENDED

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:02:01 GMT

REGIONAL REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO FRIDAY 30th OCTOBER 2009
Reigster NOW for UK Regional Finals

The 2009/10 UK F1 in Schools season is open and don't forget to register your team(s) before registration closes on Friday 30th October (for Northern Ireland teams registration will close 1 week before your regional final.) There are many exciting new developments to the 3 classes this year and all three sets of Rules and Regulations are on the website to download now. The dates of the Regional Finals are now on our website click here to check out when and where your nearest regional final is being held.

Register now...

Please login now to register your team for the new season. You can register up to three teams per school/college/youth group with 3-6 students per team.

NEW Formula One Class

This year the R-Type class has been replaced with the Formula One Class. There have been some changes to the rules and regulations so please click here to visit the website and download the NEW Rules and Regulations .

GT in Schools Class

After success at the National Final the GT Class is back with some major changes to the rules and regulations. The most significant change is the removal of Clay Modeling and Scanning from the rules and regulations, this is now included as an optional part of the challenge. GT in Schools cars will now also be manufactued from a block of Balsa Wood as opposed to the foam blocks which were previously used. Click the following link to download the NEW Rules and Regulations.

NEW BLOODHOUND SSC Class

F1 in Schools has teamed up with BLOODHOUND SSC to create the all new F1 in Schools BLOODHOUND SSC Class. This will replace the D-Type class.

The BLOODHOUND SSC project � which aims to break the World Land Speed Record by achieving 1000mph � is an iconic engineering adventure that will push technology to its limit . An SSC is a Super Sonic Car � that is a car which travels faster than the speed of sound . The F1 in Schools BLOODHOUND SSC class is a new concept built around speed and aerodynamics with just one key design rule stating that the vehicle must have four wheels. Click here to download the rules and regulations. Please note there is no weight limit for this class.

IRISH WORLD CHAMPIONS CROWNED

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:23:07 GMT

The Koni Kats team from St. David�s Secondary School inGreystones, County Wicklow took the top honours at the fifth Formula One in Schools Technology Challenge World Championships held this week in London. At a glittering awards ceremony attended by Lewis Hamilton and VIP guests from the world of Formula One and education, the talented students were presented with the Bernie Ecclestone World Championship Trophy and coveted Automotive and Motorsport Engineering scholarships to City University London. They will also be given an exclusive tour of the McLaren Technology Centre tomorrow.

Thirty one teams from 20 countries were vying for the Champions title, with the Koni Kats team showing their design, development, engineering and presentation skills, as well as excellent team work, to lift the Bernie Ecclestone trophy and beat their international rivals. The team also captured two other awards, taking the awards for Best Presentation and Best Engineered car en route to their championship title. The Koni Kats team comprising Conor Daly, Eoin O'Connell, Sean Cleary and Adam Gammell were thrilled to take victory.

Eoin O�Connell, Team Manager for the Koni Kats, said of their victory, �We�re over the moon. We�ve been working for two years on this, so we are thrilled to have all our efforts recognised with this achievement. It�s very special to have won this, we just can�t believe it. I think the work we put into our design and our attention to detail in this, looking at every element from the front wing to the rear fins, has brought us this victory, as well as our strong teamwork.�

Current F1 champion, Lewis Hamilton presented Koni Kats with the Best Engineered car award, which was supported by his F1 team, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes. Hamilton praised the Irish team for their high level of engineering, which has set new standards for the F1 in Schools Challenge.

Lewis said of his visit to the F1 in Schools World Championships, �I�ve really enjoyed meeting the students and finding out more about this exciting global initiative. The global popularity and high tech world of Formula One provides a very exciting and engaging platform for education and it is great to see it being used within schools to enthuse students to study engineering, as well as the other key school subjects. I hope F1 in Schools encourages a new generation of students into Formula One and helps to continue to develop the sport as one of the most technologically advanced in the world.�

Andrew Denford, Founder, F1 in Schools, says of the World Championships, �The fifth annual F1 in School World Championships has been a great success. Each year we see the standards of entrants� rise, with the students using some very advanced engineering technology and amazing ingenuity to produce their racing cars.

�The popularity of Formula One is a significant factor in the appeal of the F1 in Schools programme. Many of the students are avid supporters of the sport, so they felt very privileged to meet Lewis Hamilton and we are very grateful for the time he gave to them today, looking at their cars and learning more about this initiative.�

The Fastest car award, supported by Brawn GP, was won by �Redline Racing� from Trinity Christian School, Canberra, Australia who clocked a time of 1.055 seconds in the time trials.

A number of other student teams were rewarded with beautiful trophies in various award categories. The other award winners were:

Blueforce, SPS SE, Czech Republic, winner of Best Newcomer Award, presented by Tim Byles from the Transformation Trust

Koni Kats St David�s Secondary School, Ireland winner of Best Verbal Presentation Award, presented by Sam Michael for AT&T Williams F1

AC Racing (collaboration team) Australia and Canada, winner of Best Team Portfolio Award, presented by Ian Burrows for F1 Racing

Biohazard from Menai High School, Sydney, Australia winner of Best Pit Display Award, presented by Steve Nevey on behalf of Scuderia Toro Rosso

Team Racere Nanyang Girls High School, Singapore, winner of Outstanding Sportsmanship Award, presented by Dominic Harlow for Force India F1 Team

Velocity from St John Payne School in England, winner of Best Sponsorship & Marketing Award, presented by Jon Williams for Toyota F1 Team

Synergy (collaborationteam) England and Malaysia, winner of Best Team Identity Award, presented by Americo Silva (Shell) on behalf of Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro F1

BETAGREEN Gymnasium Grootmoor, Germany, winner of Innovative Thinking Award presented by current 2008 World Champion Andrew Lees (Pulse) on behalf of ING Renault F1

GENAS Ulsan Information Communication, South Korea,winner of Perseverance Award, presented by Christian Horner for Red Bull Racing F1

AC Racing (collaboration team) Australia and Canada winner of Best Collaboration Team Award, presented by Keith Perry for the Daily Telegraph

Redline Racing, Trinity Christian School, Canberra Sydney, winner of Fastest Car Award, presented by Sam Wood (Pulse) for Brawn GP

Koni Kats St David�s Secondary School, Ireland winner of Best Engineered Car, presented by Lewis Hamilton for Vodafone McLaren Mercedes

AC Racing (Collaboration team) Australia and Canada winner of Third place, presented by Chris Earnshaw for The IET

Redline Racing Christian School, Canberra Sydney winner of Second place, presented by Vernon Coaker, (Minister of State for Schools and Learners) for the DCSF

Koni Kats from St David�s Secondary School, Ireland winner of F1 in Schools 2009 World Champions, presented by Lewis Hamilton, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes

F1 IN SCHOOLS RECEIVES GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:29:22 GMT

The Right Honourable Ed Balls MP, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, welcomes the F1 in Schools Techology Challenge, saying, "It has never been more important to the UK economy to encourage pupils to consider careers Science, Technolgy, Engineering and Maths, and exciting initiatives like F1 in Schools help to do just that."

�I am delighted that London will host the World Championships later this year and we look forward to welcoming teams from around the world to our capital. The international dimension of this initiative is unique and with its multi-cultural learning opportunities it offers students the chance to expand their life skills, to develop a better understanding of the world beyond our shores and to appreciate the importance of education for a successful future. �

F1 in Schools is a multi-disciplinary challenge which has developed from an inter-school national competition into a global challenge which embraces many of the core subjects within education, using the popularity of the high profile sport of Formula One to enrich their learning experience and skills. Over 30 countries across the world now operate this innovative programme, many of which have included it within the national curriculum.

In the UK F1 in Schools is open to all students from 9 -19 years old and it attracts entries from over 200 schools, with over 1000 students competing for a coveted place in the World Championships. At a global level F1 in Schools reaches over 12 million students in 31 countries.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools, believes that government support of the programme is very important and says, �Having the support of the UK government for F1 in Schools is fundamental to our programme. As an international challenge we are involved with governments and education departments from many countries, so we are proud to have recognition for our work within the UK at this level. We will be hosting many high level officials from around the world at our World Championships, so the support of the DCSF is very appropriate to the event.

�In F1 in Schools we have captured the imagination of students by linking with the high profile sport of Formula 1 and with the support of the industry we have been able to use it to stimulate students and encourage them to develop their learning skills, expand their interpersonal communication and enjoy the challenge of education.�The 2009 F1 in Schools World Championships begins with a cultural exchange event with the students gathering to meet each other and exchange small cultural gifts at the IET headquarters in London. Three days of exciting competition precede a glittering awards ceremony and the crowning of the new World Champions.

Ian Wright, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for 14-19 Reform and Apprenticeships will officially open the event on Tuesday 15th September and Vernon Coaker, Minister of State for Schools and Learners will officially close the event on the evening of Thursday 17th September.

For further information contact:

Alison Hill/Lucinda Brown

F1 in Schools Press Office

Tel: +44 (0)1327 856 060

Mob: +44 (0)7710 306588

Email: Alison@id-pr.co.uk

F1 IN SCHOOLS WINNERS GIVEN BRITISH GRAND PRIX VIP ACCESS AT SILVERSTONE

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:59:46 GMT

The F1 in Schools Technology Challenge is a fast growing STEM initiative which has captured the attention of thousands of students. And with the prize including a trip to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, including VIP paddock access, it is always a race to the chequered flag for the finalists.

This weekend six winning teams enjoyed their prize trips to the event, courtesy of Silverstone Circuit, and had once-in-a-lifetime experience joining the 128,000 fans for the British round of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship, as well as being given exclusive paddock access to see the stars of the sport and visit some of the team�s garages.

The F1 in Schools teams were invited to Silverstone as part of their prize for winning their age category at the F1 in Schools National Finals which took place at the Autosport International Show earlier in the year.

On Wednesday two teams, �Team Tigerzz� from Ridgewood School in Doncaster and �St Bede�s Babes� from St Bede�s School in Peterlee, were given unprecedented access to the Formula 1 paddock as the F1 teams prepared for the race weekend.

Team Tigerzz were invited to join the Panasonic Toyota F1 team in their stunning team hospitality unit for a VIP lunch. Afterwards they were whisked into the garage for an exclusive tour, and the highlight of the day for these students, sitting in Jarno Trulli�s race car. St Bede�s Babes were also given special treatment, visiting the F1 Paddock and being given a guided tour of the Torro Rosso F1 team garage.

On Friday the winning team from the F1 in Primary Schools Technology Challenge was invited to watch the first practice session of the Grand Prix from the exclusivity of the F1 paddock. The Caldew Lea Comets from Caldew Lea Primary School, Carlisle, Cumbria were guests of the ING Renault F1 team and were given a tour around the garage between sessions, before meeting BBC F1 TV presenter Jake Humphries for a quick chat and a photo.

On race day, the National Champions, Velocity, from St. John Payne Catholic Comprehensive School, Chelmsford, Essex were joined by Dash from Fitzalan High School, Cardiff, Wales and the Shooting Starz from Richard Rose Central Academy, Carlisle, Cumbria. The three teams were guests of the current World Championship winning team, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes, with a tour of their garage and the team�s impressive brand centre in the paddock.

The three teams watched the 2009 British Grand Prix trackside and met the current World Champion Lewis Hamilton for a photo in the paddock to round off a sensational day.

Chairman and Founder of F1 in Schools, Andrew Denford commented about the visit, �The students had an amazing few days in the Silverstone paddock. They really had a full day of activities and the F1 teams we visited were so hospitable. We�ve taken teams to Silverstone over the years and they have always really enjoyed it, this year even more so. The atmosphere at Silverstone is second to none and our student teams had an unrivalled experience because they were able to get so close to the action.

�I�d like to thank Silverstone Circuit, Formula One Management and the Formula 1 teams for giving the students such an amazing experience. F1 in Schools is designed to encourage students to a career in engineering and what better way for us to demonstrate this than to see the inner sanctum of engineering excellence in F1 during the biggest racing weekend for British motorsport.�

The UK 2009/2010 F1 in Schools Technology Challenge begins later this year with students from across the country designing and building scale model F1 cars. They will compete in a series of regional events in the Autumn with the National Finals being held in January next year.

RICHARD ROSE CENTRAL ACADEMY�S FORMULA ONE TEAM LEARN FROM LEWIS HAMILTON

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:34:12 GMT

Richard Rose Central Academy�s Formula One World Championship hopefuls, The �Shooting Starz�, visited the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday 21^st June 2009 and met celebrities including Lewis Hamilton, Chris Moyles and Eddie Jordan!

The team arrived at 8.00am where there were four lines of cars feeding slowly into the acres of car parks where they then headed to gate No 5 to meet the F1 in Schools Marketing Executive Katie Fabian and collect their winning tickets following winning the 11-14 age group of the �F1 in Schools� National Finals at the NEC. The Year 9 students (Joe Herring, Becky Best and Cheyenne Slater) tell their story in their own words:

�We were soon mixing with the crowds at the stalls, every team had their own stands selling merchandise, shirts, caps, jackets, flags and a lot more. At 10.30 we crossed the bridge over the track to the pits area. We had to have a special pass for this, and we received many envious looks, as we passed through the barrier. We were taken on a tour of the Williams pit area by the pit boss, we saw the cars being prepared for the race, stood on the pits lane looking down where soon cars would be surrounded by frantic teams of mechanics. Then we walked down the main avenue of hospitality suites and rows of brightly painted articulated lorries. The hospitality suites looked like permanent buildings but they would soon be packed into trucks and off to the next racing event.

We spotted drivers from many teams Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, Robert Kubica and more. We saw Max Moseley step out of his trailer into a scrum of press reporters and photographers, all desperate for a crumb of information. We had our pictures taken with various celebrities and at the communications desk for the Williams team, then all too quickly the tour was over and we went back over the bridge.

Now it was time to find our seats at the Hangar Lane Grandstand. We were high up with a really good view. The warm up lap began and all the drivers came by, all trying to warm up their tyres. Then the race began and as all the cars hurtled by the air was full of the sound of screaming engines, we then understood why the man, two seats in front had his hood up and ear defenders on top of that!

The atmosphere was electric as we watched the display of raw power under absolute control. Each driver was trying to gain position without giving anything away to the driver behind. As the laps rolled on Sebastien Vettel pulled further and further ahead, after about ten laps he had almost the whole length of Hanger Straight on the car behind, all he had to do was keep going for a certain win. There was no-one to challenge him. There was a giant screen on the other side of the track, relaying the action from other parts of the track, there was a commentary as well but we could rarely hear it.

The race cars continued to howl past our stand, we took pictures of every team car, until Sebastien Vettel crossed the finish line at the head of the pack. It was all over for another year. The Red Arrows gave a brilliant display as-well as a solo display by a jet fighter. We had a fantastic day out and now it was time to head for home and dream of what might be in the future for ourselves!�.

Silverstone Home of the British F1 Grand Prix

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 28 May 2009 09:15:44 GMT

The 2008 British Grand Prix will long be remembered as a classic Formula One encounter. As the rain battered the Silverstone circuit, Lewis Hamilton put in one of the performances of his career to stand head and shoulders above his rivals and secure a popular home victory. On a day in which even the most experienced Formula One drivers struggled to keep their cars on track, Hamilton stole the show.

This season's Grand Prix is expected to see record breaking crowds assemble in Northamptonshire to welcome home the reigning world champion, and the youngest in the sport's history, Britain's Lewis Hamilton. The entire race weekend looks certain to buzz with an enormous party spirit as we celebrate a new British hero and cheer him on to each passing lap.

The best teams and drivers in single-seater motor racing have a new set of regulations to contend with in 2009, so we can expect a slightly different order of merit to that which we've become used to of late. With these new regulations designed to increase the racing spectacle even higher from the past two classic seasons, which have thrown up some real surprises and incredible races, expect fireworks on this most challenging of tracks.

But of course there's not only the Formula One, as the GP2 support category gives fans a chance to see the next generation of stars before they jump to the big time. Add to that the Porsche SuperCup, a host of other support events and Silverstone's famous Grand Prix Party and there's little surprise that this is the hottest ticket of the year.

To book tickets for this years British F1 Grand Prix at Silverstone please click here for further information regarding tickets sales and prices.

Don't miss out book your tickets now.

London to host 2009 F1 in Schools World Championships in September

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:05:03 GMT

The Formula One in Schools Technology Challenge will hold its fifth World Championships in the competition�s founding country when over 30 teams from around the globe gather at London�s Royal Horticultural Halls and Conference Centre

The World Championships of this Formula 1 linked global challenge brings together teams of students aged 11 to 19 from around the world who have each competed in their home countries and won through to represent their nation. They compete for the ultimate prize, a scholarship to City University London and the prestigious Bernie Ecclestone trophy.

The competition for victory is as tense as an F1 Grand Prix. With three days of competition, the student teams have to be well-prepared for the Championships, developing their miniature race cars to be as quick as possible � within tight technical regulations � using advanced engineering technologies similar to those used in the real world of Formula 1. It is not just the car itself which will be judged by a panel of scrutineers, it is also the students, with each team member participating in a highly polished presentation about their race team and its car as well as creating a stylish �pit display� of their team�s entry.

F1 in Schools is more than just an engineering based competition; it is a cultural experience for students. It will be the first overseas trip for many of them and a chance to learn about education in other parts of the world. For some teams, it will be the first time that they have met other team members. The unique �collaborative� teams are two schools from different countries linking together to submit an entry into the World Championships. With the two schools represented by up to three students each, communication techniques to develop the car include the Webex live conferencing system, email and social networking sites. The collaborative teams include Australia and Canada, Scotland and China, and England and Singapore.

F1 in Schools Founder, Andrew Denford commented, �With its unequivocal position as the centre of motorsport excellence, the selection of the UK as host country for the World Championship is a fitting tribute to the industry. We hope that we�ll be joined by many stars and personalities from Formula 1 and with many of our patrons having positions in UK-based teams we�re looking forward to involving them during our week-long programme. The four day event will see students from across the world travel to London and take in the sites and culture of this famous city, whilst also learning, competing and meeting new friends.�

Last year the F1 in Schools World Finals were held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, when the reigning Champions �Pulse� from Devonport High School in Plymouth, UK, were crowned. Since this success the team members have enjoyed further achievements through their participation. Andrew Lees secured a work placement at the Renault F1 team with his F1 in Schools success playing a key role in this. Sam Wood was a runner up in the National Science competition as well as being granted a work placement with Foster and Partners architects.

Denford predicts a tough fight for the title this year, saying, �The current F1 in Schools Champions are from the UK, but I think the British teams will have a tough job to defend their title this year as the calibre of teams keeps getting better and better. In terms of the racing, we�ve seen the teams creep closer to the elusive one second time barrier that no team has yet achieved, perhaps it will be this year. Overall, the standard improves at each World Championship and I�m sure we�ll see increased innovation, professionalism and creativity from the teams this year.�

The aim of F1 in Schools is to encourage students to consider engineering as a career, highlighting the positive nature of all that embraces engineering in a fun and positive way. The challenge is for school children aged 11 to 19 to use CAD/CAM software to design, analyse, manufacture, test and race a 20th scale model F1 car made from balsa wood and powered by compressed air cylinders.

The team also produces a supporting portfolio and present in front a panel of judges to show a thorough understanding of the process. Additional credit is given to those teams showing great initiative in areas such as sponsorship, marketing, and website design. Teams are also encouraged to replicate other important aspects of Formula One teams, by creating their own �pit displays�, team wear and merchandise.

The 2009 F1 in Schools World Championships begins with a cultural exchange event with the students gathering to meet each other and exchange small cultural gifts at the IET headquarters in London. Three days of exciting competition precede a glittering awards ceremony and the crowning of the new World Champions. The action starts on Monday 14th September, with the awards event on the evening of Thursday 17th September.

Introducing E&Te from the IET

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:11:27 GMT

Engineering and Technology Education (E&Te) is a new teachers� magazine being launched this month by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), one of the world�s leading professional societies for the Engineering and Technology community.

The IET is committed to helping teachers implement the national STEM agenda in schools and encouraging young people to study STEM subjects. E&Te is the latest expression of this commitment, joining the web-based Faraday programme and Flipside, the science and technology magazine for teenagers.

E&Te magazine is the successor to Electronics Education and aims to extend that popular formula to the wider STEM teaching community, by providing ideas and articles on innovative cross-curricular STEM projects that have been shown to work in the classroom.

The magazine will be sent free of charge to Heads of D&T and Science in all secondary schools in the UK.

For further information about E&Te or other IET STEM resources such as the web-based Faraday programme and teenage science magazine, Flipside, please contact the Education 5-19 department at schools@theiet.org or take a look at the website www.theiet.org/education

Budding engineers prepare for Silverstone Innovation Centre Design Challenge

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:54:28 GMT

Challenge were put through their paces at a series of intensive training workshops. The one-day workshops event at Silverstone Innovation Centre, located at the famous Silverstone circuit, was part of the teams� preparation for the Design Challenge Grand Final in July.

Following careful pre-judging of a large number of Design Challenge entries from schools across the UK, 23 teams had been shortlisted, coming from 13 schools. At the workshops, members of the shortlisted teams took part in exercises teaching them about business planning, marketing and presentation skills, all of which will be important for the Final in the summer.

At the Grand Final, on 9 July, the teams will give presentations to a panel of judges, comprising a number of senior figures from the motorsport industry and local businesses. The Final will be modelled on the Dragons Den television programme, with the teams pitching in turn to the judging panel.

The Silverstone Innovation Centre Design Challenge is open to school students aged 11 to18, working in teams to design new inventions and products for the motorsport industry. It is designed so that the work teams put into competing can be woven into regular design and technology classes.

Each team comprises of up to four members, who choose to compete in one of five challenges:

The Engineering Excellence challenge is to emulate the London Eye and design a new tourist attraction for a UK town or city, with a budget of £15m. Supported by Northamptonshire Enterprise.
What-ya-call-it? is about coming up with the next clever idea for an innovative solution to a vexing everyday problem. Supported by Bletchley Park.

Vehicle 2020 is just what it says: the challenge of designing a Formula One car for the year 2020, taking into account how technology will rapidly change. Supported by F1 in Schools.

The Formula Fashion challenge is to design a team outfit, taking into account the technical requirements of Formula One and also the need to look sharp off the track. Supported by Silverstone Circuit.

Promo Puzzle involves the teams coming up with a range of promotional materials for either an event of their choice or designed to attract more people to formula one. Supported by Sarah Franklin Racing.

In addition there are awards for Best Team Image, supported by Scalextric, and Best Visual Presentation, also supported by Sarah Franklin Racing. The overall champion team awarded the Design Challenge Trophy will also win a prize provided by Lunar Racing.

In addition to providing a special prize for the winners, Lunar Racing is offering teams taking part in the Design Challenge the chance to enter an extra competition to design a method for the production of high-quality biodiesel fuel made from cooking oil.

Dianne Wilson, Manager of Silverstone Innovation Centre, said: �All of us at Silverstone Innovation Centre are delighted with the interest and enthusiasm of the teams that are taking part and that the Design Challenge is growing in popularity each year. The support we receive is crucial to the success of the Challenge, and I would like to thank everyone who has given their time to make this work. We are already putting together plans for the 2010 Design Challenge, which will be launched shortly in May so that schools can work the programme into their curricula for this coming year.�

The Design Challenge was conceived by Silverstone Innovation Centre in close association with Darren Giles, a design and technology teacher at The National School in Nottingham. Darren Giles said: �The standard of the entries for this year�s Design Challenge was very high, and producing the shortlist was not easy. We�re looking forward to the Grand Final in July, and it will be particularly interesting to see how much advice and expertise the teams picked up at the workshops. As always, the Design Challenge�s supporters have been very generous in giving their time and resources to help develop the next generation of motorsport engineers.�

Silverstone Circuit will be hosting the Grand Final at its Jimmy Brown Centre as well supporting the Formula Fashion challenge. The winners of this challenge could see their designs sold in one of Silverstone�s shops. David Thomson, Legal and Procurement Director of Silverstone Circuit, said: �We�re delighted to be hosting the Grand Final and supporting the Formula Fashion challenge. I am looking forward to being part of the panel in the Dragons Den and seeing the teams pitch at close hand.�

Notes for editors

Press enquiries to: Margaret Henry, PR Director

Tel: + 44 (0)1865 811199 Email: m.henry@oxin.co.uk

About the Silverstone Innovation Centre Design Challenge

Founded in 2007, the Silverstone Innovation Centre Design Challenge is open to school students who work in teams to design new products for the motorsport industry.

For more information: www.oxin.co.uk/designchallenge

About Silverstone Innovation Centre

Silverstone Innovation Centre is a joint venture between British Racing Drivers Club and the East Midlands Development Agency, managed by Oxford Innovation. The Centre is designed to house up to 40 high performance engineering start-up and growing companies and offers 30,000 sq ft of space with individual units ranging from under 200 sq ft to over 1,000 sq ft. It is located at Silverstone Circuit, the home of British motorsport and the venue of the British Grand Prix, and is served by the A43 dual carriageway between the M1 and M40. For more information: www.oxin.co.uk/silverstone

About Oxford Innovation

Oxford Innovation provides services to growing companies, and to government bodies that promote enterprise. The company operates 14 Innovation Centres that provide flexible office and laboratory space to over 400 technology, knowledge-based and creative companies.

Oxford Innovation also manages three highly successful Investment Networks that link investors with entrepreneurs seeking funding from £20,000 to £2 million. During the last five years, the investment networks have helped over 90 companies raise £19.5m. For more information: www.oxin.co.uk

Oxford Innovation�s sister firm, SQW Consulting, is a leading economic development and management consultancy whose clients include government departments in the UK and overseas, regional development agencies, funding bodies, local authorities, partnerships and international organisations. For more information: www.sqw.co.uk

Mini United 2009

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:18:26 GMT

SILVERSTONE WILL BE THIS YEAR'S SETTING FOR THE LARGEST MINI FAN EVENT EVER, CELEBRATING THE BRAND'S 50TH BIRTHDAY.

After Misano/Italy and Zandvoort/Netherlands, MINI is celebrating the third MINI United Festival in the UK - the country where it all started. MINI lovers, most of whom will be travelling in their own cars from countries all over the world, can look forward to the unique mixture of an exciting show programme, motorsport action and a music festival.

In addition to music show acts, stunt shows, go-karting, lounge areas and DJs, the MINI community will also be able to experience a huge exhibition which will take MINI fans through the whole history of the brand. The MINI CHALLENGE will also be part of the festival again, moving into its third and fourth heat in front of an international audience. In addition, the Mini Seven Racing Club will increase the excitement on the course by organising a race with up to 40 classic Mini race cars. There will also be the possibility for you to drive a few laps on the Silverstone track, either alone or with a MINI CHALLENGE driver.

There will be lots of bars, kiosks and restaurants providing a plentiful supply of food and drink. And for those looking for children's entertainments, the Kids' Area will once again provide plenty of activities, from bobby-car racing and climbing to body-painting.

FREE Open Paddock
FREE Grandstand Seating
FREE Car Parking
FREE Entry for Children 15 and Under

To purchase tickets please visit www.miniunited.com

To book tickets for this years British F1 Grand Prix at Silverstone please click here for further information regarding tickets sales and prices.

Don't miss out book your tickets now.

UK Registration for 2009/10 is OPEN

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:08:01 GMT

Register now...

Please login now at the top of page to register your team for the new season. You can register up to three teams per school/college/youth group with 3-6 students per team.

NEW Formula One Class

This year the R-Type class has been replaced with the Formula One Class. There have been some changes to the rules and regulations so please click here to download the NEW Rules and Regulations and also click here to download the 'What has Changed' document.

GT in Schools Class

After success at the National Final the GT Class is back with some major changes to the rules and regulations. The most significant change is the removal of Clay Modeling and Scanning from the rules and regulations, this is now included as an optional part of the challenge. GT in Schools cars will now also be manufactued from a block of Balsa Wood as opposed to the foam blocks which were previously used. Click here to download the 'What has Changed' document and click the following link to download the NEW Rules and Regulations.

NEW BLOODHOUND SSC Class

F1 in Schools has teamed up with BLOODHOUND SSC to create the all new F1 in Schools BLOODHOUND SSC Class. This will replace the D-Type class.

The Bloodhound SSC project � which aims to break the World Land Speed Record by achieving 1000mph � is an iconic engineering adventure that will push technology to its limit . An SSC is a Super Sonic Car � that is a car which travels faster than the speed of sound . The F1 in Schools BLOODHOUND SSC class is a new concept built around speed and aerodynamics with just one key design rule stating that the vehicle must have four wheels. Download the rules and regulations now.

2009 World Championships

The 2009 World Championships will be held in the UK between 15th - 16th September at the Royal Horticultural Halls, with the Awards Ceremony in the evening of 17th September.

All UK teams are invited to attend to meet the World Championship teams and pick up some tips for the UK Regional Finals. To receive further information about accreditation for the event please email world@f1inschools.com with UK visit in the subject line.

Students from Lindley Junior School take to the podium

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:25:42 GMT

Teams from Lindley Primary School win 1st & 3rd place in F1 in Schools Competition. Lindley Lightening Bolts stormed to victory beating off 28 other teams on Monday when they won the F1 in Schools Primary Pilot Final. The event was held on Monday at the Royal Armouries� Leeds where VIP�s and spectators watched in anticipation as 132 primary students from West Yorkshire competed to win the trophies and prizes.

The winning team from Lindley Primary School who took 1^st place on the podium are made up of four students aged 9 and 10 years old. The team also won the Corus Fastest Car award with a time of 1.205 seconds. Queens of Speed, also from Lindley made it to the podium winning 3^rd place overall.

The competition challenges teams of students to use CAD/CAM software to design, test and manufacture miniature compressed gas-powered balsa wood F1 cars. A purpose-built 20 metre track will be used to test the speed of the model F1� cars. In addition, participants will be judged on their final car design, engineering development, team work and project presentation.

Ben Gowthorpe a member of Poison Demons, from Ackton Pastures Primary School who came 2^nd Overall said: �I like manufacturing - I liked cutting the car out and using the machines best. We�re looking forward to seeing our race and how good the car looks!�

�I can draw well and Jessie can draw well so we got to do the design and paint the car which was the best bit for me. I enjoyed using the cutting machines too but really got into the design.� Kennedy Muntanga, Poison Demons from Ackton Pastures Primary School.

The Primary Pilot Final event took place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters. Amongst these are Yorkshire Forward, Denford Limited, The IET, Corus Jaguar, The Learning Grid and Frog.

�This was an excellent day which demonstrated how engineering, science and design can be brought to life in an innovative way to build on the skills of our regions youth. We believe that by opening up communication between our regions private sector and the communities that surround them, we can begin to develop links that will eventually secure the future prosperity of both � the F1 in Schools Regional Final has done this at ground level with local businesses sponsoring local teams. The children showed an enterprising spirit, with some teams fundraising in their own way for a successful project � A skill in itself!� Ruth Adams, Assistant Director of Skills at Yorkshire Forward

The F1 in Schools Challenge is an existing international competition in its ninth year, which currently engages with secondary school pupils and teachers in over 10,000 schools from 31 countries around the world. Bernie Ecclestone, President and CEO of Formula One Management gave his support to F1 in Schools by granting the challenge a world-wide protected trademark and a new logo in 2005. Since this time the initiative has built close links with teams and personalities within Formula One.

James Allen from ITV Sport who commentated at the event and also presented the awards to the winning teams at the presentation ceremony said "I've always been impressed with the work of the children in the F1 in schools programme, but the event for the younger age group In Leeds really blew my mind. There were 9 year olds looking at the problems of reducing friction in wheels, taking weight out of the chassis, improving the aerodynamics; all the things real engineers do. Hats off to Andrew Denford and his team. This challenge is opening up a really exciting new frontier."

The Primary project has allowed F1 in Schools to further expand within the primary education sector in partnership with 19 West Yorkshire schools. Building upon a well developed and delivered model in the secondary education sector by extending the existing F1 challenge and activities to the primary sector will encourage secondary schools already participating in F1 challenge to act as manufacturing and race hubs for a group of associated feeder primary schools.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman of F1 in Schools said �The standard of work on display at the pilot final was outstanding. The event has been a great success and for the students involved, the project has brought a real sense of fun and excitement into learning ICT, Science, Engineering and Maths�.

Full Results F1 in Schools Primary Pilot Final

Best Team Sponsorship and Marketing � Moorlands School

Best Pit Display � Poison Demons, Ackton Pastures Primary School

Best Portfolio � Lightning Dragons, Moorlands Primary School

Best Verbal Presentation � Golden Hawks, Park Junior School

Best Team Identity � The Sparks, St. James Church Primary School

Best Website � Reinwood Primary School

The Chairman�s Team Identity Award � XLR8, Thornton Primary School

Best Engineered Car � Half Acres Hurricanes, Half Acres Junior School

Fastest Car Award � Lindley Lightning Bolts, Lindley Primary School

3rd Place Winners � Queens of Speed, Lindley Primary School

2^nd Place Winners � Poison Demons, Ackton Pastures Primary School

1^st Place Winners � Lindley Lightning Bolts, Lindley Primary School

2009/10 Championship Season

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:51:17 GMT

Registration for the upcoming F1 in Schools season will soon be open for UK teams. Each school/college/youth group can enter up to three teams of 3-6 students for the regional finals which will take place during November and December 2009.

There are lots of exciting new developments to the F1 in Schools classes so please keep an eye on the website for more information including this years rules and regulations.

We are currently in the process of mapping F1 in Schools to the curriculum and these full curriculum matierals including lesson plans will be available very soon so please keep checking the website for more information.

We look forward to seeing you all at the regional finals.

The F1 in Schools Team

Essex team 'Velocity' are crowned F1 in Schools UK National Champions

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:34:58 GMT

Six budding Formula One engineers showed that they have the X Factor during the weekend. Team Velocity School student team, from St John Payne Catholic Comprehensive School in Essex designed, created and raced to victory in the National Finals of the Formula One in Schools Technology Challenge held at the Autosport International Show in Birmingham this weekend. The National Champions were ecstatic with their achievement after several months of dedication to producing a winning car paid off for the students.

Team Velocity have worked tirelessly for the last six months, perfecting the design of their scale model Formula One car and beating over 200 teams from around the country to lift the F1 in Schools National title. They will now go forward to the World Championship event next year, with the prospect of racing for the prestigious Bernie Ecclestone trophy and coveted scholarships to City University London.

Their victory, as well as securing them their chance to represent Britain, also won the team members a trip to the 2009 British Grand Prix and a fast track to a work experience placement at Williams Formula One team, with one lucky student guaranteed this highly sought after opportunity.

Team Velocity consisted of David Nicholls, Patrick Delaney, Hannah Griggs, Ronald Lee, Gemma Morris and William O�Donnell. David Nicholls Team Manager, Team Velocity, said of winning, �It feels absolutely amazing to have won as Overall Winners, we really didn�t think we would win to be honest, so that makes it even more amazing. I have an A-Level exam at nine in the morning and we�ve done all of this during our busiest exam period and university applications, so it�s a testament to our team work that we�ve managed to pull it all together for the National Finals and win.

�We have learnt so much about working as a team, taking on our individual job role and then coming together as a team to make our ideas work, we have a great team unity here at Team Velocity. We�re really excited about the World Championships, we�ll work on our car to make it quicker and do anything we can to step it up a notch to increase our chances of winning. The World Championships are being held in the UK, so it would be brilliant to have a UK World Championship winning team.�

Chairman and Founder of F1 in Schools, Andrew Denford said of this year�s National Finals, �The future of Formula One should be in safe hands if the standard achieved by our winners in particular, and all our entrants, is an indicator of prospective British engineering talent.

With the support of the Formula One industry, F1 in Schools has captured the imagination of thousands of school children, not only in the UK but around the globe as well. We�re delighted that F1 in Schools is providing schools and students with an innovative, engaging and rewarding programme that encourages independent thinking, team work, and engineering learning. The success of our event today proves that it is highly relevant and is a valuable stepping stone for a future career in engineering, and maybe, Formula One.�

The F1 in Schools competition challenges students to design, construct and race a scale Formula 1 car, made from a block of balsa wood and powered by a compressed gas canister. The cars race on a 20 metre track, covering the distance in just over one second, a speed barrier which is yet to be broken by any student team since it was set by Team FUGA at the 2007 World Championships.

Results 2008/09 UK NATIONAL FINALS

UK National Champions 2008/09Velocity � St. John Payne Catholic Comprehensive School, Chelmsford, Essex

Winners 11-14 Age Group sponsored by The IET:

1. Shooting Starz � Richard Rose Central Academy, Carlisle, Cumbria

2. Team Formula Xtreme � Ballycastle High School, Ballycastle, Antrim, N.Ireland

3. Memphis � St.Dunstan�s Community School, Glastonbury, Somerset

Winners 14-19 Age Group sponsored by Autosport International:

1. Velocity � St. John Payne Catholic Comprehensive School, Chelmsford, Essex

2. Team Velocity � The Gryphon School, Sherborne, Dorset

3. Falcons � Richard Rose Central Academy, Carlisle, Cumbria

Winners Rookies sponsored by Corus:

1. Dash � Fitzalan High School, Cardiff, Wales

2. 2Fast4U � The Royal Belfast Academical Institution, Belfast, N. Ireland

3. Faversham Fire - Queen Elizabeth�s Grammar School, Faversham, Kent

Primary F1 in Schools sponsored by F1 in Schools:

1. Caldew Lea Comets- Caldew Lea Primary School, Carlisle, Cumbria

2. Jagah � St. Teresa�s Primary School, Omagh, Co. Tyrone, N. Ireland

3. Worldwide Racers � Ysgol Cae Top, Llanfairpwll, Anglesey, Wales

Best Engineered Car sponsored by Jaguar:

DNA - Ashfield Boys High School, Belfast, N. Ireland

Fastest D-Type sponsored by McLaren Racing:

St. Bede's Babes - St. Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School, Peterlee, Durham (1.122 seconds)

Fastest R-Type sponsored by the Royal Academy of Engineering:

Team Velocity � The Gryphon School, Sherborne, Dorset (1.149 seconds)

Team Discipline Award - The Chairman's Award:

St. Bede's Babes - St. Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School, Peterlee, Dorset

Perseverance in the face of adversity award sponsored by the Learning Grid:

Faversham Fire � Queen Elizabeth�s Grammar School, Faversham, Kent

Best Team Sponsorship & Marketing Award sponsored by KHP Consulting:

Team Velocity � The Gryphon School, Sherborne, Dorset

Innovative Thinking Award sponsored by the Silverstone Innovation Centre:

Road Rippers � Lochgelly High School, Fife

Best Team Website

Spectrum F1,Robert Mays School, Hampshire

This Saturday & Sunday watch the 2009 UK National Final Live

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:48:58 GMT

Click here to watch the webcast LIVE NOW!!

This weekend fans of the F1 in Schools Global Technology Challenge will have the opportunity to tune in live and watch as a new team of students are crowned UK Champions. This Saturday and Sunday the F1 in Schools National Finals are taking place at the Autosport International Show in Birmingham�s NEC, where the event will be broadcast live via a webcast on the F1 in Schools Website, as well as two special programmes on Information TV, Sky Channel 167.

30 student teams will gather at the event with their scale Formula One cars, to race to the chequered flag and take victory. Fellow students, friends and families of the competing teams will be able to keep up to date with all of the action from the pits and live on track racing as the teams line up on the grid. The live web feed, direct from the NEC in Birmingham will begin from 10am as the 2009 UK National Championships get the green light to race!

Taking you through the action throughout the two days will be pit lane reporter Lee McKenzie and race commentator Ben Edwards both of whom have long standing careers as motorsport pundits. McKenzie has recently been announced as part of the new presenting line up for the BBC Formula One coverage for the 2009 season, whilst Edwards also has an extensive background in motorsport commentary including Formula One, A1GP and British Touring Cars. Both Ben and Lee will be in the pits and trackside at the NEC, bringing you all of the results and racing action as it happens.

Andrew Denford, founder and Chairman of the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge commented, �This year the UK National Finals are being broadcast live online, so people from all across the world can log on to the internet to catch the action. The current F1 in Schools World Champions �Pulse� are currently from the UK, the standard is really high in the UK so no doubt teams from other nation�s will use this as a benchmark and be keen to watch this year�s competition.

�We have two renowned motorsport pundits bringing the action to the viewers live, I hope that fellow pupils, families and teachers will all watch the television broadcast and the live webcast to support their school teams at the event. The competition at the National finals is fierce and the atmosphere is intense, the teams have worked very hard to get this far and they are all tying to take home the accolade of British Champions.�

F1 in Schools is a global technology challenge where students design and construct a scale Formula One car, which they race at scale speeds of up to 200mph down a two lane track. The car is constructed from balsa wood and powered by a compressed air canister. The teams at the National Finals range in age from 9 to 19, and have earned their place to race after winning in one of 10 regional finals which took place across the UK. All of the dedicated work on the design and construction of their cars is undertaken by the students out of class time.

Catch all the action as it is broadcast live on the F1 in Schools website www.f1inschools.co.uk and on Information TV Sky channel 167 from 5.30 - 6.00pm on Saturday 10^th, and from 2.30pm- 3.30pm on Sunday 11th January.

UK National Finalists set for tough race to the flag this weekend

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:12:20 GMT

One of the most prestigious titles among engineering students will be contested this weekend with the National Final of the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge taking place at the motorsport industry event of the year, Autosport International racing car show, in Birmingham.

Formula One in Schools is searching for a new British Championship winning team. The teams in the pits ready to take to the track are budding engineers who have designed and created a miniature Formula One car and will race to be crowned the F1 in Schools UK National Champions. This year the National Champions will win an exclusive tour of the Williams F1 team headquarters as part of their prize, as well as the once in a lifetime opportunity to be able to apply for their work experience programme. One member of the team is guaranteed a place on the programme and the chance to work within the Williams Formula One Team.

After a three month search for the best young engineering talent in the UK with a total of 10 regional finals and over 200 competing teams, the top 30 have been selected to compete at the National Final. From this just one team will become National Champions and go on to represent the UK at the F1 in Schools World Championships, racing for the Bernie Ecclestone Trophy and a coveted university scholarship at the City University London.

The F1 in Schools competition challenges students to design, construct and race a scale Formula 1 car, made from a block of balsa wood and powered by a compressed gas canister. Last year the UK National Champions were �Blaze� from Ynysawdre Comprehensive School in Bridgend. In January they will be back at the National Finals to defend their title, in a bid to become the only team to win the UK National Finals two years in a row.

The reigning World Champions are a British team, �Pulse� from Devonport High School, Dorset. They have had a once in a lifetime adventure since winning the F1 in Schools World Championships at the F1 Grand Prix in Malaysia. The team has met HRH Prince Andrew in St. James�s Palace, attended the British Grand Prix and had exclusive access to the teams� garages, as well as visiting the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman of the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge commented ahead of the National Finals, �This year the regional finals have been a closely fought battle, the prizes on offer to the winning teams are unique to this Technology Challenge, so the students are keen to win. There is a wealth of talent within the teams this year, they�ve improved year on year, and the fact that the World Champions are currently a British Team shows that the standards in this country are phenomenally high.

�The students work so hard to get to the National finals and its great to see the efforts that they put in to trying to beat all their rival schools and grab a place at the World Championships. The Autosport Show is the perfect venue for us to hold our National finals, as it gives the teams the opportunity to soak up the motor racing environment.�

The Autosport International Show is the UK�s premier motor racing event. The F1 in Schools National Finals take place on 10 and 11 January in Hall 9 of the NEC, Birmingham.

Full list of finalists:

Team Tigerzzz	Ridgewood School	Y&H	11-14
XLR8	Lochgelly High School	Scotland	11-14
Shooting Starz	Richard Rose Central Academy	North West	11-14
Pressure Point	Neale-Wade Community College	Central	11-14
Memphis	St. Dunstan's Community School	South West	11-14
Team Dragon	Dyffryn Taf School	South Wales	11-14
Leoneons F1	St Leonards Catholic School	North East	11-14
Pelydr-X	Morgan Llwyd	North Wales	11-14
Lightning Strikes Again	Chelmer Valley School	London	11-14
Team Formula Xtreme	Ballycastle High School	Northern Ireland	11-14
Team Raptor	Salendine Nook High School	Y&H	14-19
Road Rippers	Lochgelly High School	Scotland	14-19
Falcons	Richard Rose Central Academy	North West	14-19
Mach 1	Lutterworth College	Central	14-19
Team Velocity	The Gryphon School	South West	14-19
Blaze	Ynysawdre Comprehensive School	South Wales	14-19
St Bede's Babes	St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School	North East	14-19
Gwib	Ysgol Botwnnog	North Wales	14-19
Velocity	St. John Payne Catholic Comprehensive School	London	14-19
DNA	Ashfield Boys High School	Northern Ireland	14-19
Baysgarth Bullets	Baysgarth High School	Y&H	Rookie
Atoms and Airbags	Jordanhill School	Scotland	Rookie
Red Kites	Little Lever Specialist Language College	North West	Rookie
Team Terminator	Harris School	Central	Rookie
Firebirds	Beechen Cliff School	South West	Rookie
Dash	Fitzalan High School	South Wales	Rookie
Team Rapido	Spennymoor School	North East	Rookie
Team Hippo	Eirias High School	North Wales	Rookie
Faversham Fire	Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School	London	Rookie
2Fast4U	The Royal Belfast Academical Institution	Northern Ireland	Rookie
Worldwide Racers	Ysgol Cae Top	North Wales	Primary
Team Talwrn	Ysgol Y Talwrn	North Wales	Primary
Storm Racers	Mortimer Primary School	North East	Primary
Caldew Lea Comets	Caldew Lea Primary School	North West	Primary
Team Firebolt	North Kilworth Primary School	Central England	Primary
Jagah	St. Teresa's Primary School	Northern Ireland	Primary
Thunderstrike	Donemana Primary School	Northern Ireland	Primary
Dynamite	West Park Primary School	South Wales	Primary
Corneli Pocket Rockets	Corneli Primary	South Wales	Primary

Denford Ltd Sales Executive Vacancy

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:38:31 GMT

* Based at Brighouse (territory to be decided upon), this is a UK field-based sales role. Reporting to UK National Sales Manager.

* Represent Denford Ltd and present & demonstrate their products to the customer base, which is mainly schools, but includes colleges, universities and vocational training centres.

* Undertake essential sales planning tasks, including territory planning, target account reporting, weekly visit schedules etc.

* Work with the Sales Support Team to ensure prompt and appropriate response to sales enquiries, quotations and tender submissions etc.

* Liaise with the UK National Sales Manager to provide a monthly list of Key Target Accounts, actions to secure business and a monthly activity report.

* Represent Denford at national and local Exhibitions.

* Attend sales and marketing training courses, when required.

If you wish to submit a formal application, then send a CV with salary details to Mrs J Bramley at the following address: jbramley@denford.co.uk

UK National Final 2008-09 at the Autosport International Show 2009

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:20:58 GMT

Come along to the F1 in Schools UK National Final and watch all the action first hand! Autosport International are offering anyone wanting to come to the F1 in Schools UK National Final a special ticket promotion for buy 2 tickets get 1 free. To use this special offer just quote F1 in Schools when ordering your tickets from http://www.autosport-international.com/public/ or when calling 0844 579 3188.

Autosport International is the world's largest dedicated motorsport exhibition available to the public. Each year it features team launches, driver appearances, motorsport displays and top cars, hundreds of stands offering the latest products, a live indoor motorsport arena, Autosport magazine's central stage and F1 Racing magazine's display of Formula One cars.

The F1 in Schools UK National Final is taking place in Hall 9 of the NEC on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th Janaury 2009. The event will begin from 10am on both days ending with an awards ceremony at 3pm on the 11th.

'Formula Extreme' win in Northern Ireland

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:05:00 GMT

Ballycastle High School, Antrim took victory with their team �Formula Extreme� at the Northern Ireland Regional Finals held on Friday at Ulster Folk and Transport Museum in Holywood. The School scooped the 11-14 Age Group title, the race to be the Fastest R-Type car as well as the Overall Winners crown at the regional event and have now earned their place to race in the UK National Finals to be held at Autosport International Show in January next year.

The aspiring F1 engineers, created a miniature Formula One car, which they raced along a 20 metre track against competitors from across the region. The Formula Extreme team for the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge consisted of Meghan McMullan, Craig Henry, Scott Horner, Daniel Jamieson, Jordanne Kane and Claire Kennedy.

Also joining Team Formula Extreme at the National Finals are �Team DNA� from Ashfield Boys High School in Belfast who won the 14-19 Age Group category. The Team DNA students were Matthew Wightman, Mark Earney, Stephen Hamilton, Daniel Skelton and Gerald Taulo. The final team through to the National Finals are �2 Fast 4 U�, from Royal Belfast Academical Institute School in Belfast, after they scooped the award for Best Rookie Team. Team 2 Fast 4 U included Samuel Millar, Lee Mason, Tomas McCleave, Philip McComiskey, Conor Rankin, and Duncan Wells.

Formula One, with its headline-hitting excitement, controversy, glitz and glamour, has been the catalyst to introduce thousands of students to the world of engineering and open their eyes to the opportunities that the industry offers. It is an industry that is sorely lacking new talent, from product designers to mechanical engineers and many other key skills. The Formula One in Schools Technology Challenge is proving that engineering can be an attractive proposition for students, presenting the discipline in an engaging, relevant and appealing competitive environment. Now in its eighth year, the multi-disciplined F1 in Schools Challenge has attracted growing numbers of students, with schools recognising its value in encouraging the study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Victory for Velocity in Essex

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:42:16 GMT

St John Payne Catholic Comprehensive School, Chelmsford took victory with their team �Velocity� at the South East Regional Finals held today at CEME in Essex. The School scooped the 14-19 Age Group title, the award for the Best Engineered Car as well as the Overall Winners crown at the regional event and have now earned their place to race in the UK National Finals to be held at Autosport International Show in January next year.

The aspiring F1 engineers, created a miniature Formula One car, which they raced along a 20 metre track against competitors from across the region. The Velocity team for the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge consisted of David Nicholls, Patrick Delaney, Hannah Griggs, Ronald Lee, Gemma Morris and William O'Donnell.

Also joining Velocity at the National Finals are �Lightening Strikes Again� from Chelmer Valley School in Chelmsford, who won the 11-14 Age Group category. The team for the event consisted of, Sherilyn Powell, Christopher Constable, Hannah Free and Hannah Wicks. The final team through to the National Finals are �Faversham Fire�, fromQueen Elizabeth School in Faversham, after they scooped the award for Best Rookie Team. Team Faversham Fire included, Stephen Turner, Hamish Mckenzie, Carlo Monticolombi, Josh Parks, Jon Reay and Stacey Warren.

The Code Red team from Aylesbury School won the race for the fastest D-Type car. Their team for the event consisted of Mark Baruch, Oliver Clark-Darby, Michael Cooke, Stewart Dales, and Simon Tilby. Whilst Team Phoenix from 2407 Air Cadets, won the race in the R-Type car, the team included Sam Nicholson, Alex Cobb and Sam Cobb.

The Lightspeed team from Latymer School in Edmonton won the Innovative Thinking Award. Their Team for the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge consisted of Sujit Gnanakumar, Leo Howard and Achilles Malcomson.

The Sponsorship and Marketing award went to Spectrum F1 from Robert Mays School in Odiham, their team Ashley Tomlinson, Katie Holmes, Jon Seager, Vicky Stanway and Nicki Wernham,

Fun had by all at the Great Ormond Street Hospital Childrens Christmas Party

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:16:47 GMT

F1 in Schools were delighted to be invited along to the Great Ormond Street Childrens Charity Christmas Party on Monday 8th December. The children from Great Ormond Street hospital were entertained by a whole host of their favourite characters and celebrities such as Rupert Grint, Tom Felton (Ron Weasley & Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter) and Tess Daly (Strictly Come Dancing), but most importantly recievied a special visit from Santa himself.

They played games, made cakes and had a great time testing their reaction times on the F1 in Schools track. Three lucky winners with the quickest reaction times won a McLaren goody bag donated by Santander to take home with them. F1 in Schools would like to wish everyone at Great Ormond Street Hospital a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

'Gwib' from Ysgol Botwnnog win in North Wales

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:14:34 GMT

Ysgol Botwnnog from Gwynedd took victory with their team �Gwib� at the North Wales Regional Finals held today at Bangor University. The School scooped the 14-19 Age Group title as well as the Overall Winners crown at the regional event and have now earned their place to race in the UK National Finals to be held at Autosport International Show in January next year.

The aspiring F1 engineers, created a miniature Formula One car, which they raced along a 20 metre track against competitors from across the region. The Gwib team for the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge consisted of Llyr Hughes, Arwel Evans, Thomas Evans, Mari Roberts, Sian Roberts and Dafydd Sion Williams.

Also joining Gwib at the National Finals are Pelydr-x from Morgan Llwyd School in Wrexham, they won the 11-14 Age Group category. The team for the event consisted of, Thomas Cliffe, Deiniol Davis, Haf Edwards, Tesni Jones and Danny Rich. The final team through to the National Finals are Team Hippo, from Eiria High School in Colwyn Bay, after they scooped the award for Best Rookie Team. Team Hippo included, Elliot Heap, Jack Osbourne and Matthew Walker.

Welshpool High School was the quickest School on track and won both the D-Type and R-Type categories with their teams. Fire Flash secured a time of 1.187 seconds down the 20 metre track with their D-type car, their team consisted of Robert Holz Leyton Heddoe, Harry Gries, Daniel Pugh, Jack Taylor and Edward Tuffin. Whilst Quantum Velocity set a fastest time of 1.192 seconds with their R-Type car, the team for the event included Tom Davies, Adam Ellis, Alex Grimshaw, James Mead, Jack Williams and Tom Williams.

The Sponsorship and Marketing award went to Fast Forward from Holywell High School, Flintshire their team included, Katie Eyton, Joseph Matthews, Natalie Papper, Shaun Birch, Shaun Jones and Leanne Lefley. Team Glucose from Ysgol Friars won the Best Team Identity award. The team from Gwynedd included Mathieu Rees, Joshua Bartholomew, Essa Hijazi, Ussama Mohyuddin, Lowri Thomas and Charlotte Williams.

The final awards went to Osprey F1 team from Connahs Quay High School in Flintshire, they won the Best Engineered Car Award, as well as their 14-16 age group category. The team for the challenge included James Hulley, Tom Craven, Shaun Hadley, Tom Hines, and Matthew Thomas

The North Wales event was the eighth Regional Final of the 2008/09 season, as the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge travels around the UK, visiting ten different venues. The winning teams will then compete for national glory in January at the National Finals to be held on the 10/11^th January at the Autosport International Show, NEC, Birmingham. The new National Champions will then represent the UK at the World Championships, which have previously been held alongside Formula One Grand Prix events, with last year�s finals being held in Kuala Lumpur during the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix weekend.

St Bedes School wins five awards in Newcastle

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:18:39 GMT

St Bede�s Catholic Comprehensive School in Peterlee took a dominating victory at the North East England Regional Finals held today at The Discovery Museum in Newcastle. The School scooped five awards including the Overall Winners crown at the regional event with their two teams St Bede�s Babes and Team Carbon. The St Bede�s Babes team have now earned their place to race in the UK National Finals to be held at Autosport International Show in January next year.

The aspiring F1 engineers, created a miniature Formula One car, which they raced along a 20 metre track against competitors from across the region. The St Bede�s Babes team won the 14-19 Age Group category, the award for the Best Engineered Car and the Overall Winners title at the event. The team for the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge consisted of Hayley Clarke, Megan Crombie, Caitlan Quinney and Yasmin Tomlinson.

Their sister team, Team Carbon took home the Best Sponsorship and Marketing award, whilst also winning the race to have the fastest car of the day. A time of 1.157 seconds secured the team victory in the race to be fastest D-type team. Team Carbon consisted of Luke Stephenson, Adam Brown, Richard Dring, Hannah Fahey and Hayley Honnor.

Also winning trough to the National Finals are Leoneons F1 from St Leonards School in Northend, after securing victory in the 11-14 Age Group category, the team for the event consisted of, Aidan Hodgson, Grant Cook, Adele Eliot, Jack Mullaney, Ciaran Parkin, and Sophie Yorston.

The final team through to the National Finals are Team Rapido, from Spennymoor School, who scooped the award for Best Rookie Team. Team Rapido included, James Thompson, Bethany Blatchford, Daniel Courtley, James Foreman, Ryan Gamsby and Daniel Hardy.

The Innovative Thinking Award went to Team Stilleto from Framwell Gate School, whose inspirational car design secured victory. Their team included, Louisa Oliver, Katie Blackett, Naomi Emerson, Amy Harris, and Melissa Hodgson.

The Newcastle event also starred several Primary School teams, the Storm Racers team from Mortimer Primary, South Shields won the award for Overall Primary School Winners. The Storm Racers consisted of, Naomi Dover, Chloe Ingamells, Megan Lowrie, Grace Pike and Lucy-Anne Searcey.

The North East England event was the seventh of the 2008/09 season, as the F1 in Schools regional finals travel around the UK, taking in ten different venues with several hundred school teams taking part. The winning teams will then compete for national glory in January at the National Finals to be held on the 10/11^th January at the Autosport International Show, NEC, Birmingham

Dash to victory in South Wales

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:01:20 GMT

The �Dash� team from Fitzalan High School in Cardiff took victory at the South Wales England Regional Finals held yesterday at the National Waterfront Museum in Swansea. The team scooped two awards at the event, including the accolade of Best Rookie Team, as well as the Overall Winners award. The team has now earned their place to race in the UK National Finals to be held at Autosport International Show in January next year.

Team Dash for the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge consisted of Tom Nolloth, Jack Smith, Daniel Hooper, Stuart Winterbottom, Leslie Flynn and Sam Higgitt.

Last year�s UK National Champions Blaze from Ynysawdre Comprehensive School in Bridgend were back to try and retain their title at the South Wales finals. This year the team returned with several fresh faces, plus two of its original members. The team won the 14-19 age category and took the first step towards retaining their crown by securing a place at the National Finals. The team also won the race to be the fastest R-Type car of the day, with a time of 1.209 seconds down the 20 metre track.

Joining Dash and Blaze at the National Finals will be Team Dragon 1, from Dyffryn Taf School in Cardiff after they won the 11-14 category. The Dyffryn Taf school entered three teams to the F1 in Schools Challenge all named �Team Dragon�, and collectively the three teams won the award for Best Team Identity, after impressing the judges with their matching team wear.

The fastest D-Type car of the day was by the F1 Red team, from Cynffig Comprehensive School in Bridgend, with a time of 1.254 seconds on track.

Scorch, from Bryn Celynnog School won the Best Engineered car award, whilst the winners of the 14-16 age group were The Six Pistons also of Bryn Celynnog School.

Lliswerry High School in Newport won two awards with Vortex winning the Innovative Thinking award, and the Sponsorship and Marketing award went to Newport N-Gage.

F1 in Schools is a global multi-disciplinary challenge for students aged from 9-19 to use CAD/CAM software to design, analyse, manufacture, test and race their miniature F1 car made from balsa wood and powered by compressed air cylinders. The 2008/09 Regional Finals return to Wales next Thursday for the North Wales Regional finals at Bangor University.

Team Velocity race to victory in Exeter

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:00:12 GMT

Team Velocity from The Gryphon School in Sherborne took a dominating victory at the South West England Regional Finals of the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge held at Exeter University. The team scooped four awards at the event including the 14-19 age category, the Sponsorship and Marketing Award, the Fastest R-type car award and the Overall Winners crown at the regional event. The team has earned their place to race in the UK National Finals to be held at Autosport International Show in January next year.

The aspiring F1 engineers, created a miniature Formula One car, which they raced along a 20 metre track against competitors from across the region. A time of 1.195 seconds secured the team victory in the race to be fastest R-type team of the day. Team Velocity for the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge consisted of Scott Bugler, Charles Douch, David House, and Andrew Millward.

The Dorset region also had racing success from the Blandford School, who secured victory with their D-type car, with a time of 1.134 seconds. The team named Mouse, consisted of Jonathon Hannam, Toby Hannam and Dominic Pike.

Several schools from Somerset had racing success, the Memphis team from St Dustan�s School in Glastonbury won the 11-14 age category at the event and have earned their place to race in the UK National Finals. Their team for the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge consisted of Lucy Corfield, Jessica Betts, Jason Biddlecombe, Bethany-May Howard, Thomas O'grady and Oisin O'leary Crawford.

The Priory Community School, from Weston-Super-Mare with their team the Priory Flames and Flumes, won the Innovative Thinking Award at the event, after impressing the judges with the creation of a wind tunnel to test their car. Also from the Somerset region was the F1 Explosion team from Ladymead School in Taunton who won the award for the Best Team Identity.

The Ace Racer team from Devonport High School in Plymouth won the award for Best Engineered Car, sponsored by Jaguar, after impressing the judges with the high attention to detail that went into the engineering their car. The Ace Racer team for the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge consisted of Matthew George, Ralph Arscott, Tom Flynn, Alex Hansford and Christopher Madar.

Team Pulse also originate from Devonport High School in Plymouth and were crowned World Champions this year at the Sepang Grand Prix in Malaysia. The team made a welcome return to the South West Regional Finals to give an inspiring talk to the students, detailing their triumph and the exciting experiences they�ve had since entering the competition.

F1 fever hits 'Pressure Point' in Birmingham

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:19:45 GMT

The efforts of the Pressure Point team from Neale-Wade Community College, March were rewarded with victory at the Central England Regional Finals held yesterday during the Design and Technology with ICT Education Show at the NEC in Birmingham. The team won both the 11-14 age category, and the Overall Winners crown at the regional event and have earned their place to race in the UK National Finals to be held at Autosport International Show in January next year.

The aspiring F1 engineers, created a miniature Formula One car, which they raced along a 20 metre track against competitors from across the region. The team also won the race to be fastest car of the day, by securing the quickest time in the D-Type category with a time of 1.224 seconds. The Pressure Point team for the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge consisted of Martyn Bulbrook, Digby Chapell, Kieran Oldroyd and Lewis Sindle.

Martyn Bulbrook the Team Manager for Pressure Point commented after their win, �It feels great to have won here today, I think our high level of team work has set us apart from everyone else. Now we are through to the National Finals, we think we will work on our pit display to make it jazzier, but apart from that we say bring it on! We are ready for the next step of the competition.�

The sister team from Neale-Wade, Team Inferno won the Innovative Thinking Award at the event, after impressing the judges with development of a wind tunnel for their car. The Inferno Team consisted of, Clinton Elkin, Daniel Holder and James Huggins.

The Mach 1 Team from Lutterworth College in Leicestershire won the 14-16 age category at the regional event and have also earned their place to race in the UK National Finals. Joining them at the National Finals will be the Terminator Team from Harris School in Rugby who won the Best Rookie team award.

The efforts of the Valley Speed Racers from Valley School in Nottingham were rewarded with the award for Best Engineered Car. The Sulky Skulls from Selly Park Technology College in Brimingham took home the award for the Best Team Identity, whilst Team Griffin from Bournville School took home the Sponsorship and Marketing Award.

To find out more about the D&T with ICT Education Show please visit there website by clicking here.

The Falcons fly to victory in Manchester

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:56:46 GMT

The efforts of the Falcons team from Richard Rose Central Academy in Carlisle were rewarded with victory at the North West Regional Finals held at Manchester University on Tuesday. The Falcons team were crowned overall winners of the regional event, whilst their sister team Shooting Starz won the 11-14 age category. Both teams have earned their place to race in the UK National Finals to be held at Autosport International Show in January next year.

The third team through to the National Finals in January were the Red Kites team from Little Lever Specialist Language College in Bolton, who were rewarded with victory in the Best Rookie category. Also from the Bolton area, were the Flaming Tyres team, from Westhoughton High School who took home the Sponsorship and Marketing Award.

Richard Rose Central Academy won a total of four awards at the event, having success with their team the Diamond Girls, who won the 14-16 age category, whilst the Overall Winners, the Falcons, also won the race to be fastest R-Type car of the day, by securing the quickest time of 1.127 seconds.

Two teams from Lytham St Annes School in Preston took home awards at the event, with GENR8 taking home the award for Best Engineered car, and Team Scorpion taking home the Best Team Identity award.

The Caldew Lea Comets from Caldew Lea Primary raced their way to the top, by beating older students to the chequered flag with their car. Their D-type car was the fastest of the day, with a time of 1.126 seconds. The team also took home the title of Primary School winners.

The North West event was the third of the 2008/09 season, as the F1 in Schools regional finals travel around the UK, taking in ten different venues with several hundred school teams taking part. The winning teams will then compete for national glory in January at the National Finals to be held on the 10/11th January at the Autosport International Show, NEC, Birmingham. The new National Champions will then represent the UK at the World Championships, which have previously been held alongside Formula One Grand Prix events, with last year�s finals being held in Kuala Lumpur during the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix weekend.

List of Winners:

Overall winners/ Aged 16- 19 � Falcons, Richard Rose

Aged 11 � 14 - Shooting Starz, Richard Rose

Aged 14-16 - Diamond Girls, Richard Rose

Best Rookie - Red Kites, Little Lever College

Fastest D Type - Caldew Lea Comets, Caldew Lea Primary School

Fastest R Type � Falcons, Richard Rose

Best Engineered Car - GENR8, Lytham St Annes School

Innovative Thinking Award - Little Lever Speed Stars, Little Lever College

Sponsorship & Marketing - Flaming Tyres, Westhoughton High School

Team Identity/Discipline award - Team Scorpion, Lytham St Annes

Primary School Winners - Caldew Lea Comets, Caldew Lea Primary School

Lochgelly triumphs at Scottish Regional Finals

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:11:33 GMT

The Formula One in Schools Technology Challenge reached Scotland last Friday, as the third round of the Regional Finals took place at the Glasgow Science Centre. The efforts of the �Road Rippers� from Lochgelly High School in Fife were rewarded with victory by being crowned Overall Winners of the Scottish regional final. The School also had success with their sister team �XLR8�, who were winners of the 11-14 age category, whilst the Rookie Team Award went to �Atoms and Airbags� from Jordan Hill School. All three teams have secured a place to race in the UK National Finals to be held at Autosport International Show in January next year.

The aspiring F1 engineers, created a miniature Formula One car, which they raced along a 20 metre track against competitors from across the region. The fastest R-Type car during the day was built by Sonic Speed who set a time of 1.114 seconds, whilst also winning the award for �Best Engineered car�. XLR8 from Lochgelly School took home the spoils of fastest D-Type car of the day, with a time of 1.192 seconds.

The discretionary award for Innovative Thinking went to The Hawks, from Glenrothes High School after they impressed the judges with their creation of a social networking site to raise awareness of their team. The Sponsorship and Marketing Award went to Encender from St Mungo�s School, the team were backed by their loyal team mascot for the event. Whilst the Team Discipline award was given to Blink and you�ll miss us, from Harris Academy.

Working in teams of between three and six, the students prepare a business plan, develop a budget and raise sponsorship as well as designing and racing their car. The challenge inspires students to learn about science, maths, aerodynamics, design, manufacture, branding, graphics, sponsorship, marketing, leadership, teamwork, media skills and financial strategy, and apply them in a practical, imaginative, competitive and exciting way.

The Scottish Finals were the second round of the 2008/09 season, as the F1 in Schools regional finals travel around the UK, taking in ten different venues with several hundred school teams taking part. The winning teams will then compete for national glory in January at the National Finals to be held on the 10/11^th January at the Autosport International Show, NEC, Birmingham. The new National Champions will then represent the UK at the World Championships, which have previously been held alongside Formula One Grand Prix events, with last year�s finals being held in Kuala Lumpur during the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix weekend.

Competition proves strong in Scunthorpe

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:26:09 GMT

After the success of British F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton, students from the Yorkshire and Humberside region have been inspired by his accomplishment and raced for victory in the F1 in Schools Regional Finals. The finals, which were held at Corus in Scunthorpe last Friday, marked the start of the 2008 season in the UK.

The winning team at the event were �Team Tigerz�, from Ridgewood School in Doncaster. The team took victory in the 11-14 age group category, as well as the title of Overall Winners on the day. Their success has earned them a place in the UK National Finals to be held at Autosport International Show in January next year.

The aspiring F1 engineers, created a miniature Formula One car, which they raced along a 20 metre track against competitors from across the Yorkshire and Humberside region. The School also took the spoils for the fastest D-type car

Emily Bellwood, Team Manager for �Team Tigerz� commented, �It feels unbelievable to have won overall today, we are a brand new team and have never competed in the challenge before so we never thought we could�ve come away with the top prize. We are really proud of ourselves, because it shows our team work paid off. We were hoping we could win the Rookie category, but when they announced we had won overall, we just couldn�t stop smiling. We�d like to thank our teachers for their help, but most of all, our sister team �Ridgewood Racers� who got through to the National Finals last year, they have helped us so much with their advice and experience. They won the award for the Fastest D-Type car here today, so our school has done really well.

�We now are going to work hard on the car and the presentation we make to the judges ahead of the National Finals in January, our car was one of the quickest in our age category, but we still need to do a lot of work on it to get it even quicker. We know it will be really hard at the National Finals, but we are really looking forward to it.�

Other winners at the event who will join Team Tigers at the National finals in January, were, Team Raptor, from Salendine Nook High School in Huddersfield, who took victory in the 14-16 age group category. The winners of the Best Rookie Team Award, were the Baysgarth Bullets, from Baysgarth High School in Barton Upon Humber, who also earned themselves a place at the National Finals.

Winners of the Best Engineered car were the Bradfield Cobras, from Bradfield School in Sheffield, whilst their sister team, the Bradfield Sharks took the spoils for fastest R-Type car with a time of 1.156 seconds.

The discretionary award for Innovative Thinking went to local School, Brumby Engineering College with their team Neon Stripes. The Team Discipline was awarded to the Raving Rabbits from Hull Trinity School, whilst the Sponsorship and Marketing Award went to Team Fire from Brighouse High School.

The Yorkshire and Humberside event marked the start of the 2008/09 season, which will see the F1 in Schools regional finals travel around the UK, taking in ten different venues with several hundred school teams taking part. The winning teams will then compete for national glory in January at the National Finals to be held on the 10/11^th January at the Autosport International Show, NEC, Birmingham. The new National Champions will then represent the UK at the World Championships, which have previously been held alongside Formula One Grand Prix events, with last year�s finals being held in Kuala Lumpur during the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix weekend.

Winners list

Overall winners -Team Tigerzz, Ridgewood School

Aged 11 � 14 - Team Tigerzz, Ridgewood School

Aged 14-19 - Team Raptor, Salendine Nook High

Best Rookie Team - Baysgarth Bullets, Baysgarth High School

Fastest D Type - Ridgewood Racers, Ridgewood School

Fastest R Type - Bradfield Sharks, Bradfield School

Best Engineered Car - Bradfield Cobras, Bradfield School

Innovative Thinking Award - Neon Stripes, Brumby Engineering College

Sponsorship & Marketing Award- Team Fire, Brighouse High School

Team Discipline Award - Raving Rabbits, Hull Trinity

Free copy of SolidWorks and Free Workshops at the D+T Show 20-22 November

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:13:08 GMT

SolidWorks will be presenting workshops during the D+T show, at 11:45 AM and 1:30 PM on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday of the D+T show. These workshops will demonstrate how the SolidWorks toolset can help students design, virtually wind tunnel test, and present their F1 in Schools designs. See the entire process from initial design concept to 3D computer model ready for manufacturing.

All attending the workshops can request to take home a copy of the SolidWorks Student Design Kit and SolidWorks Student Edition. If you are unable to attend, you can request software via our contact us pages. Please click here and tick software.

You will need to register to attend the D&T Show, to register now please click here.

Find out more about SolidWorks here.

NEW AGE CATEGORIES FOR 2008/09 SEASON

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:50:46 GMT

At each regional event we will now take the winning team from the 11-14 and the 14-19 age groups to the National Final. This gives us the opportunity to invite the best Rookie Team from each regional to enter the National Final. They will be eligable to compete alongside other teams in their age group and compete to become the UK National Champions. A rookie team will consist of a new team, new school and new teacher.

This should not affect the way the competition is run in school and teams will still be classified within their key stage according to the oldest member of the team.

F1 IN SCHOOLS LAUNCHES NEW BROCHURE AND WEBSITE

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:43:25 GMT

A review of the 2008 World Championship event and an overview of F1 in Schools has been launched with an attractive brochure viewable at the F1 in Schools website, and a printed version available by request online. The UK F1 in Schools website also has a fresh new look, providing students, teachers and participants with all the information on the programme at their fingertips.

The new brochure is beautifully illustrated, conveying the professionalism, international scope, excitement and experience that F1 in Schools offers students. It charts the history of the programme, explains the disciplines covered, highlights the close links that F1 in Schools enjoys with the Formula One� fraternity and details all the winners at the 2008 World Championships.

Andrew Denford, Founder, F1 in Schools, says of the brochure, �Each year we try to capture the unique and far-reaching benefits of the F1 in Schools challenge in a brochure that is not only a souvenir of the year, but is also a valuable sales tool when we�re talking to new schools, prospective student teams and new countries interested in joining this worldwide challenge. This year the brochure is rich in pictures which tell the story, particularly with the student teams meeting top F1 personalities and being given so many exclusive privileges, behind-the-scenes at the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix.�

The F1 in Schools website for the UK programme has recently re-launched, with a home page full of news and pictures. The site is a gateway to extensive resources, information, rules and regulations, providing participants with everything they need to compete in the multi-discipline challenge. Additional secure areas of the site allow close communication between the F1 in School organisers and participating teams, with interactive information exchange. The site is at www.F1inSchools.co.uk. The new brochure, entitled Online Executive Summary, can also be viewed here and requests for a printed version can be submitted by completion of the �Contact Us� form.

F1 in Schools is a global multi-disciplinary challenge for students aged from 9-19 to use CAD/CAM software to design, analyse, manufacture, test and race their miniature F1 car made from balsa wood and powered by compressed air cylinders. Working in teams of between three and six, the students prepare a business plan, develop a budget and raise sponsorship as well as designing and racing their car. The challenge inspires students to learn about science, maths, aerodynamics, design, manufacture, branding, graphics, sponsorship, marketing, leadership, teamwork, media skills and financial strategy, and apply them in a practical, imaginative, competitive and exciting way.

F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD CHAMPIONS LIVE LIFE IN THE FAST LANE

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:09:18 GMT

7 July 2008 The World Champions of the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge, Team Pulse from Devonport High School in Plymouth, lived life in the fast lane last week, with the students enjoying three unique occasions � being given a VIP tour of the House of Commons, meeting HRH Prince Andrew in St. James�s Palace at a UK Trade and Investment event, and visiting the British Grand Prix with a tour of the BMW F1 Team garage.

The team of Plymouth students: of John Ware (16), Sam Wood (15), Andrew Lees (16) and Tom Simpson (17) won the F1 in Schools World Championship in Malaysia earlier this year and since that time have enjoyed a high profile, with media interviews and local dignatories visiting their school. However the highlight of their year so far came this week.

Their �week to remember� began on Thursday morning with a tour of the House of Commons, courtesy of the school�s local MP, Linda Gilroy. In the evening Pulse were to be found racing along the corridors of St. James�s Palace, showing HRH Prince Andrew, Trade & Investment Minister Lord Digby Jones their winning race car and its speed.

Capping off the week, the team attended the Formula One British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The Team who were crowned World Champions earlier this year, were invited along to witness the atmosphere in the F1 paddock, watching Lewis Hamilton and his rivals preparing to race. The students were also given a tour of the BMW Sauber F1 team garage by the team�s test driver, Christian Klien.

Speaking of their memorable week, Team manager John Ware commented, �We�ve had a great time over the last few days. It�s been non-stop for us, but we�ve loved every minute of it. We�re very privileged to have met so many famous people, including royalty, visiting a palace in London, and then a different sort at Silverstone � the BMW garage was definitely a motor racing palace! We were treated like royalty there as well, so it was excellent. We�re also going to visit another award-winning venue, which is the McLaren Technology Centre. We�ve been invited to go there next Thursday and we�re really looking forward to that, especially to see the engineering department � and hopefully to see Lewis�s race winning car!�

Founder of the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge Andrew Denford commented, �The weekend has been a fantastic opportunity for the students to witness Formula One up close. They had unrivalled access to the teams, garages and Formula One paddock hospitality, and spent time talking to some very influential people. I would like to thank Bernie Ecclestone and Silverstone for making us so welcome. It gives our students a real insight into the heights that can be achieved with an engineering education and is very inspirational.�

F1 in Schools is a global multi-disciplinary challenge for students aged from 9-18 to use CAD/CAM software to design, analyse, manufacture, test and race their miniature F1 car made from balsa wood and powered by compressed air cylinders. Working in teams of between three and six, the students prepare a business plan, develop a budget and raise sponsorship as well as designing and racing their car. The challenge inspires students to learn about science, maths, aerodynamics, design, manufacture, branding, graphics, sponsorship, marketing, leadership, teamwork, media skills and financial strategy, and apply them in a practical, imaginative, competitive and exciting way.

Faraday 09 Uncover the real stars of sport

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:39:52 GMT

The engagement of young people and

teachers is through a programme of specially made films, student

challenges, school visits and teaching resources. Resource

materials are available free to all schools throughout the year

through a high quality, interactive website. Students will create

their own competition entries and compete for fantastic prizes.

There are also the action-packed Faraday Engineering Challenge

Days which are creative and inspiring opportunities for schools to take

part in around the country. Winners from the days will be chosen to

attend the live Faraday Challenge Final to compete for the �Faraday Team

of the Year� award. This will be held in London during the first UK Young

Scientists and Engineers Fair in March 09. Every year, the IET Faraday explores

different aspects of science and engineering to highlight the diversity

and excitement of this high technology profession.

In 2008/9 the theme is engineering in sport. Inspiring role

models will reinforce the image of engineering as a worthwhile,

interesting and varied career choice.

For further information please visit http://faraday.theiet.org/

F1 IN SCHOOLS MEETS F1 ON TRACK

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:12:19 GMT

The British round of the Formula One World Championship may have hosted the stars of F1 and celebrities from TV and films, but Silverstone was also the destination for motor racing champions from F1 in Schools, an inspirational national and international student challenge.

Students from the winning F1 in Schools at the National Finals held in Birmingham earlier this year were given a rare insight into this prestigious and glamorous event, courtesy of Silverstone Circuit and Formula One, including grandstand passes and tours of the VIP area � the Formula One paddock. Some of the teams were also lucky enough to visit a team garage.

Pulse, a team of students from Devonport High School, Plymouth, were crowned World Champions during the Malaysian Grand Prix in March this year. The students were given a tour of the BMW Sauber F1 team garage by the team�s test driver, Christian Klien. As reigning champions, they�ve also been living life in the fast line. In a star-studded week, the students enjoyed three unique occasions � being given a VIP tour of the House of Commons, meeting HRH Prince Andrew in St. James�s Palace at a UK Trade and Investment event, and being given an F1 garage tour. They also have another treat this week, a trip to the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking.

Team Blaze from Ynysawdre School in Wales won their taste of this exclusivity after being crowned F1 in Schools National Champions at the 2008 finals in Birmingham earlier this year. They had the privilege of spending some time in the paddock and the Renault F1 team, with the highlight of their visit being a tour of the team�s garage to see the cars being prepared for the British Grand Prix.

Hippos Strike Back, a team from St.Gregory the Great School, Oxford, were winners of the 11-14 years age group at the National Finals and they were delighted to visit the McLaren garage and pit area. Meanwhile, Spectrum, a team from Robert May�s School in Odiham, toured the Toyota garage and were given a very detailed insight into the workings of the team and its powerful engine.

Primary school students from County Atrimm, the Antrim Griffins won the Juniors National title. Although they were not able to see behind the scenes in a team garage, they were photographed with a host of stars including Ross Brawn from Honda Racing F1 team, Louise Goodman from ITV, Mark Blundell, ex-F1 racer and commentator for ITV,as well as HRH Duke of Kent and Sir Jackie Stewart.

Founder of the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge Andrew Denford commented, �The weekend has been a great opportunity for the students to witness Formula One up close. They had unrivalled access to the teams and garages, and spent time talking to some very influential people. The Formula One teams have extended such warm hospitality to the students; we�re very grateful for their support and for making it possible for students to gain a unique insight into the reality of Formula One and show how they could apply the skills they�ve learned in F1 in Schools to a future career in motorsport.�

LOCAL STUDENTS TASTE FORMULA ONE EXCLUSIVITY

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:28:24 GMT

The British round of the Formula One World Championship is a prestigious and glamorous event, with only a select few VIP�s being granted access to the private Formula One paddock. A team of local students won their taste of this exclusivity after being crowned F1 in Schools National Champions at the 2008 finals in Birmingham earlier this year.

Team Blaze from Ynysawdre School in Wales had the privilege of spending some time in the paddock as guests of Formula One and the Renault F1 team, with the highlight of their visit being a tour of the team�s garage to see the cars being prepared for the British Grand Prix.

Four of the aspiring F1 engineers from Team Blaze: Patrick Pang, Team Manager; Nathan Dix, Design Engineer; Thomas Walbyoff, Manufacturing Engineer; and Lewys Jenkins, Resources Manager were lucky enough to see behind the scenes of a Formula One team at the track and were highly impressed with the opportunity.

Patrick Pang, Team Manager for the Blaze team commented, �We had a unique experience at Silverstone. So few people of our age have the chance to watch Formula One personnel at work and see close-up what they do. We had a chance to talk with some of them and learn more about what it takes to work in Formula One. We�ve gained a good understanding of the principles of racing car design from our involvement in F1 in Schools, so to see it in reality was really valuable and makes you realise how much you�ve learned from doing the challenge. We�d like to thank everyone at Renault and F1 in Schools for making our visit to Silverstone a trip of a lifetime.�

Team Blaze won through a Regional Finals held at Corus in Port Talbot to take their place in the National Finals held in January. Taking the National Champions title brought the team a trip to the British Grand Prix and a place in the 2009 World Championships which are due to be held in the UK next year.

Ends.

Photograph caption: Pictured from left to right in the Renault F1 Team garage - Patrick Pang, Thomas Walbyoff, Nathan Dix and Lewys Jenkins.

Teamwork is the name of the game

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:45:36 GMT

25/2/2008

Collaboration is the name of the game at this year�s F1 in Schools World Championships in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as the competition embraces four unique teams from six countries working together to win the coveted Bernie Ecclestone World Championship Trophy.

Bernie Ecclestone, Chief Executive of The Formula One Group said: �I think the collaboration element of the competition is a fantastic idea. Formula One brings together a range of nationalities and cultures who work together to achieve a common goal and so replicating this in the F1 in Schools initiative will prove invaluable both personally and professionally for all the students taking part.�

Team Hybrid from USA & Scotland led the way with the first ever collaboration entry at last year�s World Championships in Melbourne, Australia. Following their unprecedented success, they will be joined in this year�s competition by South Africa & Scotland, Singapore & USA and Malaysia & Germany. Countries that wish to take part in the collaboration category have been given an additional place in the competition alongside their respective teams as F1 in Schools looks to expand the global teamwork element of the initiative.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman of F1 in Schools expressed his delight at the new category: �Having used video conferencing and internet communication tools, the teams will meet each other for the very first time on arrival in Malaysia! F1 in Schools is proud to draw students from totally diverse backgrounds and cultures and to encourage them to work together to achieve a common goal. We expect huge interest in this exciting new addition to the challenge as it not only opens up new areas of technology but creates long term partnerships and friendships between students and schools around the world.�

With Formula One� reaching out to all corners of the globe, and its teams made up of a variety of nationalities working together to win the Formula One World Championship, F1 in Schools looks to replicate this scenario by bringing international business communication to the forefront and promoting global teamwork amongst young people.

The 2008 World Championships are taking place at the 5* Sunway Lagoon Resort and Spa Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 18th to 20th March 2008, during the build up to the Petronas Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit. School children from 15 countries across the globe have won their way through regional and national finals, and competed against over 7 million students, to win the chance to represent their countries in the fourth annual World Championships. Teams will compete to win the coveted Bernie Ecclestone World Championship Trophy and BEng Automotive and Motor Sport Engineering scholarships, one of the leading courses in the country, at City University London.

The aim of F1 in Schools is to encourage students to consider a career in engineering and aspire to become the next Ross Brawn or Pat Symonds, the top men behind the success of Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso, by providing them with an enjoyable and exciting learning experience.

The challenge is for school children aged 11 to 18 to use CAD/CAM software to design, analyse, manufacture, test and race their miniature F1 car made from balsa wood and powered by CO2 cylinders.

With design and engineering playing a pivotal part in Formula One, the initiative has drawn support from all the F1 teams and is proud to have patrons Ross Brawn, Honda Team Principal, Adrian Newey, Red Bull Technical Officer, Mike Gascoyne, Force India F1 Chief Technical Officer, Pat Symonds, Renault Engineering Director, Sam Michael, Williams Technical Director and James Allen, ITV F1 Commentator in support as they look to keep an eye out for emerging technical stars of the future.

Collaboration Team List

USA/Scotland Team - Hybrid

Scottish participants from Lochgelly High School, Fife- Gemma Henderson, Andrew Howe and Stacey Haldane.

USA participants from East Cobb Middle School,Georgia,� Tyler Gagat, Geoff Gagat, Peter Moot.

South Africa/Scotland � Team Fusion

Scottish participants from Blairgowrie High School, Perthshire � Steven Welsh, Grant Duffy, Joao Martins.

South African participants from Maritzburg College � Roscoe McLean, Duncan McKune and Geoff Brown.

Germany/Malaysia � The Excaliburs

Malaysian participants from SMK Seksyen 9 School, Selangor � Acacia Mardiana Binti Daud, Ili Syahirah Binti Zainal Abidin, Kaiyisah Binti Abu Saffian.

German participants from Bildung fur Technik und Natur � Ramona Montanus, Rona Heuermann and Melina Montanus.

Singapore/USA � Inferno

Singapore participants from Hwa Chong Institution, Singapore � Tan Hui Min, Chan Xi Wen, Lee Si Min, Xie Caijing.

USA participants -Patrick Henry School, Virginia � Patrick Doherty.

Final Entry List

Northern Ireland� Fuga - Defending World Champions

Australia � Impulse F1

Australia � Goshawk

China - Yong Shi

China - Guang Su

France � Pitomia

Germany � Friesen Design

Hong Kong � Dragons

Kuwait � LoYAC Racing

Malaysia - Rapid Blaze

Malaysia � Frontier

Singapore � Sonic_T

South Africa � Team Zealous

South Africa � Team Crushers

USA � S.E.M Racing

UK � Team Momentus

England � Pulse

Northern Ireland - DNA

Scotland � XLR8

Wales � Team Blaze

Ireland � Gear Force

Germany & Malaysia -The Excaliburs � Collaboration Team 1

South Africa & Scotland -Team Fusion � Collaboration Team 2

Singapore & USA -Inferno � Collaboration Team 3

USA & Scotland -Team Hybrid � Collaboration Team 4

F1 in Schools announces new Sponsor

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:06:24 GMT

25/2/2008

F1 in Schools� is proud to announce SolidWorks Corporation, the world's leading 3D CAD software manufacturer for design, analysis and product data management, as a new UK sponsor and Global supplier for the next three seasons.

The collaboration between SolidWorks and the F1 in Schools� global Technology Challenge gives students entering the competition access to the key resources they need to enhance their engineering education.

The aim of F1 in Schools� is to encourage students to consider engineering as a career, highlighting the positive nature of all that embraces engineering in a fun and positive way. The challenge is for school children aged 11 to 18 to use CAD/CAM software to design, analyse, manufacture, test and race a scale model F1 car made from balsa wood and powered by CO2 cylinders

The availability of the complimentary SolidWorks Student Design Kit 3D CAD software to all students who compete in the challenge will enable them to perform all of the design and analysis tasks undertaken by a typical engineer as they create scale model Formula 1 cars.

Founder and Chairman of the F1 in Schools� Technology Challenge, Andrew Denford, commented on his delight of the new partnership, �We are thrilled that F1 in Schools� has joined with SolidWorks to offer students a fresh incentive to join the challenge. Design and analysis is an integral part of F1 in Schools�; the 3D CAD software along with the available CAM software will provide valuable engineering skills. It will also give the students the ability to realise their designs before the manufacturing process, just like in the real world of Formula One�.�

�The challenge currently operates in 26 countries across the globe, with over 7 million school children aware of and participating in the competition; we aim to provide all of these students with the SolidWorks design software, giving F1 in Schools� a huge technological appeal for students and schools alike.�

�Real-world experience is a powerful method of attracting students to productive engineering careers,� said Marie Planchard, SolidWorks� director of world education markets. �The F1 in Schools� competition provides an amazing opportunity for students to design, test and build their own designs and work as a team. We are proud to sponsor such a program.�

F1 in Schools� is regarded by the Formula One� fraternity as a platform for introducing Formula One� to a global teen demographic. The student challenge is also helping Formula One� shed its image as an elitist sport accessible only to multi-million pound budgets; on the contrary, F1 in Schools� is open to any school with access to a simple computer. The 2008 World Championship will have the support of a host of companies, together with recognition from all the Formula One� teams and its Patrons.

For more information visit www.f1inschools.co.uk or contact:

Katie Fabian

F1 in Schools� Ltd.

Tel: +44 (0)1484 728000

Email: kfabian@f1inschools.co.uk

One month countdown- F1 in Schools gears up for 2008 World Champ

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:13:55 GMT

25/02/08

F1 in Schools has moved into top gear as it prepares for the 2008 World Championships to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in just one month�s time. School children from 17 countries across the world have battled their way through regional and national finals.

Over three days of enthralling competition (18^th-20^th March 2008), 25 teams will pit their miniature F1 cars against each other along a 20-metre two lane track. Last year�s winners, Team Fuga from Northern Ireland stole the show when they set a new world record of 1.020 seconds to edge closer to the elusive one second barrier.

The aim of F1 in Schools is to encourage students to consider engineering as a career, highlighting the positive nature of all that embraces engineering by creating an enjoyable and exciting environment for young people to experience careers in engineering, Formula One, science, marketing and technology first hand. The challenge is for school children aged 11 to 18 to use CAD/CAM software to design, analyse, manufacture, test and race a 20th scale model F1 car made from balsa wood and powered by CO₂.

This year�s World Championships sees four collaboration teams entering the contest as F1 in Schools strives to bring together different races and cultures from all corners of the globe to compete and work together. The collaboration sees two countries pooling their ideas, skills and teamwork together to produce one miniature F1 car.

The 2008 World Championships will take place in the Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 18th to 20th March 2008, the week leading up to the Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit. A total of 25 teams representing their countries will contest the International event as they compete to win the coveted Bernie Ecclestone World Championship Trophy and an Automotive Engineering scholarship at City University, London.

Malaysia won the right to hold this year�s World Championships following the growing commitment to F1 in Schools from the Malaysian Ministry of Education.

Malaysian Minister of Education, Dato Sri Hishammuddin Hussein said: "We are honoured that F1 in Schools has chosen Malaysia as the host of the world finals. Malaysia is a growing motorsport nation, and we hope that having such a high profile, youth orientated, motorsport event in Malaysia, alongside our Grand Prix weekend will generate widespread interest both locally and in other Asian countries and showcase the educational and ICT initiatives we are developing within our country."

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman of F1 in Schools Ltd expressed his delight ahead of the World Championships in Malaysia. "Malaysia is the first country to adopt F1 in Schools into the national curriculum and new initiatives in teaching and learning and is therefore the ideal host for the 2008 World Championships.

�Last year�s World Championships in Melbourne, Australia were an amazing success, and this year we hope for an even greater level of competition between the teams.�

In 2007, the World Champions were Team Fuga, from Northern Ireland. They set a new world speed record of 1.020 seconds down the 20-metre race track, at a scale speed of over 220 mph per hour and will return next month to defend their title. The runners-up were the all-girl trio from Scotland, Team Lightning, followed by another all-girl team in third place, Mercurial Ace from Malaysia. The world record set in 2006 by Malaysia was broken no less than nine times over the four days!

The competition has grown year on year since its birth in 2000, with over 7 million students aware of and taking part around the globe. Bernie Ecclestone, President and CEO of Formula One Management gave his support to F1 in Schools by granting the challenge a world-wide protected trademark and a new logo in 2005. Since this time the initiative has gained the support of several patrons from within the world of Formula One including Honda Team Principal Ross Brawn, Red Bull Technical Officer Adrian Newey, Force India F1 Chief Technical Officer Mike Gascoyne, Renault Engineering Director Pat Symonds, Williams Technical Director Sam Michael and ITV F1 Commentator James Allen amongst others.

Confirmed Entry List

Northern Ireland � Fuga - Defending World Champions

Australia � Impulse F1

Australia � Goshawk

China � Yon Shi

China � Guang Su

France � Pitomia

Germany � Friesen Design

Hong Kong � Dragons

Kuwait � Lo YAC Racing

Malaysia � Frontier

Malaysia � Rapid Blaze

Singapore � Sonic_T

South Africa � Team Zealous

USA - S.E.M. Racing

South Africa � Team Crushers

UK � Team Momentus

England � Pulse

Northern Ireland � DNA

Scotland � XLR8

Wales � Blaze

Ireland � Gear Force

Germany & Malaysia � The Excaliburs � Collaboration Team 1

South Africa & Scotland � Team Fusion � Collaboration Team 2

Singapore & USA � Inferno � Collaboration Team 3

USA & Scotland � Team Hybrid � Collaboration Team 4

National FInal 2007/08 Results

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:19:34 GMT

13/1/2008

YNYSAWDRE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL STUDENTS BLAZE THE TRAIL, WELSH TEAM CROWNED UK FORMULA ONE IN SCHOOLS CHAMPIONS

�Blaze�, a student team from Ynysawdre School, Bridgend, Wales raced their Formula One car to victory today to be crowned UK champions at the National Finals of the prestigious F1 in Schools Formula One Technology Challenge, held at the Autosport International Show in Birmingham�s NEC.

The aspiring Formula One designers of the future developed their own scale model racing car for the Challenge, putting in over 300 hours of work each to realise their dream of producing a winning F1 car. The students� dedication and passion for the project included designing the car with CAD software, manufacturing it using CNC technology, and testing it on their own test track.

Patrick Pang, Team Manager, Blaze, said of winning the 2008 F1 in Schools title, �We�re over the moon! We�ve put a lot of effort into our car for this year�s Challenge and we�ve got the best reward we could get. The standard is really high and we didn�t think we�d get the overall title today, so we�re really pleased. We won the Welsh title last year, but this is a really big accolade and we just can�t believe it.�

With over 200 teams competing this year, Blaze fought through the tough South Wales regional final to win a place at the National Finals. At this event they were pitted against the best teams from around the country, beating their rivals to take the crown. The team�s car posted one of the fastest times of the day and their presentation also scored top marks, with the team showing their initiative by raising £3,500 sponsorship support from local companies, and raising funds for their programme with a range of activities including sales of Tshirts, posters, badges and keyrings.

The Ynysawdre school team win a place at the 2009 World Championships, which will be held alongside an international Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2009. At the World Championships teams from 20 countries around the globe will compete to win the Bernie Ecclestone World Championship Trophy and secure a coveted scholarship at City University London to study Automotive Engineering, a highly valuable prize which will give the students a firm foundation for an engineering career. They also win VIP tickets to this year�s British Grand Prix.

The National Finals featured 23 awards, with 17 different schools from across the UK taking home the trophies. Blaze won the 16+ age group as well as the overall title, beating Spectrum F1 from Robert May�s School, Odiham, winners of the 14-16 years age group and The Hippos Strike Back from St Gregory the Great School, Oxford in the 11-14 years age group. In the Primary School finals Antrim Griffins from Antrim Primary School, Northern Ireland took victory with St. Canice Primary School, Dungiven, North Ireland runners up and The Red Rose Rockets from Clifton Primary School, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire.

This year�s search for the best young engineering talent in the UK took the judges around the country with 11 regional finals and around 2000 students participating in the Challenge which aims to encourage students to consider engineering as a career choice.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman of the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge said of this year�s National Finals, �Every year the standard gets higher, the students produce more sophisticated designs and presentations and show tremendous engineering understanding, at a very early age. Their knowledge and experience of using advanced CAD software will undoubtedly give them a head start for an engineering-based career.

�F1 in Schools showcases the prospective engineering talent that we have in this country. By nurturing it with programmes such as this, we can sustain the UK engineering industry and hopefully we�re also seeing the next generation of Formula One designers in this Technology Challenge; youngsters to follow in the footsteps of successful industry personalities such as Ross Brawn, Adrian Newey, Mike Gascoyne and the other technical directors in Formula One.�

The F1 in Schools competition challenges students to design, construct and race a Formula 1 car of the future, made from a block of balsa wood, and powered by a CO2 (carbon dioxide) gas canister. The car is raced over a miniature two lane track and the fastest time is recorded.

Aside from the on-track action, teams also produce supporting evidence of their design, develop a sponsorship and marketing campaign and create team merchandise, with all these elements the team originally presented with their car in front of a panel of judges at the regional finals. The winning team from each age category then won their place at the national finals, where the level of competition steps up a notch.

The Challenge, in its eighth year, was introduced to the UK in 2000 and since this time has expanded to 29 countries, with over 7 million students taking part around the globe. Bernie Ecclestone, President and CEO of Formula One Management gave his support to F1 in Schools by granting the challenge a world-wide protected trademark and a new logo in 2005. Since this time the initiative has built close links with teams and personalities within Formula One.

The National Finals take place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters. Amongst these are the IET, Make Your Mark, Jaguar, Silverstone Circuit, Denford, City University London, RAE, SEMTA, and KHP Consulting, all of whom are continuing their support of F1 in Schools for the coming year.

Who will take home the National F1 in Schools title?

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:23:57 GMT

9/1/2008

This weekend 33 student teams from across the country will compete in the National Finals of the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge, at the Autosport International Show being held at the NEC in Birmingham.

They will race for national victory and the chance to represent the UK in the World Championships, which will be held alongside an international Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2009. The students earned their place at the national finals by taking the chequered flag and winning their respective age group categories at one of the 11 regional finals.

After a six week search for the best young engineering talent in the UK, a total of 11 regional finals and over 200 competing teams, only 33 student teams go through to the UK National Finals, to compete for the UK F1 in Schools crown. Just one team will become national champion, and win through to the 2009 World Championships set to be held at a Formula One Grand Prix, in one of the 18 exotic locations that these glamorous events take place.

At the World Championships teams from around the globe will compete to win the Bernie Ecclestone World Championship Trophy and secure a coveted scholarship at City University London to study Automotive Engineering, a highly valuable prize which will give the students a firm foundation for an engineering career.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman of the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge commented ahead of the National Finals, �This year the regional finals have been a tremendous success, the level of competition has risen even higher and the students are even more focused. We�ve seen some of the most sophisticated engineering designs from these talented youngsters and it gives them their first taste of the rewards that engineering studies can bring.

The 2008 World Championships take place in Malaysia this year during the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix. The reigning National Champions, Team Momentum, from the Gryphon School, Dorset, will represent the UK at this event, competing for the prestigious Bernie Ecclestone F1 in Schools World Championship trophy and, more importantly, scholarships to study Automotive Engineering at City University London.

In 2007 the World Championships were held in Melbourne, Australia and the victors were Team Fuga, from Northern Ireland. They set a new world speed record of 1.020 seconds down the 20-metre race track, and have confirmed they will return in 2008 to defend their title. Last year�s National Finalists from the UK were also given an extra prize with a rare opportunity to meet with the F1 teams at this year�s Silverstone British Grand Prix, where they rubbed shoulders with many famous personalities including Lewis Hamilton, Bernie Ecclestone and Sir Jackie Stewart.

The Autosport International Show is the UK�s premier Motor racing show; the 2007 event attracted over 50,000 visitors during the two public days. To visit the F1 in Schools national final, head to stand 19001, in hall 19 during Saturday and Sunday, the cars will be racing throughout the two days, and the teams will have full display stands demonstrating their design and engineering process.

The Challenge, in its eighth year, was introduced to the UK in 2000 and since this time has expanded to 26 countries, with over 7 million students taking part around the globe. Bernie Ecclestone, President and CEO of Formula One Management gave his support to F1 in Schools by granting the challenge a world-wide protected trademark and a new logo in 2005. Since this time the initiative has built close links with teams and personalities within Formula One.

The National Finals take place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters. Amongst these are the IET, Make Your Mark, Jaguar, Denford, City University London, RAE, SEMTA, and KHP Consulting, all of whom are continuing their support of F1 in Schools for the coming year.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:36:23 GMT

21/12/2007

The F1 in Schools Team would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We look forward to seeing you at the UK National Final, 12-13th January at Autosport International, NEC, Birmingham.

Registration Deadline- GT Racing - The Sports Car Challenge.

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:44:13 GMT

25/10/2007

Registration is still open for the GT Racing class and you still have a couple of months before the National Final when the class will be judged.

If you intend to enter the GT Racing Sports Car Challenge in Schools, please let us know by email contactus@f1inschools.co.uk or phone 020 7344 8449. We will be judging the class at certain F1 in Schools regional finals and a panel of judges will be inviting the top ten teams from around the UK to compete at the National final on Saturday 12th January 2008 at the Autosport International Show.

For more information on the class, please visit the dedicated website www.gtinschools.co.uk

Registration Deadline

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:49:01 GMT

15/10/2007

The registration deadline for this year is fast approaching - Friday 19th October.

If you have registered on the website you will be receiving an email from us after the 19th October confirming your allocated regional final and the arrangement for the events. Please ensure that you log into the website and enter all the team information requested.

Your username will be your email address and password will be whatever you gave when registering. If you have forgotten these please get in contact either by email, contactus@f1inschools.co.uk or by phone 020 7344 8449.

The dates for regional finals can be found here

We hope you car designs and preparations are going well and are looking forward to seeing you over the next two months.

The F1 in Schools team.

F1 in Schools Champions visit the British F1 Grand Prix

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:55:07 GMT

The F1 in Schools Technology Challenge champions from this year�s event were awarded a special prize by Silverstone Circuit, with each team member being given weekend tickets to the 2007 Formula 1� Santander British Grand Prix at Silverstone on 8 July.

Three talented groups of F1 in Schools students were given the chance to go to the British Formula One Grand Prix and take time out in the paddock to fly the flag for F1 in Schools. Throughout the weekend the teams were given the once in a lifetime opportunity to go into various F1 team garages and meet the real F1 technicians and drivers.

The Northern Irish National and World Champions, Team FUGA from Coleraine Academical College, Coleraine, Northern Ireland were invited into the Toyota garage as well as the Williams garage where Sam Michael, Technical Director of Williams gave them a tour.

Team Momentus, the UK National Champions from Grython School, Sherbourne, Dorset were taken into the Redbull garage where they has their photo taken next to their faces which were printed on the Red Bull F1 Cars as part of the Red Bull Faces for Charity. .

Ferrari invited the English National Champions from Devonport High School in Devonport, Team Pulse into their pit garage where they had the chance to talk to a top Ferrari technician as well as having their photos taken holding one of the Ferrari F1 steering wheels.

Over the three days the teams were lucky enough to meet a great deal of high profile people from the world of formula one and had their photos taken with Bernie Ecclestone, Jackie Stewart, Lewis Hamilton plus many more.

The weekend was a great experience for all three teams and the whole atmosphere of the formula one paddock has definitely spurred them on to defend their F1 in Schools titles next season. Register now to compete in next season's challenge with the Regional finals taking place during November and December 2007.

F1 in Schools revs up for 2008 World Championships in Malyasia!

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:39:04 GMT

11/7/2007

F1 in Schools is delighted to announce that Malaysia has won the race for the right to host the 2008 F1 in Schools World Championships following the nation�s unprecedented success in the last three events.

The Ministry of Education, Malaysia, made a comprehensive case to hold the Championships during the week leading up to the Formula One Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit in March 2008 and F1 in Schools was impressed with the country�s commitment to the programme.

The aim of F1 in Schools is to encourage students to consider engineering as a career, highlighting the positive nature of all that embraces engineering in a fun and positive way. The challenge is for school children aged 11 to 18 to use CAD/CAM software to design, analyse, manufacture, test and race a scale model F1 car made from balsa wood and powered by CO2 cylinders.

F1 in Schools Ltd has announced that the 2008 World Championships will take place in the 5* Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 18th to 20th of March 2008. There are presently a total of 25 teams representing their countries due to attend the fourth year of this International event as they compete to win the Bernie Ecclestone World Championship Trophy and an Automotive Engineering scholarship at The City University, London.

In 2007 the World Championships were held in Melbourne, Australia and the victors were Team Fuga, from Northern Ireland. They set a new world speed record of 1.020 seconds down the 20-metre race track, at a scale speed of over 220 mph per hour and have confirmed they will return next year to defend their title. The runners-up were the all-girl trio from Scotland, Team Lightning, followed by another all-girl team in third place, Mercurial Ace from Malaysia. The world record set in 2006 by Malaysia was broken no less than nine times over the four days!

Following formal discussions and an exchange of documents between the Minister of Education, Dato Sri Hishammuddin Hussein and F1 in Schools Ltd, Founder and Chairman, Andrew Denford, commented on his delight that they would be heading to Malaysia for the World Finals; �The F1 in Schools World Championship was an amazing success last year in Australia, and has since spread globally to over 26 countries. Malaysia is the first country to adopt F1 in Schools into the national curriculum and new initiatives in teaching and learning. Next year at our annual event in Malaysia we hope for an even greater level of competition between the teams. F1 in Schools continues to be a great way of encouraging young people to enjoy engineering and design.�

The Minister commented: �We are honoured that F1 in Schools has chosen Malaysia as the host of the world finals. Malaysia is a growing motorsport nation, and we hope that having such a high profile, youth orientated, motorsport event in Malaysia, alongside our Grand Prix weekend will generate widespread interest both locally and in other Asian countries and showcase the educational and ICT initiatives we are developing within our country.�

F1 in Schools operates in 26 countries across the globe, with over 7 million school children participating in the competition. The 2008 World Championship will have the support of a host of companies, together with recognition from all the Formula One teams and its Patrons.

Following on from the event all participants will have the chance to enjoy three days of fun at the Formula One Grand Prix, brushing shoulders with drivers, senior engineers and VIP guests along with a packed itinerary of fun activities at the hotel water park.

2007 Formula 1 Santander British Gand Prix at Silverstone

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:12:23 GMT

SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT AWARDS SPECIAL PRIZE TO F1 IN SCHOOLS CHAMPIONS WITH A VISIT TO THE 2007 FORMULA 1� SANTANDER BRITISH GRAND PRIX.

The F1 in Schools Technology Challenge champions from this year�s event have been awarded a special prize by Silverstone Circuit, with each team member being given weekend tickets to the 2007 Formula 1� Santander British Grand Prix at Silverstone on 8 July.

The Irish National and World Champions, Team FUGA from Coleraine Academical College, Coleraine, Northern Ireland; UK National Champions from Gryphon School, Sherbourne, Dorset, Team Momentus; and the English National Champions from Devonport High School in Devonport, Team Pulse, will be given the chance to experience the thrills and excitement of Formula One racing on home soil, with the opportunity to cheer on local heroes Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button, David Coulthard and Anthony Davidson.

Each of the teams fought off tough competition to take victory, using CAD/CAM software to design, build and test a model CO2-powered balsa wood F1 car of the future. Regional heats brought together the best entries and at an intense two-day final at Autosport International Show in the NEC, Birmingham, where the champions were crowned. The trip to Silverstone for the Formula 1� British Grand Prix tops off their success earlier this year.

The F1 in Schools Technology Challenge reaches over 6 million students Worldwide and has expanded to operate in 22 countries around the Globe.

Andrew Denford, Founder of F1 in Schools said of the prizes, �We�re extremely grateful to Silverstone Circuit for their generosity in awarding this extra special weekend away for the winning National teams. Many of the students develop a love of the sport through their involvement with the F1 in Schools programme and this chance to see the cars up close and study the engineering excellence of the teams is invaluable to them.

�As a not-for-profit organisation we rely on the support of the motorsport industry to help us to achieve our goal of changing the perceptions of engineering, science and technology by creating a fun and exciting learning environment for young people to develop an informed view about careers in these areas. Silverstone Circuit, as the home of the British Grand Prix, is one of the most revered venues and I know that the students will have a fantastic day out at the event.�

The Formula 1� British Grand Prix takes place from 6 � 8 July this year and features an action-packed weekend of thrilling racing. There is plenty to see each day with music, air displays and fairground rides with the ever popular BGP post race party taking place on Sunday evening to round off the event Tickets are selling fast, but can still be purchased at www.silverstone.co.uk or by calling 08704 588300.

Launch of the NEW F1 Start and Finish gates

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:59:20 GMT

The new gates are designed to replicate the actual start of an F1 race.

We have now launched the new F1 in Schools start and finish gates which are now available through Denford Limited. The lights come on one by one from left to right. The moment the lights are extinguished, the students fire the F1 model cars down the purpose designed track.

The new Start and Finish gates were used for the first time at the 2007 UK National Finals at Autosport International and received rave reviews from students and teachers alike.

For more information Click here

Call for Curriculum Material

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:02:43 GMT

Share your F1 in Schools curriculum material with other teachers and schools...

We are currently in the process of collecting as much curriculum material as possible to share with teachers and schools who are considering participating in the Formula One Technology Challenge. If you have any materials that you would be willing to share, we would greatly receive them. We have set up a curriculum working group who will audit all the material we receive and upload it to a new server. All registered teachers will be supplied with a username and password to this server to access the material on-line. All work materials on the server will obviously be credited to the teacher and school that supplied it.

Denford new F1 in Schools Car Manufacturing Fixture

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:07:55 GMT

Denford LTD is kindly offering all 2007/08 season registered schools a F1 fixture at a special price

The new F1 in Schools Car Manufacturing Fixture, suitable for use with both D Type and R Type cars. Available to schools registered for the F1 in Schools Challenge. Special price £410 + VAT + delivery (£150 off UK published list price)."

Season Open!

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:15:39 GMT

We are please to announce the 2007-08 F1 in Schools season is open for registrations.

F1 in Schools World Championship Results

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:18:06 GMT

Results for World Championships 2007

NORTHERN IRELAND TEAM CROWNED F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD CHAMPIONS

19th March 2007, Melbourne, Australia �Irish eyes were smiling for Team FUGA from Coleraine Academical Institution, Northern Ireland, as they lifted the Bernie Ecclestone trophy and were crowned F1 in School World Champions in Melbourne, Australia.

Jonathan Steen, David Anderson, Aimal Khan, Philip Taylor and Alistair Adams, all 18 years old, fought off the intense competition in this global student technology challenge, beating 17 teams from nations in Australia, Europe, Asia, America and the Middle East to lift the title and win coveted Automotive Engineering degree scholarships at The City University, London.

Formula One supremo, Bernie Ecclestone, presented the new F1 in Schools World Champions with the Bernie Ecclestone Trophy at the Melbourne Formula One Grand Prix. The Team FUGA students were thrilled to be able to meet Ecclestone and to be presented with the award by its benefactor, a supporter of the initiative who granted the use of the F1 logo and generously donated the trophy.

Team FUGA also won the Fastest Car Award, smashing last year�s Malaysian team world record set at 1.083 seconds, with a 1.02 seconds run, and shared the honours for Best Engineered Car with the �DASHA � the Eagle� team from Melbourne, Australia.

Second and third places on the F1 in Schools podium were taken by two all-girl student teams. Team Lightning from Blairgowrie High School, Scotland, were runners-up to the Irish. Although the girls weren�t able to take home the Bernie Ecclestone Trophy, fellow Scot Sir Jackie Stewart made this prize extra special for the team, inviting them into the hallowed F1 paddock, giving them a guided tour of the Williams F1 Team garage and introducing the girls to a host of F1 stars, including David Coulthard, Anthony Davidson and Jenson Button. The girls were also able to collect autographs from their F1 heroes, with Fernando Alonso signing their F1 in Schools race car.

Mercurial Aces from Sekolah, Menengah Kebangsaan, Malaysia, took third position overall in these World Championships. The team also won the Team Sportsmanship award, loaning a spare set of model car wheels to the Canadian contingent who, on arriving in Australia, found that some of their luggage was lost en route, which included the all-important �rubber� for racing.

Tanza Knights, a team from Stellenbosch High School, South Africa took the Best Sponsorship and marketing award, with Best Newcomer being presented to C2 from Woburn C.I. School in Canada and the Collaborative Team trophy was awarded to Team Hybrid, a joint initiative from Lochgelly High School, Scotland and East Cobb Middle School, USA.

The Innovative Thinking Award was presented to Friesen-Design, a team from Germany, for their specially developed wheels which used two different materials in efforts to reduce weight and increase the speed of their car.

ESP Scorpions from Hong Kong, unable to attend this year�s event, competed in the World Champions as a �Virtual Team�, taking part via video internet link to present their entry, talking to the judges via phone and having other teams racing their car which they had sent to Melbourne. This commitment earned the team a special award for �Perseverance in the face of Adversity�.

The F1 in Schools Technology Challenge is contested in 20 countries around the world, with 6 million students participating in the competition. Each team were successful in their national final to book their places in the World Championship held in Melbourne, Australia, this week to coincide with the Formula One Australian Grand Prix also being held in the city.

This unique student challenge in which schoolchildren aged 11 to 18 use CAD/CAM software to design, build and test a model CO2-powered balsa wood F1 car of the future is in its third year of World Championship competition. The focus of the event is the time trials, with the teams racing their own car on a specially designed 20 metre track to test the speed of each F1 model. Powered by CO2, the cars are fired down the track at a scale speed equivalent to over 220 mph. With the world record standing at just over one second, it�s fast and furious action on the race track for these engineering protégés.

The F1 in Schools World Championships has been made possible with the support of City University, London, the Victoria Government,Victoria University, Webex, IET, Denford, REA, and Telstra.

2007 World Championships

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:38:21 GMT

Watch the live action from the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge World Championships!

The Third F1 in Schools World Championships will be held next Week, 13th�16th March in Melbourne Australia. Four student teams from the UK will be competing against teams from eight other nations for the Bernie Ecclestone Trophy and coveted Engineering scholarships to The City University, London.

UK National Champions�The Bradfield Panthers�Bradfield School

Scottish Champions�Team Lightning�Blairgowrie High School

Northern Ireland Champions�FUGA�Coleraine Academical Institution

Welsh Champions�Blaze�Ynysawdre Comprehensive School

Also Team Hybrid from Lochgelly High School in Scotland have collaborated with a team from the USA!!

WATCH ALL THE ACTION... LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU can watch the action LIVE, from your classroom, home or office, from anywhere in the World !!

Competition Day 1 - Monday 12th March, 10pm - 4.30am (GMT)

Competition Day 2 - Tuesday 13th March, 10pm - 4.30am (GMT)

Gala Awards Presentation Ceremony - Friday 16th March, 7.15am - 8.30am (GMT)

Watch and Listen! - Live model F1 Car racing, live score card, tour the Team Displays, interviews with Student Team members, verbal presentations. Also tune into the official Opening Ceremony and Gala Awards Presentation to see who is crowned World Champions for 2007!

To enrol to watch this amazing event from the other side of the world. Follow this link to our hosts website, http://www.rea.org.au:80/news/07_world_championships_webcast.html for all details of how to enrol. If you are in the UK, Australia is 11 hours ahead. The times on our hosts website are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time. It WILL be worth staying out of bed for!!!!!!

IET Faraday 2007

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:02:43 GMT

F1 in Schools is supporting the 2007 IET Faraday lecture.

This years theme is 'Winning Formula - Technology in the Fast Lane'.

We think you could well pick up some hot tips for the 2007-08 F1 in Schools season at this fun and exciting look into the Engineering Technology involved in the world of Formula One.

UK National Champions

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:42:09 GMT

Congratulations from F1 in School to the 2007 UK National Champions...... TEAM MOMENTUS

Team Momentus from the Gryphon School in Sherborne Dorset saw off competition from 34 other school teams across the country to win the F1 in Schools national finals held at the Autosport International Show in Birmingham on Sunday.

The team, Matt Bugler, Tom Long and Nathan Riley won the South West regional final in December last year, were awarded scholarships by Exeter University, and will now take their place in the world championship finals.

�We really didn�t expect to win,� the team said.

�We�ve enjoyed the challenge of developing our own car and each of us has put in their skills.

"We came up with the name, built a website, we developed a game to test reaction times and another racing one.

�We approached some big companies and local ones and raised funds to compete here from them.�

F1 in Schools chairman Andrew Denford added: �It was such a close run event this year with two stand out teams vying for the overall title, but Momentus just pipped Pulse to win.

"The amount of effort, commitment, research and dedication that all the teams showed this year has taken the competitiveness of this challenge to another level.

�The teams are very resourceful and have applied so many diverse skills in their projects, which I hope will help them in their future careers.�

Now in its seventh year, the worldwide challenge has seen over three million students in 20 countries taking part and is highly regarded by the Formula 1 fraternity as a platform for introducing the sport to a global teen demographic.

National Finals 2007

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:57:16 GMT

This Weekend see the 2007 F1 in Schools National Final at Autosport 2007

For details of the Regional Final Winners that will be attending and the programme for the two day event please download the attachments below. If you would like to visit us at the show, Autosport have kindly agreed to a discounted ticket. The promotional code to quote F1S when calling 0870 380 2244 or when booking over the internet at www.autosport-international.com. The offer is a Buy one get one free offer - saving £26 for adults or £18.50 for children. You may need to highlight that you want a day ticket and not a ticket for the Live Action Arena.

We are hoping to webcast the event but this is dependent of technical hitches. If you would like to 'tune in' and join us during the two days and the Winners Announcement, simply visit https://rea.webex.com/ . View the daily meetings and click 'Join' for the 2007 National F1 in Schools final 2007.

Finally - Best of luck to all our competitors.

The F1 in Schools Team

Update Bulletin 18th October

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:06:05 GMT

MAKE YOUR MARK with the TMP Brief

Are you entering the TMP Brief?

In the world of Formula One it is important to stand out from the crowd. Both the team and their sponsors are keen for maximum exposure. The Team Marketing Product Brief was brought in to combine raising the team profile whilst applying CAD/CAM skills to encourage, support and reinforce identity.

This year we have partnered with the Make Your Mark campaign, part of Enterprise week, so make sure you register your entry into the brief to be in with a chance of winning.

Update News Bulletin

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:13:27 GMT

Download the new Update Bulletin - Registration Deadline - 7 days to go!!!!

Registration Deadline - 7 days to go!!!!

New Update Bulletin

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:15:37 GMT

Download the new Update Bulletin now!

New prizes up for grabs! Download the Update Bulletin to see what's available.

Download Center - Update Bulletin 28 September 06 click here to download

F1 in Schools has a new address!

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:21:02 GMT

F1 In Schools has relocated office from 22 Old Queen Street to Savoy Place

F1 In Schools has moved Office from 22 Old Queen Street to Savoy Place. Our new address is :

F1 In Schools Ltd.Savoy Place, London, WC2R 0BL. Please update your diaries and make sure that you have the right address and telephone number! (New Telephone Number = 02073448449)

N.O.I.S.E.

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:18:22 GMT

New Outlooks in Science and Engineering

Why not check out this website - www.noisemakers.org.uk.

NOISE exisits to raise awareness of science and engineering amongst young people and was setup by the EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council). There are some great links and even an 'ask us' section.... Could be usefull!!!!!!

Weldone Jenson!

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:22:39 GMT

From all of us at F1 in Schools in the UK. Congratulations Jenson on your win at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Read more at the ITV F1 website... http://www.itv-f1.com/Feature.aspx?Type=General&PO_ID=36991

Honda Racing F1 team!

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:24:44 GMT

HONDA RACING F1 TEAM RECORD FASTEST TIME IN STUDENT CHALLENGE

30 June 2006�/Honda Racing F1 Team beat off stiff opposition from Scuderia Ferrari F1, the Bradfield Panthers and the East Cobb Flying Cougars to record the fastest time of the day with their miniature racer, in the F1 in Schools F1 teams event held today.

Teams from Honda Racing F1 Team and Ferrari took up the challenge to build F1 cars of the future and race against the F1 in Schools National Champion student teams from the USA and UK. The event was a showcase for the F1 in Schools Formula One Technology Challenge, a global competition which aims to help change perceptions of engineering, science and technology by creating a fun and exciting learning environment for young people to develop an informed view about careers in engineering, science and technology.

A purpose-built 20 metre track set up at the American race facility was used to test the speed of 1:20 scale model CO2 powered balsa wood F1� cars which were designed, manufactured and tested by each team. The car of the Bradfield Panthers from the UK and that of East Cobb Flying Cougars of the USA had already proved their speed, winning their respective national championships earlier this year. The F1 teams, built by young designers in their spare time, were unproven until this afternoon.

The Honda Racing F1 team led by Gil de Ferran and Ferrari F1 team headed by Ross Brown had both produced cars with unique designs, reflecting the innovative approaches used within Formula One, and it was that of the Honda Racing F1 team which posted the fastest time of 1.146 seconds. The current world record time is held by a student team from Malaysia with a car which has recorded a time of 1.083 seconds.

It was the Bradfield Panthers car which was the biggest threat to Honda Racing F1 but in the final run off couldn�t match the pace of the Formula One team, recording a time of 1.157 seconds, to claim the runner up spot. The Flying Cougars team from Marietta, Georgia and the Ferrari team had to settle for third and fourth fastest times respectively.

The UK national champions, Bradfield Panthers, were impressed with the Honda Racing F1 car and planned to use some of its design elements to upgrade their racer before their participation in the World Championships in Melbourne next year. Brad McAnearney from the Panthers said at the end of the Challenge, �It�s been a great experience to race against real F1 teams. We were a bit disappointed that we didn�t win, but we�ve learnt so much from talking to the designers and having a close look at their race cars, that it will help us for the World Championships.�

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman of F1 in Schools Ltd, said, �This has been a unique opportunity for us to showcase the F1 in Schools Formula One Technology Challenge right in the heart of a Formula One race weekend, and with the support of two Formula One teams. Their participation has helped us to put our initiative into the spotlight and we hope that this will, in turn, encourage more students and schools to participate in the Challenge and this could be in one of over 20 countries.

Denford adds, �My thanks go to Bernie Ecclestone, for giving us so much support and enabling us to make this challenge happen and also to Ferrari and Honda Racing F1 too, for being brave enough to take up the offer of building a car and racing it, untried, in public.

I think the teams have seen that there are school children preparing to follow in their footsteps, and through F1 in Schools, have been enthused about engineering. Both teams have shown the students that F1 technical teams are also the heroes of Formula One and should be aspired towards. It�s been a once-in-a-lifetime experience for our student teams today.�

F1 in Schools� was given generous support by The Formula One Group and Indianapolis Motor Speedway to host the event and welcome the student teams into Formula One�. F1 in Schools� is a not-for-profit organisation solely supported by sponsors and partners.

Launched in Britain in 2000, F1 in Schools� now covers the world. In November 2005, it received the backing of the Formula One� group which granted a world-wide protected trademark and logo. F1 in Schools� is acknowledged as highlighting some of the finest design and engineering minds of the teen generation, including potential future Formula One� design stars.

National Champs challene F1 Teams to build car of the future

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:30:47 GMT

F1 in Schools� will showcase its Formula One� student challenge at the United States Grand Prix, with a head-to-head race between teams from Honda Racing F1, Scuderia Ferrari, and students from UK and USA schools on Thursday 29 June.

The F1� teams are up against tough competition with their challengers already proving that they are capable of building winning cars. The USA Flying Cougars student team from Marietta, Georgia are the F1 in Schools� USA National Champions and the Bradfield Panthers, from Sheffield are the UK National Champions.

The F1� teams have the latest technologies on hand for their car builds, but for their F1 in Schools� debut neither team has tested their car against experienced competition. A purpose-built 20 metre track will be used to test the speed of the 1:20 scale CO2 powered balsa wood F1� cars which have been designed, analysed, manufactured and tested by each team.

F1 in Schools� has been given generous support by The Formula One Group and Indianapolis Motor Speedway to host the event and welcome the student teams into the World of Formula One�. The Formula One� F1 in Schools� challenge is a valuable opportunity to showcase this unique educational initiative which will be filmed by international broadcasters for their US Grand Prix Formula One� coverage.

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman of F1 in Schools Ltd, says of the forthcoming event, �First of all I would like to thank Bernie Ecclestone, for giving us so much support and enabling us to make this challenge happen. Our thanks go to Ferrari and Honda Racing F1 too, for being brave enough to take up the offer of building a car and racing it, untried, in public.

�This event will put a spotlight on the F1 in Schools� programme and I hope it will encourage more schools and students to participate in the F1 in Schools� Technology Challenge around the world.�

F1 in Schools� is a not-for-profit organisation solely supported by sponsors and partners. Launched in Britain in 2000, F1 in Schools� now covers the world. In November 2005, it received the backing of the Formula One� group which granted a world-wide protected trademark and logo. F1 in Schools� is acknowledged as highlighting some of the finest design and engineering minds of the teen generation, including potential future Formula One� design stars.

National Champs recieve VIP Access at British Grand Prix

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:36:58 GMT

F1 in Schools National Champions, Bradfield Panthers travelled to Silverstone race circuit to be guests of Formula One at the British Grand Prix on Friday, enjoying the privilege of seeing behind the scenes at this premier British sporting event.

The team of 14-15 year old students were given VIP passes to the Formula One paddock and were able to see all the teams take part in the practise sessions for this year�s British Grand Prix. The Panthers visited the pits and were given guided tours of some of the teams� garages. They also had a unique inside view of Formula One hospitality, including a game of table football in Red Bull Racing�s �Energy Station�.

Andrew Denford, Founder of F1 in Schools, said of the welcome given to the students in the F1 paddock, �The Formula One community gave the students such a warm welcome and a unique insight into the technical aspects of a Formula One car. Bradfield Panthers had a once-in-a-lifetime day which I know they will all remember for a very long time. Our thanks are extended to everyone in the Formula One paddock who made this possible�

Will Stevens appointed as Ambassadortfor F1 in Schools

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:38:49 GMT

British JICA Champion Will Stevens has been appointed the Young Driver Ambassador for F1 in Schools, the Formula One design challenge that uses motorsport to encourage students to learn about high-performance engineering.

The 14-year-old karting driver from Oxshott, Surrey, in England, will be the official young driver face for the not-for-profit organisation and work with the staff and participating schools to promote engineering, science and technology.

Endorsed by founder of modern-day Formula One, Bernie Ecclestone, the F1 in Schools concept centres on a 'Formula One Technology Challenge' held at secondary schools world-wide.

Students between the age of 11 and 18 compete in teams to build a model F1 car to specific design requirements using digital resources and computerised manufacturing equipment. The challenge culminates in a World Championship, which next year will be held at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.

Stevens, the youngest-ever British Open JICA Champion, is competing in Italy, Belgium, France, the USA and the UK in a selection of highly-contested JICA events, which include the European Championships, the Italian Open and the World Series Karting competition, the latter of which he is currently leading and will next race in on May 21 in Belgium.

As the F1 in Schools Young Driver Ambassador, Stevens will play an important role in promoting the F1 in Schools Challenge, attending regional finals as well as the National Championship in January 2007. The F1 in Schools website will host a Will Stevens Fan Club and give avid students a chance to follow the career of the up-and-coming star.

Andrew Denford, the Founder and Chairman of F1 in Schools, said, "Will was a natural choice for Ambassador. He is in the same age group as the students who participate in the Challenge and, just as we hope that some of the participants go on to work in the top echelons of motorsport, we hope to track Will all the way through his motor racing career into Formula One."

Stevens said he was honoured to be chosen as the F1 in Schools Young Driver Ambassador. "It's a great idea which works really well and I'm very happy to be part of promoting excellence in engineering and technology, especially in relation to motorsport. It's really exciting to be introducing students my age to new innovations and see how they can be applied in real life."

More than 3000 students from 400 schools will participate in the Challenge across the UK with 17 countries worldwide in line to attend the next World Championship.

This could be YOU.....

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:45:44 GMT

F1 in Schools� World Champions �The Stingers� were recently invited to attend the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne and from the snap shots opposite it looks like they had an absolute �buzz� .

During their visit, the team managed to BEAT Michael Schumacher and his Ferrari designed car when they raced each other on the F1 in Schools track!!! Then it was off to meet Williams� driver Mark Webber and most impressive of all was when Williams� Technical Director, Sam Michaels, took them to the Pits to see the RBS Williams F1 Car! Phew, what an experience - and all thanks to competing in F1 in Schools!!!

F1 in Schools Primary Competition @ Lutterworth Grammar

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:42:56 GMT

Lutterworth Grammar School are holding an F1 in Schools final for Primary schools on Friday 30th June 2006.

If your primary school is interested in the Challenge and are looking for some inspiration, why not have a look at the primary schools website that Lutterworth have designed.

www.lgsccf1inschools.tk

The Duke of Edinburgh Award

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:09:10 GMT

F1 in Schools is an Access Organisation for The Duke of Edinburgh�s Award. The Award is open to 14-25 year olds and involves five key areas: Service, Skills, Physical Recreation, Expeditions and a Residential Project at Gold level.

Because F1 in Schools has �Access� status, team members can use the work they do for the Challenge as accreditation for the Skills Section of the Award for a Bronze, Silver or Gold Award.

If students are competing in the Challenge already, the only extra paper work they will need to complete for the Skills Section of the Award, is an �activities log� which we can sign off at our regional events. With the log downloadable just below there�s no excuse not to get started right away!

If you decide to take part in the Award make sure you have a look at The Duke of Edinburgh�s Award website (www.theaward.org).

We have also put together a downloadable leaflet (available below) that provides information about the award to both students and teachers. Download it now to find out more.....

The Duke of Edinburgh skills activity log click here to download

The Duke of Edinburgh Leaflet click here to download

Online Feedback Questionnaire 2006

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:47:47 GMT

The F1 in Schools feedback questionnaire for teachers is now on-line. Why not take a look and tell us what you think of the Challenge so far...

Click here to take our questionnaire

Registration Open!!!!

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:49:40 GMT

Registration for the 2006/07 Championship Season is now officially open! So ... what are all you teachers and students waiting for? Why not get your team signed up today!

TO REGISTER A TEAM CLICK HERE

Why not also click on the link below to download a copy of our SEASON TIMELINE. It includes all key dates and elements of the project to help keep your team(s) on track!

2006/07 Season Timeline click here to download

Brisk in Pink's Newsletter

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:52:52 GMT

Brisk in Pink are an all female team from Cheltenham Girls High School in Australia. The girls were the proud winners of the Innovative Thinking award at the World Championships held on Sunday 15th January.

After the event which was held at the NEC in Birmingham the girls visited the French capital of Paris alongside World Champions - The Stingers. Together both teams and supervising adults involved are know as 'Team Australia' and the newsletter that Brisk in Pink have produced gives an overview of thier trip as well as including some great action snaps. These girls have proven to be dedicated competitors in the Challenge and are a true inspiration for young women in engineering.

Why not have a read of Brisk in Pinks newsletter and find out just what 'Team Australia' got up to on their victory trip. Click the link below.

Brisk In Pink Newsletter - February 2006 click here to download

F1 in Schools National Final and World Final

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:55:51 GMT

This years National Final and World Championships were held on the 14th & 15th January 2006 at the Autosport International Motor show at the NEC Birmingham.

Thirty one teams competed at our National Finals on the 14th January and the judges were extremely impressed with all the hard work that the students had put in to the production of their cars and portfolios, however only one team could win.

After a long and exciting day it was finally revealed that the National Champions were the Bradfield Panthers from Bradfield School in Sheffield. They are the first team to have their name engraved on our brand new F1 in Schools trophy and will be attending the next F1 in Schools World Championships which will be held in Orlando, Florida.

The team won some fantastic prizes including a Williams Factory tour and tickets to go to this year�s Indianapolis Grand Prix!!!

The World Championships were held on the following day with 17 teams from 11 countries competing. The new World Champions are The Stingers, from Trinity Grammar School in Melbourne, Australia, who are the proud winners of our very impressive Bernie Ecclestone Trophy. Each team member was presented with a 3 year scholarship to study Motorsport and Automotive Engineering at City University in London.

To read a reveiw written in The Daily Telegraph about the F1 in Schools World Championships vist http://www.sport.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2006/01/17/soedwo17.xml&sSheet=/sport/2006/01/17/ixmoto.html

Both events held at Autosport International were a huge success and we would like to say a big thank you to everyone who took part and supported us.

The World of F1 embraces F1 in Schools

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:59:01 GMT

F1 in Schools � The Formula One Technology Challenge�

F1 in Schools, the global motorsport design challenge for school children, was given a turbocharged boost yesterday, when it was announced that Bernie Ecclestone�s Formula One Management company has licensed it the rights to use a new specially designed livery and trademark protected logo.

The agreement supports F1 in Schools in its drive both to encourage high-technology engineering skills and teamwork among school children, and to encourage sponsorship to fund its present rapid expansion. For Formula One Management, the deal represents an investment in future technology skills that Formula One needs in order to stay at the forefront of automotive engineering, while helping pave the way for future growth.

F1 in Schools Patrons

F1 in Schools� association with Formula One was strengthened further with the announcement of the Challenge�s new patrons, engineers from the front line of Formula 1 competition: Sam Michael, Technical Director of Williams F1, Ross Brawn, Technical Director of Ferrari and Mike Gascoyne, Technical Director of Toyota F1. The event was hosted by the Challenge�s other patron, James Allen, ITV's lead commentator on Formula 1 at the Cass Business School.

Ross Brawn, the engineering brains behind Michael Schumacher�s seven F1 world championships, said �My career in engineering started as a youngster because of an enthusiastic father and a Meccano set. �F1 in Schools� takes the idea to another level and contributes enormously to the education and enjoyment of these young people. There is such a broad range of disciplines along with the need to be part of a team within a competitive environment. You can see the sheer enthusiasm they have and it is great that all this enthusiasm is channelled into engineering and Formula One. These are our engineers of the future and our future is engineering��.�

Student Scholarships at the City University, London

During an inspiring evening, F1 in Schools� new education business partner City University, London, announced that it would award six engineering scholarships annually to the Challenge�s International World Champions - an award worth in excess of £250,000.

Bernie Ecclestone, the CEO and Chairman of Formula One Management, said, �We are delighted to be supporting F1 in Schools. It is extremely important to our sport to encourage young people to enter the world of high-performance engineering. F1 in Schools is a truly global challenge, which meets all the objectives of our business.�

Challenge patron Sam Michael said: �The level that they�ve gone to, looking at things like manufacturing techniques, CAD/CAM, CFD, studying levels of friction � it�s fantastic that kids of 12 years old are looking at that sort of thing.

It puts the awareness of Formula 1 into schools at an early stage.�

F1 Factory Tours for Winners!

As part of it�s support of the Challenge, the winners of the 2005 F1 in Schools Technology Challenge will be invited to the Williams F1 factory in Grove to see how a real F1 team operates.

�There will be a series of four presentations from myself, the chief designer Jorg Zander, chief aerodynamicist Loic Bigois and head of CFD, Nathan Eagles,� said Michael.

�In between there�ll be a tour of the factory and all of the manufacturing plant, race and test teams and sub-assembly groups so they can see how things are designed and built.

And then finally there will be a tour of the museum so they can see a bit of the history of Williams.

So we hope it will give them an insight into what it�s like to actually design a Formula 1 car.�

With new opportunities arising thanks to the support of Formula One Management and from the Challenges� new patrons, F1 in Schools is looking forward to its best ever championship season.

Our New Brand Launch

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:07:16 GMT

The evening of Tuesday 22nd November saw the exciting launch of our new Brand: F1 in Schools, The Formula One Technology Challenge.

The event was held at the Cass Business School, part of City University, in London, and was a huge success. The Challenge was relaunched following an agreement with, Formula One chief, Bernie Ecclestone�s Formula One Management, which grants F1 in Schools the right to use the new, specially designed livery and trademark-protected logo.

�We�re delighted to be supporting F1 in Schools� Ecclestone said �It�s extremely important to our sport to encourage young people to enter the world of high- performance engineering. F1 in Schools is a truly global challenge which meets all the objectives of our business�.

More Regional Winners for SE England and Central England

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:10:32 GMT

Congratulations to Armadillo from Woodhouse College in London and Team Cobra from Bournville School in Birmingham for winning the 1st Place Overall Postion in thier Regions.

Both teams will represent thier Regions in the National Finals at Autosport International, to be held in January, along with Team Firestarter and Team Flu (for Central England) and Team Vengence and Team Bullet (for South East & London) who won either 1st or 2nd Place overall positions in their Age Groups.

The Wild Cats win OVERALL at Jaguar North West Regional Finals!

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:14:49 GMT

Congratulations to team Wild Cats from St Aidan's county High School in Carlisle for winning the overall winners title for our North West regional event as well as coming first in their 11-14 age category, the fastest D-TYPE Car AND TMP brief for their fantastic team t-shirts. You could even say the were Grrrrrrrrr...reat!

Other winners going through to the National Final with Wilds Cats will be Team Tuscan from Lytham St. Annes high School & Technology College. Watch out for when they 'strike' at Nationals!

F1 North East Yorkshire & Humberside Regionals 2005

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:25:10 GMT

Congratulations to Team Magpie from George Stephenson School in Newcastle and Team Flaming Fury from Ridgewood School in Scawsby, Doncaster for winning the Overall Titles at their regional finals.

Both Teams will represent their region at the National Final at Autosport International 2006 along with Team Streetracer and Team Venom from King Edwards School, Morpeth and the Bradfield Panthers from Bradfield School, Sheffield and the Red Hot Honeyz from Issac Newton School, Hull from the Yorkshire and Humberside Regional Finals.

Registration Closed

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:27:35 GMT

Registration for this Season has now closed.

Registration for the 2006/07 Season will open in April however if you would like to register for information about the Challenge between now and then please click on the link below..

http://www.f1inschools.co.uk/contact.asp

Registration Closes @ 5pm TODAY!!!!

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:29:30 GMT

We have decided to keep registration open for 1 final day! Teams have until 5pm TODAY to register for the 2005 Regional Finals.

If you haven't already done so REGISTER NOW...

Website Competition 2005

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:34:14 GMT

If you have built a Website to support your entry in this Seasons F1 in Schools CAD/CAM Challenge, then you are also eligible for the Website Competition!

The ARKom Website also provides resources and information on how to construct a F1 in Schools Team Website.

To enter go to http://www.ARKom.co.uk and look for the special F1 in Schools link.

The entry requirements for the BEST TEAM WEBSITE are as follows:

1 website entry per team - each team MUST have entered their team in the Challenge and attended a regional final in 2005.
enteries MUST be made via ARKom's website.
DEADLINE for enteries is Tuesday 6th December 2005.
ARKom will judge the Websites and the top three website and their teams/designers will be invited to the National Final on the 12th of January 2005 for prize giving.
All Websites MUST be live/on-line on the date of entry. No enteries will be accepted on CD-Rom.

Good luck!!!

Newsletter, Issue 8, 2005

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:38:16 GMT

The Autumn newsletter is now available for you to download. The registration deadline has been extended until 21st October 2005 so if you haven't already done so, get registered NOW......

This terms issue also includes a map showing the locations of all the upcoming Regional Finals. Download by clicking the link below.

Newsletter- Issue 8, Sept 2005 click here to download

Team Registration Deadline Extended

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:41:55 GMT

The team registration deadline has now been extended until the 21st of October 2005.

Thanks to all those who have registered teams so far. We will be writing to you shortly to confirm your attendance and with your date for attendance to your event.

If you have not yet registered then please do it NOW, after the closing date we will be busy preparing for regional finals and will not be able to process registrations after that date. Don't forget you can log back into your team register and amend any detials once registration has closed.

This year we will also be sending details of your regional final and ask you to confirm of your attendance via our website, so it is vital that you provide a valid email address when you register. You should have recieved an email on registeration which validates your email, if you did not recieve that email, then please email us directly at contactus@f1inschools.co.uk.

Register your team for this season NOW!

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:43:54 GMT

The DEADLINE for team registration is fast approaching, please register your teams by the 16th September 2005.

We hope you all had a lovely summer and are rested and ready for a new term. We have been preparing for the up and coming regional finals and team registration.

If you have not already registered your team(s) for the 2005-06 season, then please register them NOW and go to http://www.f1inschools.co.uk/registration/default.asp.

Imagineering away!

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:45:31 GMT

Thousands of children, young and old, raced F1 in Schools cars over the bank holiday weekend. Coventry Schools competed for the Coventry City College F1 Trophy and did lots of imagineering at the Town & Country Festival.

Yet another successful Imagineering Fair at the Town and Country Festival passes, with over 2000 F1 races counted down on our minature Grand Prix track! This year as well as the many visitors to the show, we had Bluecoat School, Foxford School, Westwood School and Cardinal Wiseman School, all from the Coventry area competiting for the City College Coventry Annual Trophy for 2005.

All the schools, fort hard and fast with their varied designs, how ever it was was Cardinal Wiseman's - Car 1 raced by Kieran Harrington a budding engineer (and a wizard on the computer) who won the trophy.

The rest of the show was exeptional, with a variety of hands on activities and displays from big names in engineering such as IMI, CAT and Jaguar Cars. Jaguar Cars had a series of vehicles on display including the a prototype of the new XK.

The new XK is certainly inspiration for any designer or engineer, take a closer look for yourself on Jaguar Car's website http://www.jaguar.co.uk/uk/en/vehicles/concept_cars/overview.htm it really is rather lovely! Swoon swoon.

Also, some of Jaguar Car's engineers where on hand to give our F1 in Schools teams some advice on the design and aerodynamics of their cars. All in all it was great, and the weather was excellent too!

We're off to the Imagineering Fair....

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:51:05 GMT

... this weekend at the Town & Country Festival at the NAC in Coventry. For the second year running we are partnering with City College Coventry to run our Grand Prix track at the show.

City College Coventry have organised for 10 teams from schools across Coventry to come and run their cars in an inter-school competition over the three days of the show from Saturday the 27th of August to bank holiday monday the 29th of August.

The Imagineering Fair (http://www.imagineeringweb.co.uk/) its self, provided kids with an insight into the fascinating world of engineering and manufacturing through fun, hands-on activities.

We will be there at the show all weekend so if you need somewhere to race your CO2 driven cars, then please bring them along. We'll have plenty of cartridges, as we get through a few thousand at this show!

See http://www.townandcountryfestival.org.uk/ for more detials regarding the Town & Country Festival.

Singarepore's 1st National Final as F1 in Schools takes off!

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:55:36 GMT

Singapore had there first National Final on 27th of July at Ngee Ann Polytechnic in Singapore.

Ngee Ann Polytechnic is one of Singapore�s leading institutions of higher learning and a fantastic back drop for these fast moving D-TYPE vehicles.

The Overall Winners were Tampines Secondary School, Team Xeto 2, who's car acheived the second fastest car at the event to first place winners Team Swiss Heavyweight from the Swiss Cottage Secondary School.

Other awards won included the Best Engineered car won by Pioneer Secondary School with their car Flash A and the Best Team Marketing and Sponsorhsip award went to Henderson Secondary School.

The Teams and their cars look very impressive and the teams coming to the International will make their presence felt. If you want to have a look at the competition, in both senses then go to http://www.np.edu.sg/me/F1.htm

Loughborough University's Student F1 team

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:59:45 GMT

On the same weekend as the British Grand Prix, Loughborough University took part in Formula Student.

Steve Walker (a former F1 in Schools graduate) and his fellow team mates competed with an excellent design which was ranked in the top 10 of UK Universities entered.

The reason we are interested in their achievements is not only because Steve is involved in the team but also due to the fact that Loughborough University will be hosting one of our up and coming events in the autumn. A number of their students will also play a key part in helping to run our F1 in Schools Central England regional final, where their Formula Student car will be on display.

Loughborough�s Formula student team will help by giving tours of their Automotive and Aeronautical Engineering department where the students will have the opportunity to view their extensive range of engineering and computing laboratories, and experimental facilities. The team will also have a hand in judging at the F1 in Schools event and seem more than qualified as they have just been through a similar process with their single seating racing car.

If any other Universities or Formula Student teams are interested in helping us then please contactus@f1inschools.co.uk

Canadian's take 1st place at Formula Student Final

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:03:02 GMT

Toronto University took the overall Class 1 Winner's crown at the 2005 Formula Students Final in Bruntingthorpe.

Formula Student is a competition aimed at University students. Each team must design, build, race and market a single-seater race car. With one past F1 in Schools competitior already competing in Formula Student we hope to see many more over the years.

This years Formula Student final was a huge success with close to 100 teams competing from Universities and Colleges across the world. There where some amazing designs and a buzz very similar to that found in the F1 in Schools pit's.

Each teams car was put through a range of tests including a straight line acceleration test and an endurance race. The teams also had to give a number of verbal presentations to a board of judges.

The top British Team was the University of Hertfordshire who finished 7.

4x4 in schools a new challenge

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:05:37 GMT

Denford Ltd. and Land Rover (part of the same group as Jaguar) are launching a new educational competition this week. The competition is called 4x4 in Schools and is open to school students in Key Stage 4.

The Challenge involves designing and building an �Off-Road� vehicle which can be driven around an obstacle course by a student via remote control. The vehicles use electric motors to power all four wheels and can climb at angles close to 45 degrees from the flat.

The course consists of steep gradients, rough surfaces, tight corners and pools of water. Each team must also produce a portfolio and make a verbal presentation to a group of judges. All of this adds up to a very competitive event. With the National launch taking place this week here at F1 in Schools we can't wait to see the teams designs.

For more details on the 4x4 in Schools Challenge why not visit www.4x4inschools.co.uk

The E-Newsletter

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:07:22 GMT

The Summer Term Newsletter is now available to download, giving you the chance to see what�s happening in the world of F1 in Schools.

In this terms Newsletter:

How you can earn a Duke of Edinburgh Award with the work you�ve already done for the Challenge
The lowdown on some of the 2005-06 Regional Final venues
And plenty more!

Simply click on one of the download buttons below and print of as many copies as you like.

Summer Term Newsletter (Low res) click here to download

Summer Term Newsletter (High res) click here to download

Imagineering Success

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:11:40 GMT

The 3rd South West Imagineering Fair was a resounding success yet again, despite the weather!

From the 1st-4th June F1 in Schools in association with Avon Vale Training ran a track at the Imagineering Fair which is now a very valuable part of the Royal Bath and West show held at Shepton Mallet show ground each year..

The Imagineering Fair is run by a charitable foundation set-up to enthuse students about engineering. F1 in Schools along with the REME, Rolls Royce, Airbus, RAF, John Cabot Technology College, WEAF, Fleet Air Museum and a number of other engineering organisations and colleges had stands in the Imagineering tent, all running free hands-on activities and displays for the general public.

Those people who attended the event had the opportunity to make, test and race their own D-Type car thanks to Avon Vale Training who kindly brought their router, wind tunnel and track along to the event.

Everyone who attended seemed to have a great time and we hope that some of them will get invovled in the Challenge in the future.

Photo's (top to bottom):The entrance to the Imagineering Fair's tent

General public racing on the Avon Vale's Grand Prix track

Lanuch aeroplanes off an model aircraft carrier on the Fleet Air Museum Stand

2005/06 R-Type rules are released

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:13:34 GMT

The R-TYPE rules have now been released. So download your copy from the rules and regulations page today.

The rules for ALL the classes are now downloadable from this site. Make sure you and the rest of your team read them carefully and get refining your designs. Click here to go to the rules page

R-Type Rules & Regulations 2005-06 Please be aware the rules and regulations regarding the R-Type sidepods are still being discussed by the rules committee. Please also note: It is the team�s responsibility to check for amendments to the rules, but we will do our best to make all teams aware of any changes, at the very latest by the 1st September 2005.

The Imagineering Fair

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:15:32 GMT

From the 1st-4th June 2005 the F1 in Schools in association with Avon Vale Training will be at the Imagineering Fair at the Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset.

If you are part of a team and want to test your latest design on Avon Vale�s track and wind tunnel then drop us an e-mail at contactus@f1inschools.co.uk. For the first two teams who contact us before the 21st June 2005 we can organise free entry to the show.

If you want something to do over the half term holiday then why not visit the Royal Bath & West show and pop into the Imagineering Fair which is packed with hands on activities.

If you are interested in attending the fair then you can download the Imagineering flyer from the bottom of this page, and please do come and visit the F1 in Schools stand.

Imagineering Fair flyer click here to download

2005/06 Rules are released

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:17:41 GMT

The D-TYPE, Apprentice Class and TMP rules are all downloadable from this website however the R-Type rules have not yet been released.

With the D-TYPE, Apprentice Class and TMP rules now downloadable from the website along with the teachers guide, teams can now start to refine there intial designs. Click here to go to the rules.

The R-Type rules have not been released yet, as the rules committee are still discussing some of the finer points. This fine tuning will help to clarify some of the confusions of last season.

Don't forget to register your online for the 2005-06 season. (Online registration can only be completed by a teacher or supervising adult.)

Team Registration is Open

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:19:12 GMT

Team Registration for the 2005-06 F1 in Schools Challenge has now opened. If your part of a team make sure that your Teacher or Supervising Adult has registered you online.

Once you have registered a team you will be sent confirmation of your registration via e-mail. Also included in the e-mail will be your username and password.

Once you have your password you can log into the �registered teams� section. Allowing you to change team information at the click of a button. Please do login at least once as you will need to enter students names.

The Website Gains New Sections

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:31:49 GMT

The F1 in Schools website has grown again with the introduction of two new sections.

We have now opened the Case Studies section of the site and there are five case studies �hot off the press� for you to look at. We are hoping to have a wide range of case studies and this has started well with two teachers, a past competitor and two accredited manufacturing centres having their say about the Challenge. Click here to go to Case Studies.

Also now available on this website are example portfolios. With a variety of team�s work from the past three national finals this resource is well worth a look. There are also a set of questions on the portfolio�s page to get you thinking about what makes a good portfolio. Click here to go to past teams portfolio's.

The website has been undergoing a lot of development recently and we are hoping to keep this constant improvement moving. If you have any comments with regards to the website then please don�t hesitate to contact us.

Team Registration Delayed

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:24:21 GMT

The opening of Team Registration for the 2005-06 JF1 in Schools Challenge has been delayed until Tuesday 12th April 2005.

The 2005-06 Challenge rules have altered registration slightly. Due to this theF1 in Schools have decided to move the opening of team registration back to Tuesday 12th April 2005. This delay will allow alterations to be made to the team registration system.

This delay should not stop any teams progress for the 2005-06 Season, as the rule changes are small. So keep engineering.

Prize Draw

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:27:02 GMT

The prize draw for returned questionnaires took place last week at the F1 in Schools HQ.

There were 64 returned questionnaires, which were all put into a prize draw and the winners prizes were sent out last week.

Prize draw winners are listed below, if you are on the list and haven�t received your prize then please contact us and we will try to find an alternative one.

Finally, thank you to all those who returned their filled-out questionnaires. You may not have won a prize but the feedback is vital to the improvement of the Challenge in the 2005-06 Season.

Photo: Drawing the prize winners of the 2005 prize draw

F1 in Schools Prize Draw Winners 2005

Andy Mair, Chatham House Grammar School for Boys

Hugh Buzza, Cleeve School

Glyn Morgan, Clough Hall Technology School

Brian Davies, Coquet High School

Julian Meek, Devonport High School for Boys

Bryan Hunter, Dunmurry High School

P. Ames, Eggbuckland Community College

George Davidson, Foxford School and Commuity Arts College

Gary Lewis, Hall Mead School

John Gregg, Hilbre High School

Peter Hill, Isaac Newton School

Alex Shaw, Leigh City Technology College

Geoff Woolley, Nottingham High School

Bob Blincow, Park Community School

Jane Morris, Phoenix School

Mike Langdon, Richard Hale School

Phillip Cain, Robert May�s School

Christopher Clarke, Sackville School

David Milnes, Salendine Nook High School

N Bromhead, St Aidans CE High School

T Yarrow, St Aidans County High School

Mark Holgate, St Anthony�s Girls� School

Helen Hughes, St Joesph�s RC High

Alan Mayfield, Temple Moor High School

Brian Conway, The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School

Carl Webb, Tomlinscote School

Andy Samuels, Wednesfield High School

Wendy Dunt, Whitstone Technology College

K Baker, Woodlands Community School

MP Barry Gardiner visits St. Mary's Grammar School

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:21:54 GMT

On Friday 4th March 2005 Under Secretary of State Barry Gardiner visited St Mary�s Grammar School Magherafelt.

After a brief tour of the School he was introduced to the students from St Mary�s Grammar and St Patrick�s who competed in the 2004-05 F1 in Schools National Final.

The teams showed Mr Gardiner their team portfolios and the cars that they raced at the National Final. The Minister said: "I am delighted to have this opportunity to visit St Mary�s and see the award winning designs created by its pupils and the pupils of St Patrick�s College.��

Mr Gardiner praised the success that both teams had enjoyed and wished Hurricane II all the best when they go on to compete at the International Final in Birmingham.

Once the Minister had finished viewing the student�s work he commented: "It is good for pupils to demonstrate their talents in these type of skills and explore career opportunities in subjects such as engineering, science and technology and design. The Formula One in Schools Challenge provides this opportunity and presents engineering in a fun and positive way."

Winners Celebrate in Dorset

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:29:12 GMT

After the heat at Blandford School in Dorset on 7th of March, both Highcliffe School's Team Blast and Twynham School Team Twynam Racing are celebrating their win of the overall age group winners award's sponsored by Flight Refuelling.

For the first heat in dorset and for many of the schools the first time they have entered a car into the challenge the standard was high. The next step for all these teams is to re-design their cars and work on their sponsorship, portfolio and their verbals presentations.

Sally Wilson, Head Teacher of Blandford School said ' We are very pleased and honored to be hosting the forst Dorset Heat at The Blandford School' so much so they have offered to host it again next year.

Thank you to all that organised the heat, Gerry Bishop of Flight Refuelling, Colin Eaton from Dorset LEA and Head of technology at Blandford School, Charles Ellis and to all the students and apprentices that helped run the event.

A special thanks to all the competing teams and their teachers for getting involved, hopefully we'll see you at the South West Regional final this season to.

Dorset Feels the Heat

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:33:43 GMT

As the Formula 1 winter testing comes to a close the testing for the Jaguar F1 Team in Schools Challenge is just beginning. Over 50 students representing schools from the Dorset area will be racing their model C02 powered cars in the first Dorset heat.

The event will be taking place at Blandford School, in Blandford Forum on Monday 7th March. This heat is one of many being run across the UK, launching the Jaguar F1 Team in Schools 2005-06 Season.

Each team has been working on their car and putting together a portfolio to impress the Judges for the last few weeks and now they get the chance to race for the first time this season.

Heather Hawthorne, Jaguar F1 Team in Schools National Project Director said, "Jaguar F1 Team in Schools is very proud to support these events whenever possible. It is always an encouragement to see heats taking place across the country, as it is a superb way of enthusing students about engineering as well as encouraging them to take part in the National Challenge."

The heat has been organised by Gerry Bishop of Flight Refuelling, Colin Eaton from Dorset LEA and the Head of Technology, Charles Ellis of Blandford School.

Prizes sponsored by Flight Re-Fueling are being awarded for the Fastest Car and 1st place in each age group for 11-14 year students and 14-16 year old students.

So why not organise a heat in your region and get your season off to a flying start!....

F1 in Schools Newsletter (Issue 6)

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:36:38 GMT

The Spring Term newsletter is now available, just follow this link to download it.

If you have any comments on the newsletter please don't hesitate to contact us.

Click the links below to download the newsletter.

Spring Newsletter (Issue 6) low quality version click here to download

Spring Newsletter (Issue 6) high quality version click here to download

Are you on track?

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:39:07 GMT

ARE YOU ON TRACK FOR A NEW WINNING SEASON? Now that the National Final seems far behind us we are planning for the new season, as we are sure many of our F1 in Schools Teams are too.

Many of the teams that make it to the National and International Finals talk of how they started work on their cars now. And whether you�re a first time competitor or a veteran of F1 in Schools it is an essential to start planning as soon as possible especially if your out to win!

Why not download the timeline and start planning your year, just like us!

We are currently planning for the new season and we will be sending out questionnaires to all the teachers who register a team(s) for the Challenge last year, to see how we can improve the Challenge for all involved.

We'll then be moving onto planning the dates for the 2005 Regional Finals and up-dating the rules and regualtions for the two classes of cars - the R-TYPE and the D-TYPE.

Very little will change to the rules for the D-TYPE, with the R-TYPE however expect some changes as we know the rules for the R-TYPE where difficult to follow last season.

We will have the new rules and regulations on the website by the end of March with registration open on the 31st of March.

So teams, while we are working on this, you guy's probably have a never ending list of research possibilities to follow up! So you'd better get designing, to make sure that your on track for this season.

Timeline for 2005/06 Season click here to download

National Final 2005 Winners

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:42:38 GMT

WINNERS OF the F1 in Schools Challenge SHOW ENGINEERING AT ITS BEST Students from St. Mary�s Grammar School from Magherafelt, Northern Ireland were yesterday celebrating at the National F1 in Schools Final at BETT 2005.

After 5 pupils forming �Team Hurricane II� picked up the Overall Winners of the National Final and their 11-14 age group, to guarantee themselves a place in the International Final next season and winning tickets to the next British Grand Prix.

Presenting the overall award was Matt Bishop, Editor of F1 Racing Magazine said: "I was not sure what to expect when I was invited to the F1 in Schools National final. However I�m very impressed at the standard of design and engineering and also the students efforts to gain sponsorship for their own marketing purposes. A thoroughly enjoyable day."

The Fastest D-TYPE CAR award, sponsored by the EEF the manufacturers� organisation, also went to �Team Hurricane II � from St. Mary�s Grammar School.

�Team Falcon� (St. Mary�s Grammar School), post-16 team scooped the Fastest R-TYPE CAR sponsored by The Royal Academy of Engineering.

The Best Engineered Car sponsored by the SEMTA, the Sector Skills council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing was won by �Team Jet Stream� from Woodchurch High School from the Wirral, England (14-16 Age Group).

For a full list of competitors, awards and winners click here.

Website Competition

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:44:48 GMT

Don't forget that our website competition is open to all those who entered a team for this years Challenge. The deadline has been extended to Thursday the 23rd of December 2004, so make sure you enter your website as soon as possible.

To enter go to http://www.ARKom.co.uk and look for the special F1 in Schools link.

The entry requirements for the BEST TEAM WEBSITE are as follows:

1 website entry per team - each team MUST have entered their team in the Challenge and attended a regional final in 2004.
enteries MUST be made via ARKom's website.
DEADLINE for enteries has been extended to Thursday the 23rd of december 2004.
ARKom will judge the Websites and the top three website and their teams/designers will be invited to the National Final on the 12th of January 2005 for prize giving.
All Websites MUST be available on the Internet and live, no enteries will be accepted on CD-Rom.

Good luck!!!

International Final 2004

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:47:29 GMT

School children from all over the world represented their country at the first ever International Final of the Jaguar F1 in Schools Challenge, sponsored by BAE Systems, Denford, Jaguar & PITSCO.

All participants were tasked with designing model Formula 1 cars, using CAD/CAM technology, and powered by carbon dioxide. The cars achieved speeds of up to 80mph! All teams were judged on aesthetics, speed of the car, engineering process and a presentation.

Richard Hamer, Education Partnerships Director for BAE Systems, who attended the event said "A key objective for BAE Systems is to encourage engineering amongst young people. The standard and quality of the teams� designs is a measure of the success of the F1 Challenge in achieving this objective. They�ve all worked extremely hard and deserve many congratulations."

The event was attended by leading industry figures from BAE Systems, Jaguar Racing and Denford amongst others.

F1 in Schools is an initiative aimed at increasing the profile of engineering amongst school pupils. Mike Beasley CBE, Patron of F1 in Schools commented "The challenge is a fantastic opportunity for young people to experience the excitement of the engineering industry, it really helps students to make an informed choice about their future."

The World Unites to find the best young international F1 engineer

F1 in Schools - f1contactuslist@denford.co.uk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:50:01 GMT

Winning young engineers from all over the world will compete for the ultimate title of International Champions at the International Final of the F1 in Schools CAD/CAM Design Challenge on 5th October.

They have already successfully competed in National Finals in their home countries and now face the International competition and Judges from 13 countries including Australia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Korea, Portugal, South Africa, Thailand, UAE, USA, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

As well as racing their model car, teams will be judged on safety, aerodynamics, aesthetics, engineering, quality and accuracy of manufacture, race times and presentation skills. All judges are from industry or education, representing the sponsors and partners of the Challenge from each country. These �real-life� engineers give the students a true professional perspective on their finished designs.

Each country has run their own National Championship over the past year where over 3,000 teams took part worldwide. The 13 National winning teams have now been invited to take part in the UK based International Final, to be held at the home of the Jaguar S-TYPE in Castle Bromwich, Birmingham.

Andrew Denford, F1 in Schools Founder and Chairman said

"After 4 Championship Seasons in the UK and the increasing number of countries taking part in this challenge world-wide, it is fantastic to see the students come to compete in the UK. We are very much looking forward to seeing all the teams and their car designs"

Mike Beasley CBE, Patron of F1 in Schools, enthused

"The Challenge is a fantastic opportunity for young people to experience the excitement of the engineering industry, it really helps students to make an informed choice about their future."

The International Overall Winners will receive a large chrome Jaguar Leaper Trophy to take back to their schools and individual prizes courtesy of Jaguar for all winning team members.