Lenovo F1 in Schools 2024 UK National Finals
March 12th - March 14th
Magna Science Adventure Centre
The Lenovo F1 in Schools 2024 UK National Finals will see the top teams from across the nation compete for a place on the F1 in Schools’ podium, and a chance to be crowned our National Champions!
The event is the culmination of an extensive series of F1 in Schools regional finals, which take place across England, Scotland, and Wales from November 2023 to March 2024. Following these localised events, the top teams from each region came together over this three-day event to showcase their work in designing, manufacturing, and branding miniature F1 cars; as well as racing them on a 20-metre racetrack.
If you're competing in the event, you can download all the information you need here (Secondary) and here (Primary).
The event is the culmination of an extensive series of F1 in Schools regional finals, which take place across England, Scotland, and Wales from November 2023 to March 2024. Following these localised events, the top teams from each region came together over this three-day event to showcase their work in designing, manufacturing, and branding miniature F1 cars; as well as racing them on a 20-metre racetrack.
If you're competing in the event, you can download all the information you need here (Secondary) and here (Primary).
What's in store?
Held at the fantastic Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham, this famous former steelworks will make for a spectacular backdrop to the event. Now converted into an interactive educational space with over 100 hands-on science and technology exhibits, the competition will be a celebration of STEM education both on and off the track.
Hosted by the fantastic F1 Esports presenter, Tom Deacon, the competition is sure to packed with fun as we hear from all our teams on the brilliant work that seen them reach the national stage of the competition!
Hosted by the fantastic F1 Esports presenter, Tom Deacon, the competition is sure to packed with fun as we hear from all our teams on the brilliant work that seen them reach the national stage of the competition!
"F1 in Schools has changed my life completely, as through my role, I've improved both my management skills and technical ability and have truly learned what it takes to be a leader in engineering.
Becoming the F1 in Schools National Champions with Golden Motorsports was a dream come true for all of us and has given us the chance to represent the UK at the next F1 in Schools World Finals. Growing up with F1 in Schools has allowed the team to receive scholarships, gain valuable experience in Formula One, and prepare us for our future careers."
Frank Gubars - Golden Motorsports, F1 in Schools 2023 UK National Champions
Event Schedule
Tuesday 12th March Primary Competition |
Wednesday 13th March Day 1: Secondary Competition |
Thursday 14th March Day 2: Secondary Competition |
09:30: Competition opens 10:20: Judging/racing begins 15:30: Awards ceremony 16:30: Competition closes |
09:30: Competition opens 10:20: Judging/racing begins 17:30: Competition closes |
09:00: Competition opens 09:30: Pit display interviews 10:15: Judging feedback 15:00: Awards ceremony 16:30: Competition closes |
Watch all the action from last year's event!
To get a taste for what's in store next March, watch last year's highlights below.
The Categories
Developed to be accessible to all students, and to encourage and progress learning, the F1 in Schools competition is segmented into different categories which are tailored to Key Stages of the national curriculum. These are Professional Class (KS4/5), Development Class (KS3/4), Entry Class (KS3), and Primary Class (KS2).
Development Class
Many teams progress to Development Class from Entry Class, and it is in this category where they really get to grips with Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing, the Enterprise element of the competition, as well as contending with more advanced technical regulations; making it the ideal platform to progress into Professional Class.
Team Number |
Team Name |
School |
Region |
D01 |
Nevis Racing |
Linlithgow Academy |
Scotland |
D02 |
Bishy Racing |
Bishopbriggs Academy |
Scotland |
D03 |
Sterna Racing |
James Gillespies' High School |
Scotland |
D04 |
Celeritas |
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School |
Northeast |
D05 |
SV Racing |
Bede Academy |
Northeast |
Professional Class
The top tier of F1 in Schools, Professional Class is for our expert entrants; teams who have developed and perfected their entries - progressing from Development to our most advanced category (although we always encourage ambition, so you can enter straight away at the age of 11 if you fancy the challenge). Teams in this category are competing for a place at the Aramco F1 in Schools World Finals 2024!
Team Number |
Team Name |
School |
P01 |
Marlin Racing |
Ashby School |
P02 |
Ventura Racing |
James Gillespies' High School |
P03 |
Vortex Racing |
Leith Academy |
P04 |
Monarch |
Boclair Academy |
P05 |
Vega Racing |
Beaconsfield High School |
P06 |
Floreat Racing |
Warwick School |
P07 |
Photon |
The Royal Grammar School, Newcastle |
Primary Class
Starting with folded card chassis', Primary Class introduces students aged 9 - 11 to the principles of engineering, branding, project management and, of course, teamwork. By taking part in this category of F1 in Schools, students have given themselves the best possible chance of growing through the ranks to become one of the UK’s top teams!
Team Number |
Team Name |
School |
Region |
PC01 |
The Speedy Sharbies |
Low Port Primary School |
Scotland |
PC02 |
Turbo |
Low Port Primary School |
Scotland |
PC03 |
Thunder Splitter |
Springfield Primary School |
Scotland |
PC04 |
Genesis |
St Margaret's Primary School |
London North |