F1 in Schools and CERATIZIT UK & IRELAND Forge New Partnership to Enhance STEM Learning

Leading global STEM challenge, F1 in Schools, is delighted to announce a new partnership with CERATIZIT UK & IRELAND, a pioneering force in cutting tool and hard material manufacturing. CERATIZIT UK & IRELAND is now the Official Tooling Partner for F1 in Schools UK. This collaboration marks the beginning of a dynamic partnership aimed at enriching the F1 in Schools competition in the UK with cutting-edge technology and expertise. ​

The F1 in Schools X CERATIZIT UK & IRELAND partnership is poised to elevate the educational experience of students, building on the competition's success in inspiring future engineers and innovators. CERATIZIT UK & IRELAND will supply advanced materials and cutting tools, alongside providing industry insights and mentorship to student teams. This initiative will give participants a unique opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology and gain practical skills in engineering and manufacturing. 

​Tom Milner, UK + Ireland Project Manager at F1 in Schools, commented on the partnership, “We are incredibly excited to join forces with CERATIZIT UK & IRELAND as our Official Tooling Partner. Their commitment to innovation and excellence aligns perfectly with our mission to inspire and educate the next generation of STEM leaders. This partnership will provide our students with unparalleled resources and learning opportunities, significantly enhancing their experience in the competition.” ​

Over the next year, the partnership will focus on integrating CERATIZIT UK & IRELAND’s tools and expertise into the F1 in Schools programme. This includes the development of hands-on workshops, technical support for teams, and the introduction of new learning modules that highlight the practical applications of advanced manufacturing techniques. 

The collaboration will also see CERATIZIT UK & IRELAND’s branding featured at F1 in Schools events, including regional and national finals, creating a strong presence within the competition and showcasing their dedication to supporting STEM education. ​

Tom Milner further added, “The support from CERATIZIT UK & IRELAND will not only help us to continue delivering high-quality educational experiences but will also inspire students to pursue careers in engineering and technology. We are eager to see the innovative solutions and designs that will emerge from this partnership.” 

Tony Pennington, Managing Director for  CERATIZIT UK & IRELAND shared his enthusiasm, stating, “We’re excited to be working with F1 in Schools and to bring our engineering expertise and technological innovation to such a brilliant organisation. F1 in Schools deliver some truly exceptional educational events for students, and you hear of a lot of new engineers who first found an interest in engineering at one of their events. Hopefully our partnership will mean that we can inspire even more students to pursue a career in engineering or technology!” 

The F1 in Schools programme has a long-standing reputation for combining the excitement of Formula 1 with educational excellence. This new partnership with CERATIZIT UK & IRELAND is set to further elevate the programme, offering students unprecedented access to industry-leading technology and expertise, and reinforcing the importance of practical, hands-on learning in STEM education.