Formula 1's initiative to find the next generation of engineers 'F1 in Schools' has received a record of 68 entries for the finals at the Singapore Grand Prix. The competition is designed to encourage students to enrol in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics [STEM] subjects in schools, while also increasing diversity in motorsport and engineering among underrepresented groups. For 2023 there will be teams from 26 of the 60 countries where F1 in Schools is active, who will compete for victory by racing air-powered cars over a 20m track. These small-scale cars have been designed using Computer Aided Design [CAD] software, and for the first time must incorporate halo structures into the designs. Students aged 11-19 from around the world will compete, with a panel of judges chaired by former Jordan and Jaguar F1 Technical Director Gary Anderson who will mark the teams on project management, marketing, teamwork, innovation and communication to determine the winner. There is also an optional challenge to develop a car nose that can be dismantled and replaced in the quickest time possible. “Formula 1 is incredibly proud of its efforts to introduce young students to STEM subjects through a unique competition,” said Stefano Domenicali, Formula 1 CEO . “F1 in Schools is feeding the passion for these topics among the next generation, as a record number of entries is demonstrating. It’s almost guaranteed that at least one future F1 engineer will be among the students taking part in Singapore.
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