F1 in Schools teams compete in regional competition

News - Mar 19

Last week, two of our Colyton Grammar School F1 in Schools teams, Velocity Raptors and Riptide Racing, travelled to Bath to compete in the regional competition. F1 in Schools is an international STEM competition in which students create a 1:20th scale F1 car and race it against other competitors’ creations.  

There are three possible categories that could have been entered: Professional, Development and Entry and this year, we decided to enter two teams. We entered one team into Entry class and one into Development class. The competition was very strong this year with 14 teams in Entry and 21 in Development class.  

Colyton entered its second ever all girls team into the Entry class this year. ‘Velocity Raptors’, with their distinctive red uniform were nominated for the ‘Future Stars; award with the second fastest car in class. Well done to Imogen T, Sofia M, Keira P, Sophia H and Zola P for their effort and great results.  

‘Riptide Racing’ were entered into Development class, with their sparkling hats. They were nominated and won Best Team Identity and Best Engineered car, also being nominated for Best Pit Display. Amazingly, despite being a young team amongst a large entry list of over 40 teams, ‘Riptide Racing’ came first overall, making them the Regional Champions in Development class. This means that the team have been invited to attend the National competition later this month. Well done to Rosie K, Ben S, Liv W, Joh F, Jas K-M and Emily K and we wish them the very best competing in the National Final.  

Congratulations to both teams on their achievements, dedication and teamwork, and we wish them success in any future races.  

Finally, if anyone as an individual, or as a business, would like to sponsor Riptide Racing as they represent the South West in the F1 National Finals, please contact the school via admin@colytongrammar.com. You will be able to follow the competition live via YouTube, with further details to follow.