STEM Racing (formerly F1 in Schools)
A global STEM competition where teams design, manufacture, brand and race miniature Formula 1-style cars. Open to students aged 9–19 in teams of three to six, through participating schools and national programmes. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from engineering design, project management, technical regulations and multi-stage competition.
Verified information
Competition details can change. Always confirm dates, eligibility and entry requirements on the official organiser's website.
Official website ↗OVERALL COMPETITION LEVEL
Expert Level
6 evaluation dimensions have source-backed automatic scores; 0 dimensions need conflict review.
Competition overview
Key information
Eligible ages
9–19
School level
School-age teams (secondary focus in Ireland; global 9-19 pathway)
Registration method
School or Individual
Competition stages
Team formation and registration, design/build/race regional and national events, progression to world finals
Fee
No single global entry fee published; teams raise sponsorship. Ireland pages note free manufacturing support for registered teams, with optional extra paid parts.
Online / in-person
Hybrid
Dates
Competition timeline
Registration opens
1 Sept 2026
Registration closes
Not yet announced by the organiser
Competition starts
Not yet announced by the organiser
Competition ends
Not yet announced by the organiser
Editorial perspective
Our Take
Global STEM Racing challenge (formerly F1 in Schools). global site states age 9-19 and worldwide competition pathway.
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