F1 In Schools
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- F1 in Schools is a competition involving CO2 Dragsters. For more specific information on the balsa "cars" made in this competition see DragsterCO2 DragsterCO2 dragsters are miniature racing cars which are rocket-powered by a carbon dioxide cartridge, pierced to start the release of the gas, and which race on a typically 65 foot track. They are frequently used to demonstrate mechanical principles such as mass, force, acceleration, or aerodynamics...
.F1 in Schools Date Founded: 1999 Founder: Andrew Denford Age Range: 11-18
F1 in Schools is an international competition for school children (aged 11–18), in which groups of 3 - 6 children have to design and manufacture a miniature "car" out of balsa wood using CAD
Computer-aided design
Computer-aided design , also known as computer-aided design and drafting , is the use of computer technology for the process of design and design-documentation. Computer Aided Drafting describes the process of drafting with a computer...
/CAM
Computer-aided manufacturing
Computer-aided manufacturing is the use of computer software to control machine tools and related machinery in the manufacturing of workpieces. This is not the only definition for CAM, but it is the most common; CAM may also refer to the use of a computer to assist in all operations of a...
design tools. The cars are powered by CO2 cartridges and are attached to a track by a thin wire. They are timed from the moment they are launched to when they pass the finish line by a computer.
The cars have to follow specific guidelines (e.g. the wheels of the car must be in contact the track at all times). The cars are raced on an 80 feet (24.4 m) long track with two lanes, to allow two cars to be raced simultaneously.
Software called F1 Virtual Wind Tunnel was designed specifically for the challenge. F1 Virtual Wind Tunnel or F1 VWT uses Computational Fluid Dynamics
Computational fluid dynamics
Computational fluid dynamics, usually abbreviated as CFD, is a branch of fluid mechanics that uses numerical methods and algorithms to solve and analyze problems that involve fluid flows. Computers are used to perform the calculations required to simulate the interaction of liquids and gases with...
(CFD) to simulate air resistance on the "cars" made in the CAD. Despite its name, the style of the competition makes it more similar to drag racing
Drag racing
Drag racing is a competition in which specially prepared automobiles or motorcycles compete two at a time to be the first to cross a set finish line, from a standing start, in a straight line, over a measured distance, most commonly a ¼-mile straight track....
rather than Formula One
Formula One
Formula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The "formula" designation in the name refers to a set of rules with which...
The competition is currently hosted in 26 countries. The competition was first introduced in the UK in 1999. The competition's aim was, and still is, to introduce younger people to engineering in a more fun environment. The competition is held annually, with regional and national finals. The winners of the national finals compete in an international final. There are two categories - D-type (or dragster type) and R-type. There also subcategories for age - D-type 11-14 and D-type 14-16 or R-type 14-16 and R-type 16-18. The main difference between the two is the R-type category allows the use of spoilers and parts added on to the main body whereas the D-type does not.
The current F1 in Schools World Champions (as of 21st September, 2011) are the PentaGliders from Australia from Brooks High School (Launceston, Tasmania). Team Fuga, 2007 World Champions hold the world record time of 1.020 seconds. However, as the World Record can only be set at the International Finals, held annually, this record does not take into account individual country records.
Aspects of the Competition
Rules and Regulations
Most of the rules and regulations concern the balsa wood "cars", and the dimensions and weight they have to be. There are rules for weight, length, height from the track tothe cylinder and wheel dimensions. There is also a rule on team size - at least 3 members, no more than 6.
It is recommended but not compulsory to have a backup car when racing. Before the competition begins each car is measured carefully. If the car breaks any of the rules or regulations then the team is disqualified from the competition.
All of the rules and regulations for the 2010–2011 season can be found at this link.
Racing and Judging
There are three main parts to the finals of F1 in Schools: racing, judging and a presentation given by the teams. Each team is given different times for each different event.In the racing event each team uses their cars to directly race against another team. However, instead of being in the style of a tournament, each team gets three attempts and the best time is recorded (to a thousandth of a second). The current world record time is held by a student team from Malaysia with a car which has recorded a time of 1.083 seconds.". The team with the quickest time in their category wins the event and gets the most points. There is also a time trial event, but instead of the car being launched automatically, it is launched by a member of the team. There are three attempts at this and like the racing the best time is recorded. The time recorded is from when the timer starts to when the car crosses the finish line. The timer is started at random, but a series of warning lights prepare the team member before a light indicated that the timer has started. If the team member sets of the car too early then that go is counted as a false start and the car doesn't launch.
In the judging event judges come the teams allocated space and view a portfolio which has to be prepared by the team as part of the challenge. Teams are marked on designing, marketing and the manufacturing of the car.
The team also has to give a presentation to judges, and they are marked on this too. Each team is given 5 minutes in a regional final and 10 minutes in a national final.
The points are added up and the teams are ranked. The winners either go on to the next finals or in the case of the international finals, become the F1 in Schools champions. There are also additional awards and prizes for runners up, and these are given at the end of the competition along with the ranking: "Tanza Knights, a team from Stellenbosch High School
Stellenbosch High School
Stellenbosch High School is a prestigious coeducational Afrikaans state school in the town of Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa.-Location:...
, South Africa took the Best Sponsorship and marketing award, with Best Newcomer being presented to C2 from Woburn C.I. School in Canada and the Collaborative Team trophy was awarded to Team Hybrid, a joint initiative from Lochgelly High School, Scotland and East Cobb Middle School, USA."
Advertising
Teams are required to create a logo as well as uniforms and other merchandise to market and promote their ideas to a panel of judges.Countries Currently Involved
F1 in Schools is an internationally recognised competition.| Australia Australia Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area... |
Austria Austria Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the... |
Bahrain Bahrain ' , officially the Kingdom of Bahrain , is a small island state near the western shores of the Persian Gulf. It is ruled by the Al Khalifa royal family. The population in 2010 stood at 1,214,705, including 235,108 non-nationals. Formerly an emirate, Bahrain was declared a kingdom in 2002.Bahrain is... |
Brunei Brunei Brunei , officially the State of Brunei Darussalam or the Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace , is a sovereign state located on the north coast of the island of Borneo, in Southeast Asia... |
Canada Canada Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean... |
| China China Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture... |
Czech Republic Czech Republic The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest.... |
England England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental... |
France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
Germany Germany Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate... |
| Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour... |
Ireland Ireland Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth... |
Korea Korea Korea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the... |
Kuwait Kuwait The State of Kuwait is a sovereign Arab state situated in the north-east of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south at Khafji, and Iraq to the north at Basra. It lies on the north-western shore of the Persian Gulf. The name Kuwait is derived from the... |
Malaysia |
| Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in... |
Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west... |
Oman Oman Oman , officially called the Sultanate of Oman , is an Arab state in southwest Asia on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the... |
Portugal Portugal Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the... |
Qatar Qatar Qatar , also known as the State of Qatar or locally Dawlat Qaṭar, is a sovereign Arab state, located in the Middle East, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeasterly coast of the much larger Arabian Peninsula. Its sole land border is with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its... |
| Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , commonly known in British English as Saudi Arabia and in Arabic as as-Sa‘ūdiyyah , is the largest state in Western Asia by land area, constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula, and the second-largest in the Arab World... |
Scotland Scotland Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the... |
Singapore Singapore Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the... |
South Africa South Africa The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans... |
Spain Spain Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula... |
| Thailand Thailand Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the... |
United States of America | United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as the UAE, or shortened to "the Emirates", is a state situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman, and Saudi Arabia, and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran.The UAE is a... |
Wales Wales Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²... |
Greece Greece Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe.... |
2001
F1 in Schools was reported by The Mirror (22 February) and appeared on Blue PeterBlue Peter
Blue Peter is the world's longest-running children's television show, having first aired in 1958. It is shown on CBBC, both in its BBC One programming block and on the CBBC channel. During its history there have been many presenters, often consisting of two women and two men at a time...
in June.
2002
F1 in Schools was reported by The SunThe Sun (newspaper)
The Sun is a daily national tabloid newspaper published in the United Kingdom and owned by News Corporation. Sister editions are published in Glasgow and Dublin...
(27 November), RPM Motorsports (November) and appeared on Techno Games
Techno Games
Techno Games was BBC Television's Olympic Games for robots. It was a spin-off from the hugely successful Robot Wars. The TV series was shown on BBC2 every weekday for a fortnight from the third Monday in March just after Science Week...
on BBC1 in March.
2003
F1 in Schools appeared on HTV News (11 December), BBC NewsBBC News
BBC News is the department of the British Broadcasting Corporation responsible for the gathering and broadcasting of news and current affairs. The department is the world's largest broadcast news organisation and generates about 120 hours of radio and television output each day, as well as online...
Wales (11 December) and BBC 1 Newsround
Newsround
Newsround is a BBC children's news programme, which has run continuously since 4 April 1972, and was one of the world's first television news magazines aimed specifically at children...
(10 January).
2004
F1 in Schools appeared on the BBC Politics Show (10 October), BBC Central News (3 October) and BBC Northern Ireland TV (7 January). An article on F1 in Schools was in the Education Guardian (6 January).2005
F1 in Schools appeared in Newsround (13 January). The programme featured Mathew Hughes, from Welsh team "Atomic Jo's", explaining the F1 in Schools scheme. The interview was recorded at the UK National final in London 2005.Partners
Many companies, educational and professional organisations have sponsored and supported the challenge.| Arkom Limited | Autosport International Autosport International Autosport International is an annual 4 day event motor show catering for both automotive industry professionals and motorsport fans who enjoy following and being close the sport.... |
Avon Vale Training | BAE Systems BAE Systems BAE Systems plc is a British multinational defence, security and aerospace company headquartered in London, United Kingdom, that has global interests, particularly in North America through its subsidiary BAE Systems Inc. BAE is among the world's largest military contractors; in 2009 it was the... |
| Becta Becta Becta was a non-departmental public body ] funded by the Department for Children, Schools and Families, in the UK It was a charity and a company limited by guarantee. In the post-election spending review in May 2010, it was announced that Becta was to be abolished... |
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| Carter | CBI Confederation of British Industry The Confederation of British Industry is a British not for profit organisation incorporated by Royal charter which promotes the interests of its members, some 200,000 British businesses, a figure which includes some 80% of FTSE 100 companies and around 50% of FTSE 350 companies.-Role:The CBI works... |
City University London | Concentration Heat And Momentum Limited |
| Corus Corus Group Tata Steel Europe is a multinational steel-making company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the second-largest steel-maker in Europe and is a subsidiary of Tata Steel of India, one of the ten largest steel producers in the world.Corus Group was formed through the merger of Koninklijke... |
Dassault Systèmes Dassault Systemes Dassault Systèmes S.A. is a leading company specializing in 3D and PLM software.Dassault Systèmes develops and markets PLM application software and services that support industrial processes and provide a 3D vision of the entire lifecycle of products from conception to maintenance to recycling... |
DATA | Denford Limited |
| EEF EEF the manufacturers organisation EEF, the manufacturers' organisation, works with manufacturing, engineering and technology-based businesses in the UK.EEF is the largest sectoral employers' organisation in the UK... |
EMAP education | ETB | FG Wilson |
| Headstart | IMechE | Jaguar Cars | Mr C's Racing Resources |
| Natec | O2 | Pitsco | SEMTA |
| SETNET | Specialist Schools and Academies Trust Specialist Schools and Academies Trust The Specialist Schools and Academies Trust is an independent, not-for-profit, membership organisation with headquarters in the United Kingdom, dedicated to raising standards and achievement in secondary schools in England and internationally... |
TEP | The Industrial Trust |
| The Manufacturing Technologies Association | Royal Academy of Engineering Royal Academy of Engineering -Overview: is the UK’s national academy of engineering. The Academy brings together the most successful and talented engineers from across the engineering sectors for a shared purpose: to advance and promote excellence in engineering.... |
UGS | YINI |
| Make Your Mark | Silverstone Circuit Silverstone Circuit Silverstone Circuit is an English motor racing circuit next to the Northamptonshire villages of Silverstone and Whittlebury. The circuit straddles the Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire border, with the current main circuit entry on the Buckinghamshire side... |
Winners
In the regional finals the winners are divided into age categories 11-14, 14-16 and 16-18 in which there are three podium places each. The winners of each category progress to the next stage of the competition; the national finals. The winner of the national finals compete in an international final. The international final has two runner-up places and the winning team become the "F1 in Schools world champions" Only the final stage of the competition are listed below, however, the full results of each season can be found on the F1 in Schools website.2001–2002
National finals - London, England(UK National finals only)
- 1st Place - Archbishop Temple SchoolArchbishop Temple SchoolArchbishop Temple School is a secondary school, situated in the city of Preston in Lancashire, England. The Associate Headteacher is Mr Pearson of Hutton and its deputy Headteacher is Mr David Battarbee...
, England (14-16 Team). - 2nd Place - George Abbot SchoolGeorge Abbot SchoolGeorge Abbot School is a large state secondary school with Arts College status in Burpham, north-east of the town of Guildford. The school is named after the 17th-century Archbishop of Canterbury George Abbot. Surrey County Cricket Club's Cricket Academy is located in the grounds of the school.The...
, England (16-18 Team). - 3rd Place - South Holderness School, England (14-16 Team).
2002–2003
National finals - London, England(UK National finals only)
- 1st Place - Ramsey Abbey High School (16-18 Team).
- 2nd Place - St Joseph's College (16-18 Team).
- 3rd Place - Archbishop Temple School (14-16 Team).
2003–2004
International finals - Coventry, England(This was the first F1 in Schools competition to have an international final.)
- 1st Place - Team Turbo, Bloomsburg Highschool, USA.
- 2nd Place - Team Flash, St Alban's College, South Africa.
- 3rd Place - Team Thunder Down Under, Collaboration between Cheltenham Girls High and Noosa District State High School, Australia.
2005 - 2006
International finals - BirminghamBirmingham
Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
(The season started 2004, the regional and national finals were held in 2005 and the international finals were held in 2006.)
- 1st Place - Team Stingers, Trinity Grammar SchoolTrinity Grammar SchoolTrinity Grammar School may refer to either:* Trinity Grammar School located in the Melbourne suburb of Kew, Victoria* Trinity Grammar School located in the Sydney suburb of Summer Hill, New South Wales...
, Australia. - 2nd Place - Team Flash, St Alban's College, South Africa.
- 3rd Place - Team Turbo, Bloomsburg Highschool, USA.
2006 - 2007
International finals - Melbourne, Australia.- 1st Place - Team FUGA, Coleraine Academical InstitutionColeraine Academical InstitutionColeraine Academical Institution , styled locally as Coleraine Inst, is a voluntary grammar school for boys, situated in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland....
, Northern Ireland. - 2nd Place - Team Lighting, Blairgowrie High SchoolBlairgowrie High SchoolBlairgowrie High School is a high school in Blairgowrie, Scotland. Blairgowrie High School has almost 900 students from Blairgowrie and the surrounding area.The current Rector is Mr G Miller....
, Scotland. - 3rd Place - Team Mercurial Ace, SMK Convent Bukit NanasSMK Convent Bukit NanasConvent Bukit Nanas is an all-girls secondary school located at Bukit Nanas in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Established in 1899 a few years after rivals BBGS and MGSKL , it is one of the oldest schools in Kuala Lumpur and is widely known as CBN...
, Malaysia.
2007 - 2008
International Finals - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia- 1st Place - Pulse - Devonport High School for BoysDevonport High School for BoysDevonport High School for Boys is a Grammar School and Type 2 Academy, for boys aged 11 to 18, in Plymouth, Devon, England. It has around 1100 pupils. Its catchment area includes southwest Devon and southeast Cornwall as well as Plymouth...
, Plymouth - 2nd Place - Goshawk - Trinity Christian SchoolTrinity Christian School, CanberraTrinity Christian School, founded in 1980, is a private Christian K-12, co-educational school located in Wanniassa in the Tuggeranong Valley of Canberra ACT Australia.-Facilities:...
, ACT, Australia - 3rd Place - Impulse F1 - Barker CollegeBarker CollegeBarker College is an independent Anglican, day and boarding school, located in Hornsby, a North Shore suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 1890 by the Reverend Henry Plume at Kurrajong Heights, Barker is an all-boys school from Kindergarten to Year 9, and co-educational from...
, NSW Australia
2008 - 2009
International Finals - London, England- 1st Place - The Koni Kats - St. David’s Secondary School, Greystones, County Wicklow
- 2nd place - Redline Racing - Trinity Christian SchoolTrinity Christian School, CanberraTrinity Christian School, founded in 1980, is a private Christian K-12, co-educational school located in Wanniassa in the Tuggeranong Valley of Canberra ACT Australia.-Facilities:...
, ACT, Australia - 3rd place - AC Racing - (Collaboration Team), Australia and Canada
2009 - 2010
International Finals - Singapore1st Place - Unitus Racing - USA - Southeast High School (Florida) and James Madison Middle School (Amanda Clark, Mark Nanney, Tony Griffin II, Brandon Miranda, Yatrik Solanki, Niemann Pest)
2nd Place - Zer0.9 - Australia/UAE - The Indian High School, Dubai
The Indian High School, Dubai
The Indian High School is the first expatriate educational institution to be established in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 1957 at which point it was called Bharatiya Vidyalaya by Hemalaka Behn...
and Pine Rivers State High School
Pine Rivers State High School
Pine Rivers State High School is an Australian Queensland state secondary school situated north of Brisbane in the suburb of Strathpine.-Sporting Houses:...
(Vivian Anthony Britto, Sidhant Shetty, Prateek Mahindra, Josh McClennan, Alysha Limmer, Gregory Mills)
3rd Place - Aixtreme Racing - Germany Einhard-Gymnasium Aachen (North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia is the most populous state of Germany, with four of the country's ten largest cities. The state was formed in 1946 as a merger of the northern Rhineland and Westphalia, both formerly part of Prussia. Its capital is Düsseldorf. The state is currently run by a coalition of the...
) (Niklas Bünning, Clemens Cremer, Niklas Hönmann, Leonard Tusch)
2010 - 2011
International Finals - 19th September 2011 - 21st September 2011, Double Tree by Hilton, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia1st Place - PentaGliders - Australia - Brooks High School (Launceston, Tasmania) (Jack Ball, Nathan Clark, Tristan McCarthy, Amy Winter)
External links
- http://www.honda.ie/contentv3/index.cfm?fuseaction=page&pageID=8124&parentID=4115 Honda's F1 in Schools Page
- http://www.itv-f1.com/Feature.aspx?Type=General&PO_ID=34581 ITV Article
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/sci_tech/newsid_2646000/2646357.stm Newsround article
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/devon/teenagers/devonport_cars.shtml BBC Article
- http://web.data.org.uk/data/secondary/competitions.php List of awards, challenges, event and courses related to D&T
- http://www.schoolsnetwork.org.uk/article.aspa?PageId=219899 SST's article on F1 in Schools
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Zif7Y7Cops Australian news article (on the Today Program) on F1 in Schools
- http://www.carkeys.co.uk/news/2004_march/16/2382.asp Short article reporting on the F1 in Schools challenge
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_4170000/newsid_4172100/4172187.stm Short article from Newsround summarising "Atomic Jo's" F1 experience
- http://www.skillsone.com.au/Industry/3/Metals-Engineering/Video/159/0/Re-Engineering-Australia A video on how F1 in Schools is being used to promote engineering in Australia
- http://ruthtrumpold.id.au/f1inschools/ F1 in Schools - Cairo American College
- http://www.draxonic.com Chinese F1 in Schools Website (Team DraXonic)
- http://www.f1inschools.org.au/ Australian F1 In Schools Website
- http://www.f1inschools.de/ German F1 in Schools Website
- http://www.course-en-cours.com/ French F1 in Schools Website
- http://www.f1veskolach.cz/ Czech F1 in Schools Website
- http://www.f1inschools.ie/public/index.html Irish F1 in Schools Website
- http://www.f1inschools.ae/site/default.aspx United Arab Emirates F1 in Schools Website
- http://f1inschools.pitsco.com/ United States of Americas F1 in Schools Website
- http://www.f1inschools.co.za/ South African F1 in Schools Website
- http://www.team-work.ca/F1/F1Main.html Canadian F1 in Schools Website
- http://www.f1inschools.com.sg/ Singapore F1 in Schools Website