Over 70 Jersey Students Gear Up for Exciting STEM Racing Event

More than 70 students from local schools will participate in an exhilarating competition aimed at promoting STEM education. The STEM Racing UK event, previously known as F1 in Schools, is set to take place at Jersey College for Girls on December 10, 2025. Teams composed of three to six students will compete for a chance to secure a position on the national podium as well as a spot in the STEM Racing UK National Finals 2026 in Sheffield.

This competition, supported by Formula 1 and organized locally by Digital Jersey in collaboration with STEM Racing UK, challenges students to design, construct, and race miniature Formula 1 cars. Participants will not only test their engineering skills but also gain valuable experience in project management, marketing, and sponsorship.

Digital Jersey plays a crucial role in facilitating this initiative by providing schools with free access to manufacturing tools, analysis equipment, and racing gear, in addition to expert guidance and mentorship. Tony Moretta, chief executive of Digital Jersey, expressed enthusiasm about the program’s growth: “Our first year of this programme last year was a real success, and I’m pleased that we will have even more secondary school students now taking part under the new STEM Racing umbrella.”

Building on last year’s success, Digital Jersey is introducing STEM Racing Primary, which offers students aged 9 to 11 an opportunity to design and race their own mini Formula 1 cars at a regional event next year. Moretta highlighted the importance of this expansion: “We’re also expanding the programme to primary schools for the first time, giving younger students the chance to explore the basics of engineering by designing their own mini F1 cars.”

The initiative is supported by local technology firm C5 Alliance, which sponsors this year’s event. Moretta emphasized the program’s potential: “This offers a fantastic opportunity for young people to develop vital STEM and business skills in a fun, engaging, and creative environment. With the chance to represent the Island on a national and even global stage at stake, I’m sure the competition event will be incredibly exciting.”

Tom Milner, Project Director at STEM Racing UK, noted that this year marks the second iteration of the STEM Racing event in Jersey, following its launch in 2024. He remarked, “We are delighted to see the competition going from strength to strength with more teams and schools joining us.”

For those interested in attending the regional final in Jersey on December 10, inquiries can be directed to Rebecca Atkinson, marketing and communications manager for STEM Racing, via email at [email protected]. This event promises to be a remarkable showcase of talent and innovation among the island’s young students.