Students from Scarborough UTC’s Unity Racing team have achieved remarkable success at the STEM Racing World Finals (formerly F1 in Schools) in Singapore. The team secured third place globally and won the prestigious FIA Scrutineering Award.
For the past three years, Made Smarter Yorkshire and the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority have proudly supported Unity Racing through sponsorship and guidance.
David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire said:
“We must connect our young people with the careers they want and deserve, and the success of Unity Racing is proof of the incredible talent we have in this region.
“To secure a podium finish at the F1 in Schools World Finals in Singapore is a fantastic achievement for this team of students from Scarborough, who represent York and North Yorkshire with pride.
“I was inspired by their drive when I met them last year, and I will continue to cheer them on as they inspire the next generation of STEM students.”
Reflecting on the team’s performance, Mike Pennington, Business Relationship Manager for the Made Smarter Yorkshire Programme, said:
“To achieve third place in a global competition of this scale is an incredible result. It highlights not only their talent and determination but also the world-class innovation happening here in Yorkshire. We couldn’t be prouder to have supported their journey.”
The global competition challenges skills in project management, enterprise and marketing. Teams are judged on portfolios, presentations, and the performance of their cars, making it a true test of both technical ability and professional skills.
Their achievements in Singapore are a clear reflection of their hard work and passion for innovation.
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