Off The Track

We discuss the implications of teams competing at more than two STEM Racing World Finals, the role of sponsorships, and a review of the rebrand to STEM Racing. Joining us in this episode is Jashan Gill (Aeros Racing, 2024 World Finals), Jenson Galvin (Constellation, 2023 World Finals), James Mitchell (Constellation, 2023 World Finals), Gautam Bose (Aeolian Racing, 2024 World Finals), Matthew Flemi...

STEM Racing will be the new name of F1 in Schools, ending 25 years of the competition using the Formula 1 brand. We discuss the rebrand in this episode. Joining us is Mazen Al Farhan (Clad Racing, 2024 World Finals), Jenson Galvin (Constellation, 2023 World Finals), Rory Kane (Feabhas Racing, 2020(21) World Finals), George Stonor (Evolve UK, 2019 World Champions), Ben Galvin (Ascension, 2019 World...

This is a live Q&A with 2023 F1 in Schools World Champions, Recoil Racing, where we discuss the differences in funding received by private vs public schools, what we as judges look for when judging teams, the biggest surprise we found when judging the 2023 World Finals, and how to stay on schedule. This episode was hosted with a live audience on Discord on 13 January 2024. You can join the Dis...

We brought together judges from every judging category from the 2023 F1 in Schools World Finals to share their feedback from the competition. This episode is hosted by Peter Russell. Peter is joined by David Palfreeman, Holly Roberts, Kim Quaghebeur, James Gurney, and Sorcha Nic Conmara. This episode was recorded in September 2023. Information was correct at the time of recording. Check the regula...

This is a highlight from our January 2024 Q&A session. We discuss tips and tricks on how to optimise your portfolio to make it easier for judges to read, including using charts and diagrams and concise language choices. This was recorded in January 2024. Information was correct at the time of recording. Check the regulations of your competition for the most up-to-date information. For the late...

Project Management is a critical pillar to the success of any team. For F1 in Schools teams, it is a requirement of the competition at the World Finals and in many countries. In this episode, we're joined by experienced project manager and F1 in Schools judge, David Palfreeman, to look at how F1 in Schools teams should execute their Project Management and document it in their portfolios to obt...

Join the Off The Track team for a lighthearted look back at everything that happened in the world of F1 in Schools in 2023 and a glimpse to the future for the competition. Tune in to find out what is on our Christmas wish list for the competition, and also what would happen if we re-entered the competition. This episode is hosted by Ben Galvin (Ascension, 2019 World Finals). Ben is joined by Peter...

Off The Track and The Main Straight, the official F1 in Schools podcast, have joined forces to recap the 2023 F1 in Schools World Finals! In this episode, Tom Deacon is joined by Peter Russell, Nelson Vale (Head of International Operations, F1 in Schools), and the 2023 F1 in Schools World Champions, Recoil Racing: Benno Wörand, Timon Schlenk, Amélie Niessen, and Marleen Stollberg. You can follow R...

Nelson Vale is the Head of International Operations for F1 in Schools. In this episode, we speak to Nelson about his journey from running F1 in Schools in Portugal to working at F1 in Schools HQ, his tips for teams at the competition, and a glimpse at what it's like to work at HQ. Support the future of Off The Track by joining us on Patreon:  ⁠https://www.patreon.com/offthetrack⁠ For the lates...

Testing your F1 in Schools car is an important process in order to understand how your design is impacting your car. Joining us on this episode is Alex Liu (Hydron, 2022 World Champions), Aarav Shah (Nebula, 2020 World Finals), Ethan Cahill (Ionic, 2019 World Finals), Fei Fei Webster (Ascension, 2019 World Finals), and Michael Walker (Precision Racing, 2015 World Finals). Support the future of Off...

The 2023 F1 in Schools World Finals Technical Regulations are here and they bring some of the biggest changes to the competition in years.  Our panel of current and former World Finalists react to the changes in this episode.  Joining us is Alex Nevin (Iris Engineering, 2023 World Finals), Anas Izaryene (Sonic Boom, 2022 World Finals), James Mitchell (Constellation, 2023 World Finals), J...

The spirit of the competition regulation was introduced to the F1 in Schools World Finals in 2019, however 75% of those surveyed by Off The Track believe the regulation is hindering innovation in the competition. On this episode, Michael (Precision Racing, 2015 World Finals) and Peter (Infinitude, 2016 World Finals) are joined by Matt (Constellation, 2023 World Finals) and João (Hydra, 2019 World...

Lead Enterprise Judge, David Palfreeman, and Engineering Judge and 2018 F1 in Schools World Champion, James Gurney, join Michael Walker to discuss their experience of judging the 2022 F1 in Schools World Finals and the areas where teams could have improved. Support the future of Off The Track by joining us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/offthetrack For the latest F1 in Schools news, go to htt...

Support the future of Off The Track by joining us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/offthetrack Hydron are the 2022 F1 in Schools World Champions from Trinity Grammar School in Melbourne, Australia.  Thanks to Ben, Alex, Tim, Andrew, and Will for coming on to discuss their experience with us. You can read more on Hydron at the following links: https://www.offthetrack.net/posts/hydron-crowne...

Competing in F1 in Schools can be intense and high pressure. Wellbeing often takes a backseat during the competition. We're sharing our experiences to kickstart a discussion around wellbeing within the competition. If you need support, seek out the help of a responsible adult. You can also visit these resources: Australia Beyond Blue (https://www.beyondblue.org.au / 1300 22 4636) Lifeline (https:/...

You've finished with F1 in Schools. Now what? We discuss life after the competition in this episode. Joining us on this episode is Michael Walker (Precision Racing, 2015 World Finals), Ben Galvin (Ascension, 2019 World Finals), and Matthew Fleming (Envisity, 2017 World Finals). For the latest F1 in Schools news, go to https://www.offthetrack.net and follow us on Instagram: @offthetrackpodcast Got...

In this episode Michael and Joao discuss the events of the knockout racing and take a dive into the engineering behind the Sonic Boom car in interviews with Florian and Anas from the team. Show Notes:  Penguin Shape: https://cloud.offthetrack.net/s/2qLT9SqP3t27LW4  Coldfusion Car: https://cloud.offthetrack.net/s/c9FzaJztkZsYgBm 

In today's recap episode of Trackside Michael and Joao discuss the trials and tribulations of the track gates and timing, compare the consistency of cars and Markus Vetter's speech to the competitors.

In the first episode of this season of Trackside, Michael and Joao take a look at the somewhat weird and definitely not temperate happenings of the first day of the 2022 F1 in Schools World Finals.

Fundraising, sponsorships and community outreach are critical to the success of an F1 in Schools team.  In this episode, we're joined by 2021 English F1 in Schools Champions, Eclipse , to explore the best strategies for obtaining sponsorships and how to engage with your local community. Joining us on this episode is Javier Gladstone Contioso, Evie Curd, Tom Oliver (Eclipse, 2022 World Finals)...

What goes into a great F1 in Schools Engineering Portfolio? When should you start writing your portfolio? We take a look at everything engineering in this episode of Starting Line. Joining us on this episode is Fei Fei Webster (Ascension, 2019 World Finals), Ethan Cahill (Ionic, 2019 World Finals), Jesse Stevens (Infinitude, 2016 World Finals), and Michael Walker (Precision Racing, 2015 World Fina...

Performing consistently at a high level across all F1 in Schools competition elements will set your team up for success. In this episode we talk to F1 in Schools World Finals judge, David Palfreeman, to break down what teams need to do to score highly in the enterprise portfolios. Riley also shares his tips for teams from his experience competing at the 2019 and 2020(21) F1 in Schools World Finals...

CAD and Technical Drawings are some of the most crucial parts in designing your F1 in Schools car. We talk to current Formula 1 engineer, F1 in Schools alumni and judge, Bilal Yildirim, to see how engineering takes place in the real Formula 1 world. A big thanks to Sonic Boom (2020 F1 in Schools German National Champions) for hosting this episode. Check them out on Instagram ! Starting Line from O...

In a new series from Off The Track, we go back to basics to explore the fundamental areas of F1 in Schools. This is Starting Line. In this episode, we explore Car Design, including taking a look at aerodynamics, manufacturing, wheels, and much more. For the latest F1 in Schools news, go to https://www.offthetrack.net and follow us on Instagram: @offthetrackpodcast Got a suggestion for an episode?...

Off The Track is back for Season 2! We're kicking off this season by talking to the newest F1 in Schools World Champions, Britannia Red, from Robert May's School in England. Thanks to Abi, Amelia, Caoimhe, and Zach from Britannia Red ( @britanniared ) for coming on. Ben, Michael, and Riley from Off The Track also featured on this episode. For the latest F1 in Schools news, go to https://www.offthe...