40 Year 10 students from All Saints Academy Plymouth (ASAP) have been on an exhilarating trip to the world-renowned Williams Formula 1 headquarters in Oxfordshire. 

This unforgettable experience provided students with a hands-on, immersive journey into the cutting-edge world of Formula 1 technology, engineering, and innovation.  The group participated in an exciting STEM workshop, where they were tasked with creating their own composite nosecone prototypes.  Their creations were then rigorously tested on a state-of-the-art test rig.

In addition to the workshop, the group competed in several adrenaline-pumping e-sports Formula 1 races.  Then to finish off the day, the students were treated to a guided tour of the spectacular Williams F1 museum, where over 50 awe-inspiring Formula 1 cars are on display. 

Scott Simpson Horne, Headteacher at All Saints Academy Plymouth said:

“Visiting Williams F1 headquarters was a fantastic way to strengthen All Saint’s engineering legacy.  The visit has certainly sparked new enthusiasm among our students for pursuing careers in STEM fields, which they will take with them to our January career’s fayre. This year, it looks to once again be the largest school based fayre in the South West with many engineering and technology based employers present. ”

Moira Marder, CEO of the Ted Wragg Trust said:

“It sounds like this was a brilliant trip that not only allowed students an exciting glimpse into the fast-paced world of Formula 1, but also helped them to understand some of the practical applications of the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics they learn about in the classroom.”