Source: REUTERS/RULA ROUHANA
[Saba Sports News] The non-profit social enterprise known as “F1
in Schools” was established over twenty years ago as a global,
multi-disciplinary challenge. In this unique competition, student teams
collaborate using CAD/CAM software to design, analyze, manufacture, test, and
race small compressed air-powered cars modeled after F1 vehicles on a 20-meter
track. The judging criteria for the competition go beyond speed and also
encompass project management, marketing, teamwork, innovation, and
communication. This challenge has been conducted in over 60 countries, engaging
more than 20,000 college students, and aims to provide student groups with the
opportunity to independently design miniature F1 racing models and participate
in competitions. The winning team earns the chance to compete in the global
finals held in Singapore. Similar to F1 racing, the competition has its own set
of technical rules that evolve each season. In the 2023 season, one crucial
requirement is the installation of the Halo system on each team’s car. The Halo
system, made of titanium alloy, provides drivers with enhanced head protection
and has been introduced in F1 since the 2018 season. Its distinctive appearance
has earned it the nickname “flip-flops” among many car enthusiasts.