American students win the ‘F1 in Schools Championship’
Boring is a word not to be found in Formula One’s dictionary. The sport is not only expanding geographically but with every passing year, its fan following is multiplying by the day. The F1 in Schools Championship comes as a breath of fresh air for fans
across the globe.
2010 marked the 6th edition of ‘F1 in Schools World Finals’ where students from schools around the world displayed their amazing talent for creating miniature Formula One car. Participants from all around the world exhibited great research and
design skills while making their supper cool dream cars. They brilliantly carried the manufacturing and testing work as they prepared to enter this unique competition.
Unitus Racing from United States took the first prize, constituting children from James Madison Middle School, Virginia, and Southeast High School, Florida. This brings the second championship to America which now stands as the only country to have won the
title twice.
The topper group has been granted with the Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy along with the much desirable scholarships to City University, London for Automotive and Motorsport Engineering.
25 talented and devoted teams took part in the event from all around the globe.
Keeping the tradition of Formula One events alive, the prize distribution ceremony was carried with immense extravagance and elegance at the beautiful and festive island of Singapore on Wednesday. The evening was further made special by an array of VIP guests
and Formula One employees who distributed 17 trophies amongst the students which was encouraging not only for the students but also for their parents and teachers.
Other Formula One drivers who were seen sparkling at the eve included Lucas di Grassi from Virgin Racing along with Kamui Kobayashi of BMW Sauber. Other important dignitaries who glorified the event included Hawazi Daipi, Senior Parliamentary Secretary,
who was also the chief guest of the event.
McLaren driver Jenson Button made it the event with cheerful children as he congratulated the winning team and also gave them autographs. During his brief visit due to the hectic schedule right before the race weekend, he was amazed by the sheer hard work
and intelligence of the kids.
Before he left, Button talked to reporters and said, “Wow, it was a long journey for these guys, but I suppose it’s like anything you want to achieve, it is a long journey,” he continued exclaiming, “A lot of people would also say that the journey is the
reward as well. I’m sure it has been for these guys, they have had a great experience designing the car and congratulations to them. I hope they’ve enjoyed this experience and enjoyed their trip to Singapore.”
The CEO of Formula One Group, Bernie Ecclestone also came to visit the exhibition earlier in the afternoon as he has been actively taking part in ‘F1 in Schools’.
F1’s boss said, “It is super, super for the kids, it’s really great and it gets them interested in Formula One and a lot of adults as well are asking what this is all about.”
Before leaving the venue, Ecclestone exclaimed, “It’s magic. These guys will go somewhere, for sure. They get exposure, people know them and they will get a good position.”
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