14th JulyAston Martin Aramco Formula 1 trip
Written Shourya K and Samuel H
On Wednesday, 1st July, members of the Year 9 Formula 1 Engineering Club, which is sponsored by DK Engineering, and a group of aspiring Year 12 Engineers visited the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team Technology Campus in Silverstone.
From the moment we arrived, it was clear this was going to be a special experience. Walking into the main lobby and seeing a full-scale Aston Martin Formula 1 car right in front of us was spectacular. It is hard to describe just how impressive it was to see it up close, knowing the level of engineering and precision behind it. It really brought the world of motorsport to life.
We were given a tour of their incredible factory. Seeing the amount of work that goes into just two cars was genuinely awe-inspiring. Being able to find out more about the materials involved, like carbon fibre, was fascinating, and it was particularly exciting to see the engineering team at work, preparing for the British Grand Prix that was happening later in the week.
Our school was one of only seven invited to the event, which was organised by STEM Racing, who run an F1 Engineering competition for pupils across the globe. One of the most interesting parts of the day was the Q&A session. We heard from the CEO of Maaden (one of the main sponsors of Aston Martin), a number of engineers from the team, and a professor from the University of Warwick, who gave us a clearer idea of the academic routes into engineering. We also heard from ex-F1 driver Pedro de la Rosa, which was incredible.
We took part in a range of activities run by STEM Racing, giving us a better understanding of the design and thinking behind Formula 1 cars. This included designing a model Formula 1 car, where we focused on chassis design and creating a standout livery. So much thought has to go into even the smallest details. We also took part in a reaction-time challenge on the STEM Racing track, with Rithvik Naicker achieving the fastest time of the day - a great moment for everyone!
Overall, it was a thoroughly enjoyable and memorable experience. It gave us a fantastic insight into what working in Formula 1 is actually like and made it feel like an achievable future rather than a distant dream. It is definitely an experience we will remember for a long time.
St Clement Danes physics department is grateful for the support of local Ferrari specialists DK Engineering, helping to inspire our new generation of young engineers.
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