NAA Member News: Liverpool Lifesciences UTC – STEM Racing Team inviting sponsorship from NAA members
The STEM Racing Team is a team of engineering students from Liverpool Life Sciences UTC taking part in the STEM Racing UK competition.
STEM Racing is an initiative endorsed by Formula 1, designed to inspire young people into STEM careers by challenging teams to design, develop, and manufacture a miniature F1 car.
Working in teams of 3-6, we take on defined roles, follow strict regulations, and compete against schools across the country, presenting our engineering work to industry professional judges. We will be using Autodesk Fusion to design and make our car.
Who We Are & Our Future Goals
Piotr (16) – Aspiring aerodynamic engineer aiming for a degree apprenticeship in Formula 1, ideally with McLaren.
Lily (16) – Aiming to study aerodynamics at Sheffield University, partnering with McLaren Formula 1 Team.
Poppy (16) – Aspires to begin a degree apprenticeship in mechanical engineering.
Heather (16) – Aiming to pursue an aerospace engineering degree apprenticeship with the RAF.
Jakub (16) – Plans to study civil engineering at university.
As a team, we are united by a passion for engineering, problem-solving, and real-world innovation, qualities we are putting into practice through STEM Racing.
What We Want to Gain From This Project
By taking part in STEM Racing UK, we aim to develop a wide range of valuable and relevant skills for careers in engineering. The project allows us to design and improve a miniature Formula One car using professional computer-aided design software while applying real engineering principles such as physics, aerodynamics, and modern manufacturing techniques. We also learn to work within strict technical regulations, which reflects the challenges faced by engineers in Formula One.
Working as a coordinated team helps us strengthen our teamwork abilities and our understanding of project management. We learn to collaborate effectively, take on clear roles, and manage budgets, deadlines, and documentation throughout the development process. The presentation stage of the competition also strengthens our communication skills as we explain and justify our engineering decisions to the judges.
The project also helps us develop important business and enterprise skills. We are responsible for finding sponsorship to support our development costs, creating professional relationships with industry partners, and building a strong team identity. Through these experiences, we gain a better understanding of how engineering projects operate within a wider business environment.
Taking part in the competition also supports our future career development. Because STEM Racing is endorsed by Formula One, it provides national recognition and visibility within the engineering and motorsport industries. Feedback from experienced professionals gives us valuable guidance and early networking opportunities, helping us prepare for future apprenticeships, university applications, and engineering careers.
Why We Are Looking to the Northern Automotive Alliance
STEM Racing UK provides teams with the opportunity to display sponsorship branding on their cars in a similar way to real Formula One. As a team connected to the Northern Automotive Alliance, we believe that working with organisations within the Alliance would benefit both sides. Sponsorship would allow us to develop a more advanced and competitive car, while your company would receive visibility at national events attended by schools, educational leaders, and professionals from across the automotive and engineering sectors.
Supporting our team shows a commitment to developing the next generation of engineers and highlights your organisation’s interest in education, innovation, and future skills. It also offers national exposure and positions your company as a positive and forward-thinking contributor to young talent in the industry.
If you want to help us on our journey in any way, please e-mail our engineering tutor, Dan Howard, d.howard@lifesciencesutc.co.uk
