Welcome To Team Founders An international STEM competition where teams of students design, manufacture, and race miniature F1-style cars.

WHO WE ARE

About Us

Team Founders is a team of 6 dedicated and ambitious students representing our school in Dubai in the F1 in Schools Challenge. Each team member brings unique strengths across engineering, design, and marketing to this multi-disciplinary competition. United by our passion for innovation and precision, we are working together to design, test, and race a high-performance miniature F1 car. With a shared commitment to excellence, we aim to set a new standard in this global challenge and demonstrate the potential of the next generation of leaders and innovators. Our focus goes beyond speed alone; we’re dedicated to creating an environmentally conscious, high performance car. With roles ranging from Engineering to Enterprise, our team works collaboratively to design, analyze, and race a miniature F1 car that meets the technical and sustainability standards of this global competition. Backed by a shared commitment to excellence, we aim to set a new standard in this year’s challenge, proving that the next generation of innovators is ready to take on tomorrow’s challenges today.

our Car

Team Car

Our car, Talaria, remains under wraps for now, but stay tuned for its grand reveal prior to the World Finals! ⁤⁤Designed by our very own talented and skilled engineer, Raphaël Brice, Talaria is built to meet the toughest regulations and push the boundaries beyond the limits of this competition. ⁤⁤We’re driven to bring home a victory for the UAE. ⁤⁤Exciting times are ahead!

F1 IN SCHOOLS?

F1 IN SCHOOLS?

F1 in Schools is an international STEM competition where teams of students design, manufacture, and race miniature F1-style cars.
 

ENGINEERING PORTFOLIO

1) 2 identical cars
2) Research and design process.
3) Manufacturing quality.
4) Use of CAD, CAM and 3D Rendering

ENTERPRISE PLAN/FACTORS

1) Team identity
2) Marketing/ Social media
3) Sustainability
4) Pit display
5)Project management

VERBAL PRESENTATION

1) Collaborations
2) Innovations
3) Learning Experiences

Your ride start here.

Enterprise Plan/Factors

01. Team identity

team identity is crucial as it shapes our brand perception, reinforces our values, and builds recognition. By clearly defining elements like our logo, colors, and name, we create a strong, cohesive message that resonates with both sponsors and the community.

02. Adjust and install

The pit display enhances our presence at events by showcasing our brand, featuring interactive and visually appealing elements, promoting sponsors, and engaging with the audience, while highlighting our team’s professionalism and commitment to innovation

03. Social media & marketing

Our social media and marketing strategy builds brand awareness, fosters community engagement, and strengthens connections with key stakeholders, leveraging diverse platforms to maximize outreach and impact

04. Sustainability

Sustainability drives our project’s environmental, social, and economic impact, with NIO’s collaboration enhancing community engagement, efficiency, and eco-conscious practices, while nurturing future generations in STEM.

WHY?

Why Choose Us

Our team’s vision is rooted in a profound love for F1 and the drive to channel our specializations in engineering, business, and design into a global platform. By participating in this significant event, we aim to create opportunities for future participants from our school and beyond, fostering a legacy of innovation and lasting impact.

“Our ultimate goal is to become national champions, driven by our aligned values of nurturing future generations, environmental care, and continuous growth.”

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OUR STORY

Story

 Recognizing the talent in our school community, Founders Racing was created making history as GFS’s first F1 in Schools team, to foster excellence within GFS. Providing an opportunity for students to showcase their leadership skills, engineering expertise, and business acumen

Engineering Goals

  • Gain technical experience in manufacturing .
  • Create a Mathematical Model for race prediction.
  • Achieve car weight the 50-gram (lightest allowed).
  • Track time of 1.1 seconds over a 20-meter distance.
  • Focus on precision finishing for better performance.
  • Target a drag coefficient of 0.2 for optimal aerodynamics.

PIT DISPLAY

Ideas for the Pit Display

  • Race on our logo in-game: Showcase an interactive game featuring our logo, drawing audience attention.
  • Car Suspended Display: Present the car in a suspended position, emphasizing its design.
  • Commercials in the Background: Play sponsor commercials throughout the event for continuous exposure.

Positive Impact for Sponsors

  • Brand Visibility: Sponsors’ logos will be prominently displayed on the car and logo, boosting recognition
  • Audience Engagement: Interactive and dynamic displays increase audience interaction and social media presence.
  • Exposure: Continuous display of sponsor commercials maximizes brand reach during the event
  • Alignment with Innovation: Sponsors associate with high-tech, cutting-edge innovation, enhancing their brand image.

Sponsor Benefits

BRONZE

  • Logo on Uniforms
  • Mentioned on Socials
  • Mentioned and explained on Team Portfolios
  • Displayed in Pit Booth

SILVER

  • Everything in Bronze +
  • Mentioned in News publications
  • Feature Post on Socials

GOLD

  • Everything in Silver +
  • Promotional video on Social Media
  • Placement on car
  • Prominent display on Uniform

PLATINUM

  • Everything in Gold +
  • Dedicated Banner at Events
  • Prominent display on car
  • Dedicated speaker at Events