Has being involved in F1 in Schools changed my life? Definitely!
Formula One racing is about achievement. It’s about how you set a goal and, through teamwork, planning, excellence and hard work, how you achieve that goal. You need exactly the same attributes to be successful in F1 in Schools and, ultimately, successful in life.
My outlook has changed. Previously I’ve had hopes and aspirations for the future but F1 in Schools has taught me how I can make my dreams become reality.
It has taught me the importance of working effectively with others and as part of a team. Within our team we have built unshakeable bonds and we work closely with people from the local community as well as national and international businesses.
Our achievement in F1 in Schools has also made me realise that success comes through hard work and this will be the same for other areas of life, whether personally, academically or in any future career.
This competition has given me something that the National Curriculum never could; the chance to have fun with my friends whilst encompassing every discipline possible; providing me with an invaluable wealth of experience.
It has also given me so many opportunities; Formula 1 is such a high-powered, high-pressure world but being part of F1 in Schools has allowed us to visit team factories, travel the world and be in the pits and garages at Grand Prix’s just minutes before the start of a race.
Taking part in this competition has given me the drive to succeed in life, to get a good job, to meet new people and make new friends. It has made me realise that I can achieve anything that I want to.
I’ve had the time of my life and there’s only more come.
