This week saw Formula 1 – in collaboration with the British Council – launch ‘Learning Sectors’, a new education programme aimed at inspiring young people around the world to get involved in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects.
The programme’s launch saw local students, teachers and government officials receive a special behind-the-scenes experience at Interlagos over the Sao Paulo Grand Prix weekend, visiting the circuit and meeting with drivers and professionals from across the sport as well as receiving special tours of the paddock and pit lane.
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But how will the programme work, and why is it so important right now? F1.com spoke to Pilar Harris, Social Impact Lead at Formula 1, to find out the answers to these questions and more…
What is the Learning Sectors programme and where will it run?
“For the first time, F1 is partnering with British Council, which is an organisation that delivers education programmes all over the world,” explains Harris.
“Through our partnership, we will be able to reach students across four key locations that we’ve identified as being important – the UK, India, South Africa and Brazil – and the idea is for us to work together to create the kind of content that teachers can use in their classrooms to help teach students about STEM subjects. It’s an F1-themed learning experience that we’re creating together with British Council.”
