Bolton pupils revved up for tech careers
A trip to the world-famous Silverstone racetrack gave pupils at Eden Boys’ School, Bolton an insight in the vast array of STEM and design and technology careers available.
Pupils visited the museum on the site of the famous Formula One racing venue to learn about the circuit’s illustrious history, including Lewis Hamilton’s record for the most wins in the British Grand Prix.
The excited visitors marvelled at the vast array of motor sports vehicles on display and witnessed first-hand the awe-inspiring evolution of technology and engineering. Pupils relived sporting history as they stood within touching distance of classic cars including Jenson Button’s 2009 World Championship winning Brawn GP 001 and the iconic two-time Le Mans winning Porsche 962.
The mood was more sombre as pupils discovered Silverstone’s role in World War II. The circuit is built on the site of a Royal Air Force bomber station, RAF Silverstone, and the airfield’s three runways still lie within the outline of the present track.
One of the most enriching aspects of the trip was learning about the career opportunities available within motorsport. Pupils were given an insight into the vast manpower behind every F1 car, from technical jobs such as mechanic and performance coach, to operational roles such as events management and HR.
In the Tech Lab, pupils investigated the properties of the innovative materials used to manufacture current F1 cars. Motorsports experts explained that in a competitive sport where every gram counts, the industry invests billions of pounds researching and developing new materials. Together, they explored the importance of innovation and engineering to the sport and how advances in technology have led to the development of new compounds of materials such as carbon fibre, titanium and steel.
Of course, a trip to Silverstone would not be complete without a tour around the track itself, and a photo with a mural of Sir Lewis Hamilton, Britain’s most successful racing driver.
Added By: Star Academies | Date Added: 16th Aug 2023 | Posted In: Latest News