Allan Glen's Grand Prix - F1 themed maths & physics lesson for schools

From pit stops to data plots, let’s discover the maths and physics behind winning a Formula 1 Championship.

Join our exciting YouTube livestreamed interactive lesson for school pupils.

Your learners will join our “Allan Glen Racing” Formula 1 team as trainee strategy engineers. Using maths, physics, and engineering know-how, F1 strategists play an important role in improving the performance of racing cars and help their team win.

Using real-life race statistics, such as lap times, average speeds, and pit stop durations, pupils will have to make critical decisions based on data. Should you recommend a pit stop for a tire change? How does the car's current speed affect the chances of overtaking?

Finally, their skills will be put to the test as they use their skills to drive their team to victory in the Allan Glen's Grand Prix.

Important Info

Target age: P5 to P7

No additional software is required, laptops, Chromebooks, and iPads will work.

On the day:

• The class teacher will be sent a link to a live YouTube to play to the class.
• School pupils will visit our website, and play along at the same time.
• You don't need to install anything, or prepare anything in advance.

Can't take part live?

• We keep the private livestream available after the lesson, you can watch it on-demand! If you register we'll give your class a shoutout.

Funded by Allan Glen's School Club to promote and support science and engineering education in Glasgow.