The Albyn Green Arrows Formula 24 team has once again made history, securing the title of International Champions for a second consecutive year in the Greenpower International Finals.

After months of hard work, determination, and strategic thinking, the team has demonstrated they are a force to be reckoned with in grassroots motorsport.

On 13 October the Albyn Green Arrows team headed to the International Finals at the legendary Goodwood Motor Circuit in Chichester. The yearly competition is organised by Greenpower Education Trust which is a UK-based charity that aims to encourage young people to become enthusiastic about science and engineering by challenging them to design, build and race an electric car.

A group of 14 pupils across various year groups took part in the kit car competition in which Albyn entered two cars. The team was met with some challenging conditions from the outset…

“We went through many difficulties, from our car using up our battery at a quicker rate than usual, one of our helmets being stolen, to a long red flag bringing one of the races to a complete stop for almost half an hour,” shared F24 Team Captain, Esther (S6). “I am very proud of how well our team handled these challenges, with perseverance and determination everyone stayed together and continued to push through until the end.”

The team fought off tough competition from opponents who had travelled from all over the UK and Europe to race.

Winning international champion status once is an impressive feat, but to do it two years in a row speaks volumes about the Team’s dedication to continuous  improvement and innovation.  Their journey from concept to champion has inspired many others within the school community to take up the sport with the co-curricular club being one of the most popular the school has on offer.

“We have been preparing for this moment for a long time, and due countless hours and huge effort put in by all the members of the team, we won first place! I am so proud of everyone as they have worked so hard and are so deserving of this” Esther reflected.

All of this progress would not be possible without the support of team sponsors, OEG Energy Group and Resonance Asset Management.

Learn more about the Albyn School’s co-curricular offering and unique opportunities by attending one of our upcoming Open Mornings on Saturday 2 November, Friday 15 November or Friday 13 December. Register via www.albynschool.org