[2] CFD software called F1 Virtual Wind Tunnel[3] was designed by Denford Ltd. specifically for the challenge, although teams mostly tend to use other packages such as the Ansys Workbench or Autodesk Simulation suites.

[5] The competition's aim is to introduce younger people to engineering in a more fun environment.

The F1 in Schools World Record was set in 2016 by the Australian team Infinitude and is 0.916 seconds.

[7] After safety issues concerning the use of extended canister chambers coupled with the Launch Energy Recovery System (LERS), the controversial device was banned globally from the 2017 World Finals season onwards, after being innovated in 2014 by Colossus F1.

[8] All components are now manufactured in-house, resulting in a lower overall cost in comparison to the Pitsco produced track that it succeeds.

The World Finals 2020–21 was held as a virtual event in the UK in June 2021 with 43 competing teams.

Scrutineering is conducted within the confines of parc fermé where judges use a series of specially manufactured gauges and accurate measuring tools to check the car's compliance.

[11] Engineering judging The scheduled engineering judging interview session focuses on the application of CAD CAM analysis, CAD data organisation, orthographic drawing, 3D render and use of CNC machining.

Although regulations vary from regional to national to world finals, the basic features, resembling a real F1 car, are consistent.

The front wing can not cover the wheels higher than 15 mm relative to the track surface and must not be physically obstructed by any other components of the car.

To allow for airflow, the front wing must have at least 5 mm of clear air space to any other part of the car or track surface.

Cars also feature side boxes large enough to hold the F1 in schools decal.