Unity Racing Announces Exciting Changes for the 2024/25 STEM Racing Season
After an exhilarating and challenging experience at the 2024 Aramco F1 in Schools World Finals in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Unity Racing has set its sights on another shot at glory in the 2024/25 STEM Racing season. The team competed against 55 teams, earning a solid 10th place finish and securing the joint 7th fastest car in the world, alongside two prestigious awards—Best Pit Display and Best Digital Media. While the team didn’t walk away with the top prize, they are more motivated than ever to return and perform even better next time.
New Look, Same Determination
For the 2024/25 season, Unity Racing will be returning with a bold new look. Although the name remains the same, the team will introduce a new logo and fresh team colors designed to help them stand out in the competition. This new identity reflects the team's commitment to evolve and give themselves the best chance to qualify for the World Finals again in 2025.
A significant change to the team’s structure has also taken place. With Matiss stepping down from his role as Team Manager to focus on marketing, Unity Racing's Jack Metcalfe, the team's lead Design Engineer takesover as the new Team Manager. Jack’s deep understanding of the competition and its demands makes him the perfect fit for this key role. Alongside him, Ryan Gharib will continue as Project Manager, while also lending his expertise as a Design Engineer, working specifically on the car's new wheel system.
To further strengthen their capabilities, Unity Racing is excited to announce that Alistair Lamberton will be joining the team as their new Graphic Designer. Alistair comes from Burnout Racing and brings a fresh perspective that will be crucial in defining the team’s new visual identity.
The Team Line-Up:
- Jack Metcalfe – Team Manager, Lead Design Engineer
- Ryan Gharib – Project Manager, Design Engineer
- Billy Fields – Technical Specialist
- Alistair Lamberton – Graphic Designer
- Matiss Gribuska – Marketing & Sponsorship Manager
Upcoming Competitions
Unity Racing's first event of the 2024/25 season will take place on 7th February at the York STEM Centre for the Yorkshire & Humber Regional Finals. The team is aiming to win this regional competition and secure a spot at the 2025 UK National Finals in March, which will be held at the Magna Science Centre in Rotherham.
In addition to the new team structure and upcoming competitions, the competition itself is now called STEM Racing, marking a shift away from the traditional "F1 in Schools" name. The new name reflects the broader vision to expand the competition to a more diverse and inclusive audience.
A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors
Unity Racing would like to express heartfelt thanks to the sponsors who supported the team during their journey to the 2024 World Finals. Their invaluable contributions have been essential in making the team’s success possible. The team is hopeful to continue building these relationships and looks forward to collaborating with new sponsors.
Special thanks go to:
- Made In Yorkshire (Sam Sleigh)
- Blue Raptor Signs
- Castle Group (Simon Bull)
- Scarborough Business Ambassadors
- OOH Hula Hoop (Helen Baker)
For any businesses interested in sponsoring Unity Racing for the 2024/25 season, please reach out to the Sponsorship & Marketing Manager, Matiss Gribuska, at [email protected].
The road to the 2025 World Finals begins now. With renewed energy, a new look, and an expanded team, Unity Racing is determined to go further than ever before. Stay tuned for more updates as the team progresses toward the next stage of STEM Racing!