This week, Formula 1, in partnership with the British Council, launched ‘The Learning Sector’, a new education program to inspire young people around the world to engage with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects.
With the launch of this program, local students, teachers and government officials will have a special behind-the-scenes experience at Interlagos during the Sao Paulo Grand Prix weekend, visiting the circuit, meeting drivers and experts from across the sport, and visiting the paddock and pit lane.
Read more: F1 launches global education program ‘Learning Sectors’ with British Council
So how does this program work, and why is it so important now? F1.com spoke to Pilar Harris, Formula 1’s Head of Social Impact, to find out the answers to these questions.
What is the Learning Sector Program and where does it run?
“For the first time, F1 is partnering with the British Council, an organization that delivers training programs around the world,” explains Harris.
“Our partnership will enable us to reach students in the four key regions we have identified as important: the UK, India, South Africa and Brazil. It’s something teachers can use in their classrooms to teach STEM subjects to their students. This is an F1-themed learning experience that we are creating together with the British Council.”
