STUDENTS at Denbigh High School have won both sections of the F1 in Schools North Wales regional final to progress to the national finals in Rotherham in March. 

This is hot on the heels of Denbigh High’s Team Epoch who became F1 in Schools Welsh Champions last year and who will compete in the World Championships later this year.

More than 30 teams competed in the secondary schools North Wales regional final on February 1. 

Denbighshire Free Press: Team Epoch winning at National Finals to become Welsh Champions, pictured with co-host Amy Martin, previous DHS student and F1 in Schools Welsh Champion (L-R: Amy Marin, Jess Frith, Jasmin Jones, Elin Wisby)Team Epoch winning at National Finals to become Welsh Champions, pictured with co-host Amy Martin, previous DHS student and F1 in Schools Welsh Champion (L-R: Amy Marin, Jess Frith, Jasmin Jones, Elin Wisby) (Image: Denbigh High School)

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Denbigh High School were also the hosts of the event, organised by EESW Stem Cymru on behalf of F1 in Schools UK, which saw about 30 primary school teams compete the previous day.

Denbighshire Free Press: Team Viperia (L-R front: Jack Lloyd, George Bowcott, Jac Moore L-R back: Lewis Ashcroft, Jac Salisbury, Iwan Ashcroft)Team Viperia (L-R front: Jack Lloyd, George Bowcott, Jac Moore L-R back: Lewis Ashcroft, Jac Salisbury, Iwan Ashcroft) (Image: Denbigh High School)

On the day, learners in the four Denbigh High teams presented their pit displays, gave verbal presentations, had their F1 cars scrutineered and then raced their cars to see which was fastest. 

Gareth Jones, head of design and technology at the school, said: “The standard from all the schools this year was incredibly high. 

Denbighshire Free Press: Team Synthesis (L-R: Sam Garvey, Riley Holmes, Cai Jones, Abdullah Lotfy)Team Synthesis (L-R: Sam Garvey, Riley Holmes, Cai Jones, Abdullah Lotfy) (Image: Denbigh High School)

“We are so proud of the hard work, time and focus that all the teams put into the competition and their efforts really paid off.”

Team Elan has become North Wales regional champions, professional class, and also won the prize for best engineered car.

Team Viperia are North Wales regional champions, development class, and they also won the prize for best engineered car.

Denbighshire Free Press: Gareth Jones judging a pit display at October’s F1 in Schools World Final in Singapore.Gareth Jones judging a pit display at October’s F1 in Schools World Final in Singapore. (Image: Denbigh High School)

Both of these teams will compete again in the national championships in March, with Team Elan having the chance to make the prestigious world finals.

Team Synthesis were also successful on the day, winning the prizes for best team identity and fastest reaction time.

Denbighshire Free Press: Team Elan (L-R: Tom Davies, Alexander Meacock, Lilyana Webster, Jay Perks, Tomos Doran, Cian Jones)Team Elan (L-R: Tom Davies, Alexander Meacock, Lilyana Webster, Jay Perks, Tomos Doran, Cian Jones) (Image: Denbigh High School)

Glen Williams, head of Denbigh High School, added: “The incredible success we have had over the last 10 years of competing is testament to the high standards and commitment we uphold in the school, not least in the design and technology department. 

“I would like to thank all teachers and parents who have supported the students in their preparations and wish Team Elan, Team Viperia and Team Epoch the best of luck in their upcoming competitions.”