Twenty schools officially certified as part of Motorsport UK’s Race for Diversity programme
Motorsport UK’s Race for Diversity programme is pleased to announce that 20 schools are officially certified as part of the initiative, across four locations; London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester.
The programme aims to increase the participation and involvement of 14 to 24-year-olds from underrepresented ethnic groups and economically disadvantaged backgrounds through inspirational STEM interventions in motorsport.
Supported by Sir Lewis Hamilton’s Mission 44 charity, the programme aims to increase awareness of opportunities in motorsport and diversify paddocks across the UK.
The 20 schools will receive a website badge and a certificate to showcase their official Race for Diversity status and participation in the programme.
Race for Diversity has launched its own dedicated website, providing information and materials for schools interested in the programme alongside case studies and information on partnerships.
Click here to view the new website.
The website promotes the official Race for Diversity Discord channel that supports community members making connections in the industry and promoting new and exciting opportunities in motorsport.
Motorsport UK is committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity in motorsport and in January 2025, launched its Inclusion Hub, which brings together resources and complimentary organisations for 14-24-year-olds considering a career in the sport.
The Hub, created in collaboration with and commissioned by Mission 44, includes organisations such as Formula Student, Girls across the Grid, Greenpower, Racing Pride, the Student Motorsport Challenge and Motorsport UK’s Girls on Track UK and Race for Diversity initiatives.
Evelkah Powell, Race for Diversity Manager comments, “Race for Diversity seeks to engage and inspire talent at an early stage, working with students and teachers to start their motorsport career pathway from Year 9 onwards.
“It is thanks to these 20 schools, that have pledged to form a part of the programme, that we can work towards diversifying paddocks around the UK and continue to drive the legacy and impact of motorsport.”
For employers and the broader motorsport industry interested in becoming a Race for Diversity partner and offering opportunities—whether through site visits or engaging activities for young people—contact the team at: racefordiversity@motorsportuk.org.