The Komatsu-Williams Engineering Academy has announced its cohort of 2025 students who will receive support and mentorship from the Williams F1 team and its partners.
The 2025 cohort comprises 10 students from six countries. They were selected from a pool of finalists in the STEM Global Racing competition, previously known as F1 in Schools.
STEM Global Racing challenges stidents between ages nine to 19 to design, manufacture and race a miniature-scale Formula 1 car. More than 1.8 million students take part each year.
Williams supports the project by inducting members into its ‘Early Careers’ programme which includes roles such as apprenticeships, industrial placements and graduate schemes.
About 12 per cent of Williams Racing staff are currently in Early Careers positions.
According to Williams, the 2025 intake will have access to ‘exclusive trackside and factory experiences, plus engineering and STEM modules via an online learning platform.’
The support will be offered throughout the students’ academic careers, up to and including degree level.
Williams Racing team principal James Vowles is to welcome the new intake at this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix.
The class of 2025 is:
– Arnav Shukla (UK) – Tori Voloci Racing
– Alexandros Pantazidis (Greece) – Orama Racing
– George Kyriazopoulos (Greece) – Velkoi Racing
– Joseph Moon (UK) – Vega Racing
– Jack Metcalfe (UK) – SBA Unity Racing
– Kornilia Vasiliou (Cyprus) – Atalanta Racing
– Liam Jones (Australia) – Lunar
– Maxwell Zylberman (Australia) – Lunar
– Sen de Montigny (Canada) – ASAP Racing
– Shreyansh Dora (Singapore) – MACH10
‘Opening pathways into engineering is at the heart of STEM Racing’s mission,’ commented STEM Racing founder and chairman, Andrew Denford.
‘From our World Finals in Singapore, we’re proud to provide the selection pool for the Komatsu–Williams Engineering Academy – turning potential into opportunity.
‘The Class of 2025 will gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and factory and trackside time.
‘STEM Racing opens the door; through the Academy, Williams and Komatsu take them further – equipping these young engineers with the skills, networks, and confidence to thrive – in motorsport and beyond.’
