Esteban Ocon, Alpine A523, Lance Stroll, Aston Martin AMR23, and Logan Sargeant, Williams FW45, practice their race start procedures at the end of FP2
In an exclusive sponsorship agreement, Qatar Airways has become the Official Airline of the Aramco F1 in Schools World Finals 2023, the global edition of Formula 1’s not-for-profit STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education competition.
Taking place September 10-13 in Singapore, a record-breaking number of participants are expected to attend the Aramco F1 in Schools World Finals, with over 450 students competing. Under the sponsorship agreement, all participants will be eligible for a substantial discount on Qatar Airways flights, as well as in-flight upgrades and excursions.
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As part of the partnership, Qatar Airways is also the sponsor of the Enterprise Portfolio award at the event. Dedicated to the marketing, finance, and sponsorship element of the competition, the recipient of the award will be determined by a panel of judges comprised of industry professionals and chaired by former Jordan and Jaguar F1 Technical Director Gary Anderson. The award will be presented by Mr Jared Lee, Vice President Sales of Qatar Airways South East Asia (SEA), Southwest Pacific & Indian Subcontinent (SWP & ISC), at the World Finals awards ceremony, to be held on September 13, at Resorts World Sentosa.
Andrew Denford, Founder and CEO of F1 in Schools, commented on the new sponsorship agreement: “We are delighted to welcome Qatar Airways as the Official Airline of our global event. In Singapore, we will see students from all corners of the world come together to experience an opportunity of a lifetime, and Qatar Airways has played an invaluable role in making it possible for many. To have the support of the World’s Best Airline is truly fantastic for F1 in Schools, and we look forward to continuing our journey together.”
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Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “Qatar Airways is immensely proud to be flying over 450 students and members of staff from institutions around the world, facilitating the world’s most exciting STEM challenge and bringing our partner Formula 1 to classrooms. Our dedication to sport, passion for Formula 1, and commitment to fostering innovation, go hand in hand with our belief in using education to nurture the world leaders of tomorrow. By engaging with talented students in this competition, we aim to ignite their passion for learning, fuel their creativity, and pave the way for a brighter future in the aviation and motorsport industries, and beyond.”
As the current Official Airline of Formula 1 and title partner for three Grand Prix, Qatar Airways has a close existing partnership with Formula 1 that has now extended to the sport’s educational arm.
