A modern Formula 1 car has almost as much in common with a jet fighter as it does with an ordinary car — and yours is not that dissimilar! Aerodynamics, traction control, suspension and other key areas can all be accounted for during the construction of your car. However, in the actual Grand Prix, factors such as race strategy, pit stop tactics and even driver fitness play a vital role.

Flat Out — Formula 1 tests the communication skills, collaboration and resourcefulness of your team whilst constructing the ultimate model kit — an almost full scale Formula 1 racing car! Using your time effectively is paramount for you and all the other equally determined teams. Working from detailed construction plans, each Formula 1 team has to rally their collective skills to turn a ‘flat-pack’ kit of materials into the ultimate cardboard driving machine and at the same time, create human-horsepower aiming for perfect synchronisation. As in reality, much can go wrong, so testing and modification are a continuous process, as is practicing pit stop changes and grid starts. Once construction is complete the Formula 1 teams embellish their cars with brand advertising, corporate messages and company values.

The event concludes with race qualification to determine grid positions. Finally, the Grand Prix moment has arrived. All team endeavours will be over in a flicker as the lights flash and all teams compete for the chequered flag!

Flat Out — Formula 1 is an exciting experience bringing out the best in your teams, encouraging planning, co-operation and good-natured competitiveness.