DRIVEN
BY
STEM
Unlocking opportunities for every student through motorsports
Step into the world of racing and see how STEM drives the action behind every Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team decision. Discover how science, technology, engineering, and math come to life on the track, in the factory, and beyond.
Mission Statement
Driven by STEM helps students explore how STEM shapes the world of motorsport and where it can take them. Through hands-on learning, role models, and real-world connections, the program is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and open new possibilities.
Principles
STEM Discovery
Whether students are new to racing or already curious about STEM, the program makes new ideas, skills, and opportunities more accessible.
Career Exploration
Students explore how professionals across engineering, data, design, and more use STEM to solve problems and improve performance.
Continuous Engagement
Extend the experience beyond the event with digital resources built to give students more ways to keep discovering future pathways in STEM.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
From Inspiration to Action
Driven by STEM is designed to help more students see themselves in STEM and explore the many roles that shape the world of motorsport.
Created by Microsoft and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, the program connects students to real STEM concepts through hands-on learning and career exploration.
STEM Curriculum
The curriculum introduces students to topics like aerodynamics, composites, inspection, and finance through activities inspired by Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team.
Career Spotlights
Learn from professionals at Microsoft and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team about the careers, skills, and pathways that power their jobs.
MEET THE TEAM
Real voices from inside the paddock
Real engineers. Real careers. Real inspiration. These women are part of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team — and they're here to show you what's possible.
“I remember sitting down with my dad and watching races, and it was sort of at that moment where I was like, hang on, I can be a part of this world.”
Imogen Tait, Communications Manager, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team.
“What surprised me was how much goes into making the Formula 1 car and how many people are involved to make the two cars that everyone sees on track…”
Dominika Cebala, Materials Team Lead, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team.
"I am proud to show that no matter the gender and no matter where you come from, you can drive a Formula One car."
Doriane Pin, The first woman to drive a Mercedes AMG PETRONAS F1 car.
ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP
Learn more about the engine behind the program
Driven by STEM is made possible through the partnership between Microsoft and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team.
Through this new collaboration, the companies aim to accelerate productivity from factory floor to trackside, all while amplifying the excitement for more than 800 million fans worldwide.
Together, Microsoft and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team are helping students discover new ways to learn, build skills, and imagine future careers in STEM.
