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Ah, the F1 in Schools car—essentially the Formula 1 of the classroom, where pint-sized engineers dream of carbon fibre glory. These miniature racers are typically made from balsa wood or similar lightweight materials and propelled by CO₂ cartridges, reaching speeds that can embarrass some actual road cars (well, on a tiny track, anyway).

Key specs: Length around 20 cm, weight under 50 grams, with aerodynamic designs optimised for drag reduction and speed. The cars are designed by students using CAD software and machined with CNC routers, blending engineering and competition.

They’re not for sale commercially like your average toy car, but you might find some builds or kits on niche educational sites or trading forums. Check out Tradingpost or CarShowroom if you fancy spotting a custom job or second-hand kit.