F24 Greenpower success at Lotus Hethel

14 May 2026

On Sunday 10th May, Gresham’s sent two teams to take part in the prestigious F24 Greenpower race at the iconic Lotus circuit in Hethel in a fantastic day of engineering, teamwork and endurance racing.

The Greenpower F24 challenge brings together schools from across the country to design, build and race electric cars, promoting STEAM skills, sustainability and innovation. Competing at such a renowned motorsport venue provided an inspiring backdrop for our pupils as they put their months of hard work into action.

Both teams demonstrated excellent commitment, resilience and collaboration throughout the day. From pre-race preparations and scrutineering to managing race strategy and driver changes, pupils took full ownership of their performance on track. The race itself tested not only speed, but also efficiency and reliability, requiring careful energy management over the duration of the event.

It was a hugely valuable experience for everyone involved, helping pupils to develop practical engineering knowledge, problem-solving skills and confidence in a real-world setting. Just as importantly, it fostered teamwork, communication and determination under pressure.

We are incredibly proud of both teams for representing the school with enthusiasm and professionalism. Congratulations and well done to Grace C, Stanley W, Angus B, Julius R, Charles B, Henry T, Rene F, Lloyd G, Ben M and Otto R, all of whom are in Years 9 and 10. They all learnt a lot from the experience and we look forward to building on this success in future races.