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All-female finalists race to success in F1 in schools competition

Ballina’s Future Racing will be going head-to-head with competitors from over 40 other countries at the world finals, which are to be held in July

Leah Hannon, Emma Hughes, Julianne Stannett and Laura Calleary of Future Racing

Ireland's first all-female finalists for the Stem-focused F1 in Schools competition are busy prepping for the world finals, which will be held at Silverstone circuit in England in July.

Future Racing from Co Mayo will be going head-to-head with competitors from over 40 countries at the finals. The team is comprised of Leah Hannon, Emma Hughes, Julianne Stannett and Laura Calleary, all students in fifth year, who are representing St Mary’s Secondary School in Ballina.