OUR TEAM
Comet Racing is a STEM racing team composed of young, ambitious, and innovative students at ESF Discovery College, a secondary school in Hong Kong. We come from a wide range of nationalities and backgrounds, but are brought together by our passion for racing and determination to excel in competitive settings. The current members of our team are Ian Ho (Team principal), Yuvan Sai Pasupathy (Design engineer), Benjamin Saavedra (Production engineer), Daniel Cheung (Design Specialist), Mahirr Uppal (Head of Finance), and Aryaman Kumar (Head of Communications).
The 2026 STEM racing season represents our team’s first entry into the exciting competition, with the hope of creating a competitive entry that can challenge the leaders of the pack. With our enthusiasm and competitive spirit driving us forward, we hope to produce a cutting-edge ambitious design, to cement ourselves as frontrunners as well as break the barriers of what is possible in the field of motorsport engineering.
STEM RACING
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STEM Racing (formerly F1 in Schools) is a prestigious and internationally-recognized STEM competition that has been endorsed by the FIA Formula One World Championship. Involving the design and development of a miniature F1 car model by a group of young engineers, STEM racing allows for young, ambitious students to unleash their creativity, and put their skills to the test in order to produce a race-winning prototype. Alongside design and creative thinking skills, participants also develop their marketing and teamwork skills, building up brand exposure and working around a tight schedule to ensure a team’s success.
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For Comet Racing, this competition marks a significant opportunity for us to show our passion and love for motorsport while producing a competitive and groundbreaking design that complements our hard work and innovation in the field. We strive to not only develop our own skills and knowledge, but to also work with like-minded competitors to foster a competitive, yet constructive learning environment and experience.
STUDENT ENDURANCE RACING CHAMPIONSHIP (SERC)
The Student Endurance Racing Championship (SERC) is a competitive motorsport programme where secondary school teams design, engineer, and race miniature RC cars entirely from scratch. Every aspect of the car, from aerodynamics and electronics to chassis construction, is the team's responsibility. Cars must be machine-manufactured, comply with a detailed technical rulebook covering dimensions, aerodynamic components, and minimum weight, and come in under a HKD 2,000 budget. Teams also submit technical drawings and CFD simulations before the event, which are reviewed by stewards as part of the overall judging.
The race weekend mirrors real motorsport closely. Day one covers Free Practice and a three-stage qualifying session (Q1, Q2, Q3) to set the grid, while day two is the main event: a six-hour endurance race where the winner is whoever completes the most laps. The championship standings combine race finishing position, scrutineering score, and a pre-season design report, meaning the fastest car doesn't automatically win. Special awards are also up for grabs, including the Adrian Newey Award for aerodynamic efficiency, the Colin Chapman Award for innovative design, and the Ross Brawn Award for clever use of the regulations.
COMPONENTS
Engineering
Our student engineering division has achieved key milestones in aerodynamics, designing advanced prototypes through simulations.
Design
Our design division produces high-quality liveries team uniforms that exceed expectations. We blend functionality style to ensure our team makes a lasting impression.
Enterprise
Our management division excels in social media and communication. We build strong collaborations to enhance our brand's presence.
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PARTNERS
Aston Martin Aramco Esports
Comet Racing is proud to be affiliated with Aston Martin Aramco Esports, the official esports division of the Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1 Team.
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This partnership reflects our shared belief that the future of motorsport is built at the intersection of technology, precision engineering, and the next generation of talent. From the simulator to the start line, both organisations are driven by the same philosophy: that excellence in racing begins with a commitment to craft, data, and relentless improvement.
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For Comet Racing, this relationship is more than a logo on a livery. It is a connection to one of the most iconic names in motorsport history — and a statement of intent about the level we hold ourselves to as a student engineering team.
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CONTACTS
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38 Siena Ave, Discovery Bay
Hong Kong
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