
Saudi PIF, Formula E Announce Driving Force Global Partnership Providing STEM Education
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Formula E have announced their Driving Force partnership, 'Driving Force Presented by PIF,' a groundbreaking educational program focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning and sustainability.
Driving Force Presented by PIF is a multi-dimensional learning program designed to engage and inspire students aged 8 to 18 to shape the future of mobility through interactive workshops, hands-on learning experiences, and digital resources. With in-person workshops taking place across the United States, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom and a comprehensive online learning program, the program will impact more than 50,000 students worldwide, marking its largest expansion since its launch in June last year.
Debuting in south Florida ahead of the April 12th Miami E-Prix, the program demonstrates PIF's commitment to advancing sustainable mobility, made possible through E360, its first-of-its-kind partnership uniting Formula E, Extreme H, and E1 electric powerboat racing. By inspiring the next generation of engineers, innovators and sustainability leaders, PIF is shaping the future of electric motorsport and sustainable technology.
'Since introducing the PIF E360 partnership last year, Formula E and PIF continue to look for opportunities to make a positive, real-world impact,' said Formula E, Extreme H, and E1 founder and chairman Alejandro Agag. 'Driving Force Presented by PIF is an example of how PIF is not only elevating motorsports but also inspiring the next generation of talent through STEM education which plays a crucial role in inspiring future motorsport talent in sustainable mobility and green technology.'
PIF Head of Corporate Brand Mohammed AlSayyad said: "PIF is committed to supercharging the growth and transformation of electric motorsport, and through our partnership with E360, we are collaborating with our partners to accelerate progress, maximize impact, and deliver powerful unified programs. For the first time, we are bringing together Formula E, Extreme H and E1 to expand the Driving Force program and drive transformative impact by empowering youth who are the innovators of tomorrow.'
Driving Force Presented by PIF started at Keys Gate Charter School in Miami and included a hands-on workshop packed with active learning for up to 90 students. The aim of the program is to provide access and opportunity for young people to explore a STEM career in motorsport and sustainability.
Supercharging Future Mobility Driving Force Presented by PIF also marks the start of 'Supercharged,' PIF's transformative campaign focused on driving innovation and global progress through E360, which aims to redefine the future of electric racing and drive technological innovation while leading the way in green technological innovation that will be the cornerstone of future electric mobility.
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