Komatsu-Williams Engineering Academy announces Class of 2025

October 1, 2025 -- Komatsu-Williams Engineering Academy – the global initiative designed to discover and develop the next generation of engineering talent – has announced its Class of 2025 at the STEM Racing Global Final in Singapore.

The 10-strong cohort will receive access to exceptional early careers opportunities, mentorship from Atlassian Williams Racing and Komatsu team members, exclusive trackside and factory experiences, plus engineering and STEM modules via an online learning platform. This support will be offered over the duration of their academic career, from school studies to degree level.

This year’s class:

• Arnav Shukla (UK) – Tori Voloci Racing
• Alexandros Pantazidis (Greece) – Orama Racing
• George Kyriazopoulos (Greece) – Velkoi Racing
• Joseph Moon (UK) – Vega Racing
• Jack Metcalfe (UK) – SBA Unity Racing
• Kornilia Vasiliou (Cyprus) – Atalanta Racing
• Liam Jones (Australia) – Lunar
• Maxwell Zylberman (Australia) – Lunar
• Sen de Montigny (Canada) – ASAP Racing
• Shreyansh Dora (Singapore) – MACH10

They will mark the start of their journey in the Academy with a visit to the Singapore Grand Prix paddock this weekend. The Class of 2024, which was selected in November last year, welcomed 10 students from nine different countries. The students have already completed the first modules of their online engineering programs, built relationships with their mentors, and visited the Williams factory, as part of their first year in the Academy.

The 10 scholars were selected from the pool of STEM Racing Global finalists. Previously known as F1 in Schools, STEM Racing is a prestigious global competition which challenges 9- to 19-year-olds to design, manufacture and race a miniature F1 car. The competition attracts more than 1.8 million participants from over 60 countries every year.

The Komatsu-Williams Engineering Academy is part of both organizations’ commitment to supporting early careers and helping exceptional talent to grow and thrive in motorsport roles.

Today, 12 percent of the Atlassian Williams Racing team are in Early Careers programs, like apprenticeships, industrial placements, or graduate schemes, as the team invests in talent as part of its plan to return to the front of the grid.

Likewise, since coming on board as a Principal Partner at the start of the 2024 season, Komatsu’s unwavering dedication to nurturing future engineering talent made them the perfect partner for this program. With apprenticeship opportunities offered at Komatsu subsidiaries around the world, the Komatsu-Williams Engineering Academy bolsters the global manufacturer’s commitment to its young workforce.

James Vowles, Team Principal, Atlassian Williams Racing: “Here at Atlassian Williams Racing, we are committed to finding and supporting the talent of tomorrow – wherever they come from and whatever stage they are in their academic career. The Komatsu-Williams Engineering Academy is an integral part of this project, and I look forward to welcoming our new cohort at the paddock in Singapore.”

Takuya Imayoshi, President and CEO, Komatsu Ltd.: “As we continue our partnership with Atlassian Williams Racing, we are delighted to support the next generation of talent and our second cohort of the Komatsu-Williams Engineering Academy. It’s an honour to be able to welcome the 10 new members into a truly global programme. The competition was fierce and those selected demonstrated exceptional potential. We are proud of this shared initiative, collaboratively guiding young people on their career journeys into engineering and STEM.”

Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, STEM Racing: “Opening pathways into engineering is at the heart of STEM Racing’s mission. From our World Finals in Singapore, we’re proud to provide the selection pool for the Komatsu–Williams Engineering Academy - turning potential into opportunity. The Class of 2025 will gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and factory and trackside time. STEM Racing opens the door; through the Academy, Williams and Komatsu take them further - equipping these young engineers with the skills, networks, and confidence to thrive - in motorsport and beyond.”

About Atlassian Williams Racing

For almost 50 years, Atlassian Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name. Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.

About Komatsu

Komatsu is an industry-leading manufacturer and supplier of equipment, technologies and services for the construction, forklift, mining, industrial and forestry markets. For over a century, Komatsu equipment and services have been used by companies worldwide to develop modern infrastructure, extract fundamental minerals, maintain forests, and create technology and consumer products. The company’s global service and distributor networks support customer operations, tapping into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. To learn more, visit www.komatsu.com and www.careers.williamsf1.com/the-komatsu-williams-engineering-academy.

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