Automobile Division
To enter and read all the driver requirements, please visit the IAM Roadsmart website by 2 July 2023!
IAM RoadSmart in collaboration with Formula Student is offering the opportunity for two UK finalists to showcase their driving skills and compete against talented teams from across Europe. As part of this year’s selection process, 12 semi-finalists will compete forthe 2 available UK finalist slots in a range of
physical driving challenges at Thruxton - the UK’s fastest circuit.
The two UK finalists will enjoy an
all-expenses-paid, unforgettable weekend at the FIA International Final in Austria
. Moreover, there awaits the chance to claim the ultimate top prize - an exclusive
FIA racing experience that money can't buy!
As part of this year’s application process, applicants are required to complete our FIA BYD 2023 quiz, from which the top scorers will be shortlisted to take part in the second round of selection – The Driving ‘CV’.
After reviewing applications, 12 finalists will be selected to take part in the UK final: a day of exciting physical driving challenges at Thruxton Circuit, to include exercises such as accurate manoeuvring, cornering control, skid control skills and off-road driving.
What is the FIA Best Young Driver Competition?
The FIA Best Young Driver (BYD) Event is an annual initiative to raise awareness of road safety among young drivers and put forward the message that young drivers can drive skilfully, responsibly, safely and in an environmentally conscious way.
Last year, IAM RoadSmart was nominated by FIA to select two finalists from amongst our young members to represent the UK. Our finalists battled it out in a close-fought competition held in Williams F1’s E-sports suite, with the two winners going on to compete in the international final at the Circuito Del Jarama near Madrid, Spain.
The 2023 UK final will involve a series of in-car skills competitions at Thruxton circuit, at which two finalists will be selected to represent the UK in an all-expenses-paid trip to the international final, taking place at a state-of-the-art vehicle testing facility in Austria.