It is always something to be congratulated when you see an OH that has set a new national record! We had the privilege of catching up with Arthur, after he and his team competed in the annual Shell Eco-marathon.

‘After leaving Haileybury, I returned to France to complete my high school studies at Ecole Jeannine Manuel, where I specialised in science through a French Baccalauréat with international options, combining advanced mathematics and physics with aspects of the IB. Over those years, my curiosity about space deepened, and I became increasingly motivated to contribute to the innovation of spacecraft that help us better understand the universe. This passion led me to pursue a combined Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath, specialising in aerospace. Driven by my interest in sustainability, I joined Green Bath Racing, a student team competing in the Shell Eco-Marathon across Europe and Africa, designing and building energy-efficient vehicles. I am currently interning at Space Cargo Unlimited, a company that pioneers microgravity research by sending products into orbit to study how they evolve in zero-gravity environments. This mission perfectly aligns with my desire to shape the future of space exploration and innovation.’

Shell Eco-marathon Europe and Africa 2025 – Silesia Ring, Kamie? ?l?ski, Poland

2025 saw the 40th year of bringing students like Arthur together to push the boundaries of energy efficiency. Shell Eco-marathon aims to empower the next generation of energy leaders. The competition embodies the spirit of these Changemakers – their perseverance, collaboration, and innovation – and ties it to Shell’s purpose of helping achieve a cleaner energy future for all. These larger competitions invite between 80 and 150 teams to each competition, after securing their place through a strict selection process that receives the best teams from across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, Europe and Africa, and Americas.

Competing against teams from across Europe and Africa, their ultra-efficient electric prototype achieved 828 km/kWh, securing 4th place overall and 1st in the UK, setting a new national record.

‘‘It was a valuable experience that strengthened my technical skills and highlighted how collaboration and data-driven decisions can drive sustainable performance’’ says Arthur.

‘’We’re already looking forward to next year with new ideas and one goal in mind: the podium.’’