Faith and Furious back on track to represent CQ on global stage

12 May 2025
Hydrogen Grand Prix first-place winners stand with their medals and trophies with a stakeholder/sponsor from Stanwell
The team from Faith Baptist Christian School secured a first-place win at the H2GP Finals in Gladstone

By Isis Symes

After a gruelling four hours of endurance, Faith Baptist Christian School crossed the line in first position at Gladstone’s third annual H2GP race, claiming another back-to-back win and securing themselves a place at the World Finals in Germany in August.

Twenty-one school teams from across Central Queensland travelled to Gladstone to take part in the race on Friday but it was Faith & Furious who stood the test of time.

The event, sponsored by CQUniversity along with industry, state and local government and community organisation partners, aims to provide participants with skills, youth engagement and future career pathways in STEM.

"The program empowers secondary students to hone their STEM skills through collaboration with industry mentors to solve real-world challenges," CQU Project Manager Dr Cal Devney said.

"CQUniversity is proud to nurture young talent and bridge the gap between education and our future skilled workforce."

Two high school students and Hydrogen Grand Prix competitors work on a stripped-back vehicle for maintenance
Competitors race to complete the finishing touches on their hydrogen-powered vehicle before the endurance race.

Director of APAC at Horizon Educational Ales Rakovsky said: “We’re thrilled to be here for a celebration of hydrogen, young people, and innovation. This program is developing Australia’s much needed next generation skills right before our eyes, while securing social acceptance of H2 in our communities. It’s been inspiring seeing what incredible innovations the high schoolers come up with.”

In addition to the winning team that crossed the line in first position, awards were also handed out for the best car design, the team that optimised hydrogen usage and the team that implemented the most modifications or innovative features.

There was also an award for ‘Pit Stop’, the team with the best time and collaboration during a fuel change, and the team that delivered the most compelling presentation to an expert jury.

A CQU-sponsored Hydrogen Grand Prix competitor stands onstage in the drivers' pit, overlooking the race track as cars zoom by and teammates look on in the background
Drivers had to be focused to control their vehicles with precision around the track.

Last week’s award winners were:

  • Innovation – Hail Hydro, Trinity College
  • Promo (Best Presentation) – HC Revheads, Heights College
  • Energy (Least Energy use) – Faith & Furious, Faith Baptist Christian School
  • Team Spirit – Toolooa Team, Toolooa State High School
  • Pit Stop (most efficient pit stop) – HC Revheads, Heights College
  • Design (best car design) – Faith & Furious, Faith Baptist Christian School
  • Endurance (most laps) – 3rd place – HC Revheads, 2nd place – Kingsley Kachow, 1st place – Faith & Furious.
The 2025 Horizon Hydrogen Grand Prix Finals