Automotive Society: President

I'm standing for president of the Automotive Society to elevate the F1 experience for all UCL students. After attempting to form a dedicated Formula 1 Society, I recognized we could accomplish more by enhancing the existing automotive group.

As a devoted F1 fan, I watch every race via livestream rather than settling for highlight clips. My passion has taken me to the F1 Exhibition at ExCel last October, the F1 75 celebration at O2 last month, and I'll be attending the British Grand Prix at Silverstone this summer.

Having attended our weekly F1 viewing sessions regularly, I've noticed our current location is too far from UCL's main campus. My first priority will be relocating to a more accessible venue to encourage broader participation.

While factory tours and F1 Arcade visits are entertaining, they don't capitalize on what makes our society special. My vision extends beyond watching races together:

1. I already have established connections with F1 staff and engineers, which I'll leverage to bring exclusive insights into car design and engineering from teams like McLaren, Mercedes, and Red Bull.
2. I'll bring in media professionals who specialize in F1 coverage to share their unique perspectives and experiences.

By voting for me, you're embracing a vision that transforms our society into a hub for meaningful F1 engagement, technical knowledge, and industry connections that will enrich your university experience and potentially open doors for your future.

Papaya is the BEST & Forza Ferrari

Hi, my name is Krist. I’m a mechanical engineering student and a current automotive society member. Seeing Jenson Button becoming  world champion when I was a kid lit my interest in cars. This growth of interest has motivated me to seek opportunities in car industry. I did multiple car-related projects during high school, including building an RC Truggy by myself. I also worked as an intern for Porsche in 2024. I am part of Donut from 2020 to now, as their Chinese social media manager. Through that I gained networking experience such as reaching out to personalities in the industry, including James Pumphrey and Nolan Sykes. I also helped organize a few online fan events with them. I was glad to help with the production of a couple of videos, including the Up to Speed episode for Geely. I love networking and gaining new experience, and I am passionate about the things & people I love. I’m standing for president because I care about my society and I wanna take it to new heights. Having been actively involved in those past experiences, I understand what works and what can be improved. 

This society has given me so much this year: opportunities, friendships, and beautiful memories, and I want to give back, to create an inclusive and engaging community where everyone feels happy just talking about cars. With my commitment, our reach will be wider and our members will get the best experience.

With your support, we can make this the best year yet!