Young Constructors Program FAQs
Teams are made up of four people as per the general
- Students or apprentices currently enrolled in full time higher education (ie. college, university) or an apprenticeship in Ireland.
- All team members must be aged between 18-24 years old at the time of application.
- All team members must possess a valid passport (eligible to travel to the UK).
- All team members must be available on 29th – 30th March 2026 to travel to UK (winning team only).
- Applicants may register from 28th January. Applications close on 11th March 2026 at 11am.
- Successful applicants will be contacted on 20th March 2026 via email.
- Complete the participant application as normal at www.redbull.com/soapboxbelfast
- Check the box “Young Constructors Program” before final submission.
- All 4 team members will be asked to supply proof of third level education or apprenticeship and age following application – you will be contacted via the email you supply upon application.
- Yes. All applicants must have a team of 4 and must all be eligible to take part in the YCP (see “Who can apply?” above).
- Three teams will be selected; first place, second place and third place.
- Applications will be judged on ingenuity, creativity and technical feasibility.
- For more information on design submission, please see the
- You will be informed if you have been selected for the YCP no later than 20th March 2026 and this will be communicated to you by email.
- Yes. there is no fee to apply for Red Bull Soapbox Race.
- The three YCP winners will receive a £1,000/€1,000 hardware store voucher which should contribute towards your Soapbox build. Outside of this voucher, any additional building and design costs, and any travel, accommodation and other ancillary costs must be covered by you.
1st Place Prize: The Full Throttle Experience
- A once-in-a-lifetime trip to Red Bull Racing Headquarters in Milton Keynes, UK*
- Red Bull Racing Factory Tour on 29th – 30th March 2026
- 1-1 session with Chief Mechanic and Electronical Coordinator.
- Flights, meals and accommodation will be covered.
- Check-in call with Chief Mechanic and Electronical Coordinator two weeks prior to the event.
- £1,000/€1,000 hardware store voucher; To take part in a thrilling “supermarket sweep” challenge using your voucher
2nd and 3rd Place Prize: The Fast Track Fund
- £1,000/€1,000 hardware store voucher; To take part in a thrilling “supermarket sweep” challenge using your voucher
- Yes. You can submit multiple designs.
- You must submit a new application each time and check the “Young Constructors Program” box on each application form.
- Yes. It is the responsibility of the participant to arrange transport to the event, further details on arrival times will follow.
- You will be required to read and agree to the terms of participation upon registering for Red Bull Soapbox Race.
- The terms of participation are available upon application.