A bit disappointing that the article didn't mention that the record broken was previously held by the amateur team of Luke Bell and his father, from Cape Town.[0]

That amateurs are still competitive with corporations all the way past the 650 km/h barrier is notable on several levels, not least in that it means that designs like these will likely proliferate quickly across the world.

[0] https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/464800-fa...